PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilfredo Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Gotch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Newman
vs
Gotch

185 cm
22
210 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

180 cm
27
210 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilfredo Newman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman checks a low kick from Gotch.
Gotch swings for the body but Newman moves out of range.
Newman's corner calls for a 1-2. Newman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Newman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gotch.

Gotch gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Gotch's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gotch looks up at the clock and then as Newman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gotch smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newman defending against the ground and pound.
Gotch throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gotch throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Gotch crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch cracks Newman with a big right hand but Newman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gotch is trying to ground and pound but Newman uses the momentary lack of control by Gotch to regain half guard.
Gotch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Newman tries to get out of the position.
Gotch wants to take a breather but Newman is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gotch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Newman trying to hold on to Gotch's head to control him but Gotch postures up.
Newman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gotch.
Gotch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gotch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gotch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gotch is looking to advance position but Newman won't allow it.
Gotch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gotch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gotch is trying to control the action in half guard but Newman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Newman regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gotch throwing strikes but missing.
Newman working a defensive guard here.
Newman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gotch.
Newman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gotch stopping the sweep attempt from Newman.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gotch postures up in Newman's guard and throws a big left but Newman blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gotch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gotch working the ground and pound but Newman is defending the strikes.
Newman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gotch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Newman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gotch grinds an elbow into Newman's temple.
Gotch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gotch working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Newman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gotch wants to control for a moment but Newman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Newman is looking for a sweep. Gotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Newman's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gotch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gotch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gotch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gotch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gotch thows a huge punch but Newman dodges it nicely.
Gotch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newman is breathing heavily.
Gotch is looking to take a break and control but Newman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gotch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gotch is looking to take a break and control but Newman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Gotch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gotch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotch tried to score with a low kick but Newman checks it.
An inside leg kick from Gotch misses.
Newman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotch is just out of range.

Gotch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Newman's guard.
Newman trying to keep a closed guard but Gotch is proving a slippery customer.
Frank Gotch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gotch won't allow Newman to sweep him here.
Gotch throws an elbow that misses. Newman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gotch's guard. Nice move by Newman!
Newman stops Gotch from standing up.
Newman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newman preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch trying to keep a closed guard but Newman is proving a slippery customer.
Gotch looking for a sweep. Not yet Gotch, not yet.
Newman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wilfredo Newman.
Newman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotch is just out of range.
Gotch drops his hands momentarily and Newman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Newman scores with a hook to the body. Gotch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gotch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newman throws a body punch but Gotch moves out of range.
Gotch throws a hook but Newman avoids it easily.
Newman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotch is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Newman blocks the low kick.
Newman ducks under a wild hook from Gotch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gotch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Newman is trying to defend but Gotch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Newman is trying to maintain the position but Gotch is very close to passing his half guard.
Newman has hold of Gotch's hands but Gotch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Gotch there.
Gotch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gotch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gotch works his way into full mount!
Gotch dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch with shots to the head and body - Newman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gotch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Newman is rocked!
Gotch working Newman over with strikes here.
Oh Newman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gotch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gotch cracks Newman with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Gotch!
Frank Gotch is the new light heavyweight champion!
Frank Gotch took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! for their support in the buildup to the fight.