PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg VanWinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VanWinkle comes to the cage accompanied by Motorhead - Smiling Like A Killer. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

VanWinkle
vs
Krueger

192 cm
27
220 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

185 cm
22
213 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Greg VanWinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Freddy Krueger!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VanWinkle.
Krueger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krueger blocks a jab.
VanWinkle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
VanWinkle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krueger circles away quickly and effectively.
Krueger tries to close the distance and clinch up but VanWinkle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
VanWinkle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krueger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Krueger moves into the clinch successfully.
VanWinkle has had enough of the clinch but Krueger keeps him there for the moment.

VanWinkle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krueger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but VanWinkle moves away.
Krueger misses with a combination
and VanWinkle counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from VanWinkle.
VanWinkle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krueger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by VanWinkle.

Krueger has closed the distance and engaged VanWinkle in a clinch.
VanWinkle wants a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Krueger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krueger is looking to control VanWinkle's arms but VanWinkle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Krueger has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VanWinkle is trying to drag Krueger to the mat but Krueger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Krueger stalling against the cage.
Krueger tries a body shot but VanWinkle blocks it.
Krueger pushes VanWinkle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Krueger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Krueger lands a good knee to the midsection. VanWinkle won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krueger.
Krueger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
VanWinkle is breathing heavily.
Krueger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. VanWinkle is defending well for now.
VanWinkle is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krueger.
Knees to the body from Krueger.
A short right from Krueger on the inside.
Good body shot from Krueger.
Krueger stalling in the clinch.
Krueger tries to land knees in the clinch but VanWinkle avoids the damage to the body.

VanWinkle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
VanWinkle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krueger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krueger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but VanWinkle circles away quickly and effectively.

VanWinkle tries to keep at a distance but Krueger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krueger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Krueger effectively controlling the action here.
Krueger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
VanWinkle tries to land knees in the clinch but Krueger avoids the damage to the body.
VanWinkle being controlled against the cage.
Krueger works on VanWinkle's body with a couple of short punches.
VanWinkle managing to block the knees to the body from Krueger.
Krueger is working VanWinkle over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Krueger.
The referee is keeping an eye on Krueger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Krueger lands a right hand that snaps the head of VanWinkle backwards.
Krueger presses VanWinkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Krueger works on VanWinkle's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger scores with a hook to the body.
Krueger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Krueger presses VanWinkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Krueger tries a knee to the head but VanWinkle blocks it.
Krueger stalling against the cage.
VanWinkle has had enough of the clinch but Krueger keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
VanWinkle wants to break free but Krueger has control.
VanWinkle is trying to break the clinch but Krueger has him pressed against the cage.
Krueger lands a body punch.
Krueger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
VanWinkle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Krueger scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Krueger - that landed with a thud.
Krueger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Krueger digs a right hand into VanWinkle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on VanWinkle's gas tank.
Krueger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Krueger lands a body shot.
Krueger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Freddy Krueger.
Krueger misses with a head kick.
Krueger looks to land a combination but VanWinkle avoids it well.
Krueger lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Krueger.
Krueger throws a nice looking combination but VanWinkle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krueger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as VanWinkle backs up against the cage.
Krueger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick from Krueger lands but VanWinkle takes it in his stride.
VanWinkle swats away the attempt to clinch by Krueger.
Krueger throws a right and a left that VanWinkle avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krueger throws a big shot that misses.
Krueger misses with a wild combination.
Freddy Krueger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VanWinkle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Krueger 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.

Krueger throws a hook to the side of VanWinkle's head but VanWinkle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krueger slips a straight right by VanWinkle.
Krueger swinging wildly here.
Krueger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Krueger!
Krueger throws a combination that misses

and VanWinkle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
VanWinkle wants to get back to his feet.
Krueger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krueger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Krueger wants to sweep here but VanWinkle controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VanWinkle is fighting to break Krueger's control of his arms but Krueger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
VanWinkle throws a strike but Krueger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
VanWinkle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krueger.
VanWinkle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
VanWinkle is trying to keep Krueger in close.
VanWinkle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krueger postures up in VanWinkle's guard and throws a big left but VanWinkle blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krueger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of VanWinkle's head.
Krueger wants to pass the guard but VanWinkle is keeping the position.
Krueger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
VanWinkle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krueger is one step ahead there.

VanWinkle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
VanWinkle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krueger.
Krueger scoring with some ground and pound.
VanWinkle keeping full guard, as Krueger tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
VanWinkle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krueger trying to control the position from guard on top but VanWinkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krueger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and VanWinkle dives on top into guard.
Krueger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from VanWinkle.
Krueger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krueger wants to stand up but VanWinkle is controlling him.
Krueger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
VanWinkle wants to control from the top but Krueger keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Greg VanWinkle.
A combination from VanWinkle does no damage.
VanWinkle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
VanWinkle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
VanWinkle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Krueger has time to react.
VanWinkle tries to bum rush Krueger with a series of wild strikes but Krueger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krueger tries to clinch
and VanWinkle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krueger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but VanWinkle circles away quickly and effectively.
Krueger misses with a double jab.
Krueger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from VanWinkle finds it's way round the side to connect with Krueger's head.
Krueger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling VanWinkle to counter with a crisp jab.
VanWinkle works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg VanWinkle dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

VanWinkle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Krueger wants to clinch up but VanWinkle keeps it at a distance.
Krueger clinches but VanWinkle breaks the clinch
and VanWinkle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krueger throws a front kick that sends VanWinkle stumbling back into the cage.
Krueger lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from VanWinkle.
VanWinkle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Krueger!
Krueger is looking to clinch.
Krueger misses with a few strikes there.
VanWinkle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krueger dodges the punch combination from VanWinkle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Krueger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. VanWinkle sprawls well initially but Krueger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Krueger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

VanWinkle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krueger scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger winds up and cracks VanWinkle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
VanWinkle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krueger.
Krueger 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.
VanWinkle is trying to stand.
Krueger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Krueger.
VanWinkle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krueger scores with a couple of nice shots.

Krueger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Krueger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Krueger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanWinkle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krueger.

Krueger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so VanWinkle is just riding it out for now. Krueger eventually gives up the hold.

Krueger is looking for a kimura but VanWinkle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krueger to get the leverage.
Krueger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Krueger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krueger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger wants to control but VanWinkle is keeping him busy.
Krueger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krueger working VanWinkle over with strikes.
Krueger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for VanWinkle!
Freddy Krueger has got the better of the ground game so far.
VanWinkle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Krueger lands a heavy elbow.
VanWinkle taking shots to the head.
VanWinkle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Krueger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krueger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Krueger lands a big shot there that rocks VanWinkle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanWinkle is trying desperately to improve position.
Krueger raining down shots from the mount!

Krueger working for a guillotine from mount but VanWinkle is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krueger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. VanWinkle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krueger scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Krueger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as VanWinkle is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Krueger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krueger working away from the top, dropping strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Krueger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krueger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Krueger!