PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davey Newsome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth comes into the arena with Extreme Ways - Moby blaring out of the sound system. Newsome comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hurt kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Davey Newsome is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Wentworth
vs
Newsome

185 cm
22
250 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

200 cm
26
270 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davey Newsome!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davey Newsome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newsome keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Newsome moves out of range as Wentworth throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Newsome.
Wentworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Newsome sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Newsome.
Newsome misses with a wild body shot.
Wentworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wentworth fails with the takedown.
Wentworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newsome avoids it really well and circles away.
Newsome scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wentworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wentworth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Newsome missing with a left hand there. Wentworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newsome scores with a jab to the body.
Newsome scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Newsome misses with a wild body shot.
Newsome keeps the fight on the outside.
Wentworth slips a jab from Newsome.
Newsome keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Newsome connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wentworth is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Newsome as he jumps to the side.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown but Newsome shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Newsome cracks Wentworth with a good jab.
Newsome lands a lovely overhand right.
Newsome throws an overhand right that lands on Wentworth's shoulder, as Wentworth tries to avoid the shot.
Newsome misses with a hook.
Wentworth avoids a punch combination nicely.

Newsome shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Newsome makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Newsome not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
I looks like Newsome might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Newsome landing with the ground and pound.

Wentworth has his foot on Newsome's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newsome works his way back into a safe position though.
Newsome content to stall in guard here.
Newsome's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wentworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newsome controlling from the top position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Davey Newsome just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newsome slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Newsome shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wentworth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newsome is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wentworth keeping moving, preventing Newsome from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsome's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wentworth throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Newsome controls from within his opponent's guard.
Newsome trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wentworth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Wentworth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newsome is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Wentworth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newsome defends well.
Newsome stands up over Wentworth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Newsome's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Wentworth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newsome controls from within his opponent's guard.

Despite being in the dominant position, Davey Newsome just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newsome clobbers Wentworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Newsome works Wentworth's body with a nice hook.
Wentworth takes one on the button.
Newsome throws a lazy right hand but Wentworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Newsome as he jumps to the side.
Newsome connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wentworth momentarily.
Wentworth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wentworth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Newsome fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wentworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut there from Newsome.

Newsome closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Newsome content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davey Newsome dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice uppercut there from Newsome.
Wentworth ducks under a wild hook from Newsome.
Newsome swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wentworth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newsome's hands.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newsome but Newsome pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wentworth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Newsome is fending him off so far but Wentworth persists. Nope, Newsome circles away and we're back to standing.
Newsome jabs Wentworth right on the nose. Wentworth blinks but takes it well.
Wentworth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newsome defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newsome swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wentworth.
Wentworth drops his hands momentarily and Newsome takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab from Newsome.
Newsome is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wentworth.
Wentworth takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Newsome throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newsome has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wentworth staying out of range there.
Newsome lands a nice shot that snaps Wentworth's head back.
Newsome is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wentworth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newsome's waist but Newsome gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wentworth off to one side.
The crowd cheers as Newsome lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wentworth doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsome lands with an overhand left.
Newsome lands a lovely overhand right.
Davey Newsome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newsome works the jab nicely.
Wentworth slips a jab from Newsome.
Benjamin Wentworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wentworth tries to clinch but Newsome moves out of range.
Newsome scores with a body shot.
Wentworth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Newsome loads up on a big right hand but Wentworth slips the punch.
Newsome changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newsome cracks Wentworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Newsome darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wentworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newsome scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Newsome connects with a right hand. Wentworth shakes it off.
Newsome throws a big shot that misses.
Newsome throws a hook to the side of Wentworth's head but Wentworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Newsome coming out on top.
Newsome misses with a looping right.
Newsome misses with a straight left.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Wentworth. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Newsome swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wentworth.
Newsome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wentworth needs to keep his hands up - Newsome had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Newsome misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Newsome scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Newsome looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wentworth tries to get to full guard but Newsome has control of the leg.
Newsome trying to control the pace.
Newsome prevents Wentworth from standing back up.
Newsome looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Wentworth manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wentworth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wentworth avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newsome scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Newsome might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wentworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newsome avoids it really well and circles away.
Newsome cracks Wentworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Newsome bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wentworth's head backwards.
Newsome scores with a punch to the head.
Newsome throws an overhand right that lands on Wentworth's shoulder, as Wentworth tries to avoid the shot.
Newsome throws a hook but Wentworth avoids it easily.
Newsome throws a jab but it's blocked by Wentworth.
Newsome thows a body shot but no joy.
Wentworth walks into a jab.

Newsome shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wentworth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wentworth struggling a bit here.
Newsome controls the position from side control.
Newsome looks up at the clock and then as Wentworth takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Newsome smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Newsome happy to just control the position for now.
Newsome working the head with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Newsome tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Newsome is looking to take a break and control but Wentworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newsome is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wentworth is looking to reverse the position.
Davey Newsome has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wentworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Newsome trying to control the action but Wentworth is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davey Newsome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Horrible takedown by Wentworth or perhaps it was just good defense by Newsome which made him look bad.
Newsome scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wentworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Newsome sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wentworth staying out of range there.

Wentworth gets caught flat footed, as Newsome shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Wentworth looking for a guillotine here but Newsome defends easily.
Newsome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newsome sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsome trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newsome looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Despite being in the dominant position, Davey Newsome just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newsome is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wentworth.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wentworth tries to stall but Newsome uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wentworth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Newsome breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wentworth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newsome parries the strikes from Wentworth easily there. Wentworth is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Newsome to escape.
Newsome is trying to buck Wentworth off.

Wentworth is trying to get an arm triangle but Newsome is defending well.
Newsome struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wentworth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Newsome knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Newsome wants to control but Wentworth postures up.

Wentworth tries for a kimura but Newsome is defending well.
Newsome manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Newsome is pressing down on Wentworth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Newsome manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wentworth manages to get himself to full guard.
Newsome is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wentworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsome sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Newsome has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Newsome must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Newsome won't allow Wentworth to sweep him here.

Wentworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newsome slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Newsome trying to control but Wentworth is working from the bottom.

Wentworth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newsome defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Newsome's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Benjamin Wentworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Despite being in the dominant position, Davey Newsome just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newsome clobbers Wentworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Newsome scores with a decent looking hook.
Newsome fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Newsome throws an overhand right that lands on Wentworth's shoulder, as Wentworth tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Newsome as Wentworth shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newsome throws a hook to the side of Wentworth's head but Wentworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wentworth takes one to the side of the head.
Newsome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wentworth manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Wentworth or perhaps it was just good defense by Newsome which made him look bad.
Wentworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wentworth slips a jab from Newsome.

Wentworth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Newsome working some strikes from top position.
Davey Newsome is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Wentworth working for a triangle but Newsome defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davey Newsome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Newsome winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davey Newsome!