PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Scheihing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gotti
vs
Scheihing

189 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Gotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Scheihing!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gotti gets a clinch.

Gotti breaks from the clinch.

Gotti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Scheihing 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.
Scheihing trying to remain calm as Gotti controls from the top position.
Scheihing manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Scheihing is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gotti is just riding it out for now. Scheihing eventually gives up the hold.
Scheihing wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scheihing looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scheihing is working away from the top position though.
Scheihing prevents Gotti from improving his position.
Gotti is trying to control but can't.
Gotti wants to improve his position but Scheihing is controlling well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Scheihing tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Gotti.
Gotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Scheihing defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gotti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheihing lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Gotti looking to score a takedown here. Scheihing is defending well but Gotti drives through and ends up in Scheihing's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scheihing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Scheihing had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotti defends it easily.
Scheihing pulls Gotti in close to prevent any damage.
Gotti postures up in Scheihing's guard and throws a big left but Scheihing blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheihing is looking to sweep but instead, Gotti has passed into half guard.
Gotti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Gotti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scheihing defends it well.
Gotti is trying to control. Scheihing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scheihing is looking to escape.

Gotti stands up out of the half guard.
Gotti is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheihing tries a head kick but it misses.
Scheihing changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gotti tries to avoid it but Scheihing manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gotti to the ground. Gotti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gotti avoids the head kick by Scheihing.
Gotti clobbers Scheihing with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gotti shoots in for a double leg but Scheihing sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Scheihing drives through with a takedown into guard.

Gotti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scheihing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scheihing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scheihing not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michael Gotti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Scheihing fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gotti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gotti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Scheihing throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gotti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scheihing circles away.
Scheihing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Scheihing scores a takedown into full mount!
Scheihing controlling from the full mount.
Gotti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheihing trying to control but Gotti is having none of it.
Scheihing is landing with some decent strikes but Gotti is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Scheihing has hold of Gotti's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gotti manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Scheihing looking to ground and pound but Gotti is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheihing tries to control but Gotti wriggling away.
Gotti is trying to escape the mount.
Gotti tries to hold on but Scheihing pushes him away.
Scheihing thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Scheihing misses with a head shot.
Shane Scheihing has got the better of the ground game so far.

Scheihing working for a guillotine from mount but Gotti is in no mood to give up.
Scheihing looking to finish Gotti with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gotti!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheihing lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gotti hang on?
Gotti tries to hold on but Scheihing postures up.
Scheihing looking to finish Gotti with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gotti!
Gotti wants to control but Scheihing is having none of it.
Gotti tries to control Scheihing's body but Scheihing pushes him off. Gotti squirms to his side and now Scheihing has his back!
Scheihing keeps control of the position as Gotti tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Scheihing manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Scheihing misses with punches from the back.

Scheihing is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Scheihing is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scheihing throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gotti could be in trouble here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Scheihing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Scheihing has a takedown stuffed.
Scheihing keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt - Scheihing sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Scheihing manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gotti on his heels. He'll look to pass Gotti's guard now, I'm sure.
Scheihing postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Scheihing controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scheihing chips away with some ground and pound.
Scheihing is looking to stand up but Gotti won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti wants to sweep but no luck.
Scheihing trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shane Scheihing wasn't active enough on the ground.

Gotti shoots in and gets a takedown into Scheihing's guard.
Gotti is fighting to break Scheihing's control of his arms but Scheihing is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Scheihing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotti postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gotti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Scheihing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Scheihing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotti is aware though and is defending well.
Scheihing keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Scheihing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotti is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti trying to control but Scheihing is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Scheihing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scheihing keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Scheihing trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti wants to pass the guard but Scheihing is keeping the position.
Scheihing trying to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gotti.
Gotti stuffs the takedown attempt from Scheihing. Scheihing gets slowly back to his feet.
Gotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scheihing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gotti scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Scheihing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scheihing has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Scheihing!