PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Proto Type (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Winters
vs
Type

180 cm
24
195 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

175 cm
24
219 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Proto Type!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Winters gets the takedown into side control.
Type is looking to regain half guard here but Winters keeps moving and retains side control.
Winters throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Type can do anything to dispel that myth.
Type isn't going anywhere.
Type gets back to half guard.
Type wants to control but Winters passes into side.

Winters decides to stand back up. Winters steps back and let's Type get back to his feet.

Winters shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Winters was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Type tries to hold on but Winters postures up.

Winters working for a guillotine from mount but Type is in no mood to give up.

Winters stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Type with a poor takedown

and Winters counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Type is defending against the submission attempts here by Winters.
Type is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Type is looking to control Winters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Type avoid being mounted?
Type wants to control but Winters passes into side.

Winters tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Winters tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters tries to advance to mount but can't.
An elbow from Winters crashes against the mat.
Type gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Type wants to control but Winters is keeping busy.

Winters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Type keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Type manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Type keeping full guard, as Winters tries to pass.
Winters is looking to stand up but Type won't let him.
Winters scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Type is pulling down on Winters's head. It's preventing any offense from Winters, at least for the moment.
Winters stopping the sweep attempt from Type.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Winters is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Winters is fighting to break Type's control of his arms but Type is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winters is looking to stand up but Type won't let him.
Winters passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Type is trying to improve his position.
Type can't do much from the bottom here.
Type tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters working the ground and pound but Type is defending the strikes.

Winters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Type is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Winters dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Winters bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Type controls the position for a moment.
Winters tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Type tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Winters is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Type knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Winters wants to stand but Type has his arm trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Type struggling a bit here.
Type is looking for a sweep.

Winters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Type is trying to improve his position.
Type is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Winters off and has taken his back!
Type scores with punches and elbows.
Type doesn't have the hooks in and Winters manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters looking to pass the guard.
Type pulls Winters in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Type 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.
Alan Winters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Type not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Type looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winters is one step ahead there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Type swinging wildly here.
Type is breathing heavily.
Winters lands a jab to Type's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Type tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Winters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Type shoots for a double leg takedown but Winters sprawls well. He's pushed Type's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Winters punishes Type's body with a nice straight punch.

Winters scores a takedown into full mount!

Winters with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Type wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.

Winters with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Winters is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Type has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Winters with shots to the head and body - Type looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Type wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.

Winters looking for a guillotine from mount but Type is having none of it.

Winters stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Type lands with an uppercut that bounces Winters off the cage and back into rage.
Winters with a poor takedown

and Type counters with a nice double leg into side control. Winters won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Type cracks Winters with a big right hand but Winters just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Type is working Winters over with some ground and pound from side control.
Winters tries to bench press Type off him but Type keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Type cracks Winters with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Winters is working to avoid the ground and pound but Type connects with a decent elbow.
Winters is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Proto Type showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Type fails with the takedown

and Winters counters with a single leg into guard. Type didn't expect that.

Winters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Winters postures up.
Type tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Winters here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Winters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Type is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winters is looking to stand up but Type won't let him.
Type is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Winters tries to free his leg and advance position but Type is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Type wants to sweep here but Winters controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters trying to stand up but can't free himself from Type's guard.
Winters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Winters drops back looking for a leg! Type is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Type manages to kick Winters off! Winters jumps back into Type's guard.
Winters being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Type trying to control the position.

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

Winters is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Type's half guard.
Winters tries to pass to full mount but Type defends it.
Type is looking to control Winters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Type avoid being mounted?
Winters looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Type with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Type is controlling Winters's trapped leg to prevent Winters from advancing to side control.
Winters is pressing down on Type's thigh, looking to free his foot. Type is holding on for now.
Type makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Type.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Type controlling Winters's posture.
Type is trying to keep Winters in close.
Winters is pushing down on Type's leg trying to pass to half guard. Type is fighting to maintain full guard but Winters has managed to sneak the leg through.

Winters is working for a kimura but Type is defending it quite comfortably.
Type keeping hold of Winters's head, controlling as best he can.

Winters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Type has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Type keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Type manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Type is on top in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Type's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winters striking off his back but it's not causing Type any problems.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Winters showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Winters has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Winters!