PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Winland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holla Back (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Winland
vs
Back

174 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
262 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Attliction

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Winland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Holla Back!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winland throws a series of punches but Back moves out of range.
Winland really is a fat lump.
Winland misses the jab.
Winland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Back moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steven Winland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winland looks to land a combination but Back avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Back. No joy for Winland on that attempt.
Winland shoots in looking for a takedown. Back tries to sprawl out of it but Winland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Back manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Winland looks for a takedown but Back sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Winland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Back keeps the fight on the outside.
Winland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Winland throws a nice looking combination but Back bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Back displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winland throws out the jab.

Winland shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Back manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Back wants to get back to his feet.
Winland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Back's head.
Back is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winland's back!
Winland is in bad spot here.
Winland is working hard here to advance position.
Back tries to get the hooks in deep but Winland pushed the leg off.
Winland tries to roll but Back sticks to his back.
Winland is breathing heavily.

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.
Winland prevents Back from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Back has the hooks in. Winland is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Winland tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Back tries to control but Winland wriggling away.
Winland is desperately trying to improve his position but Back has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winland swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Winland is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Back controlling the position easily from mount.
Winland is desperately trying to improve his position but Back has a good base and remains in mount.

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.
Back can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winland is looking to escape.
Winland is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Steven Winland will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Winland swings for the body but Back moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Back as Winland shoots in.
Winland throws a right and a left that Back avoids nicely.

Winland looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Back!
Winland thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Winland throwing strikes but Back uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Winland thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Back to regain full guard.
Back is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Winland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winland is looking to work some ground and pound but Back has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Back working a defensive guard here.
Winland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winland working some strikes from top position.
Winland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Back is breathing heavily.
Back utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Winland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Winland misses with a double jab.
Winland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Winland with that takedown attempt.
Winland misses with a takedown attempt - Back sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Winland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winland tries to bum rush Back with a series of wild strikes but Back uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Back avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winland tries to bum rush Back with a series of wild strikes but Back uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winland fails with a takedown attempt.
Winland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Back scores with a takedown into Winland's guard.
Back trying to control the position from guard on top but Winland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winland wants to stand up but Back is controlling him.
Winland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Winland 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.
Winland wants to hit a switch here but Back passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Winland there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winland really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Back controlling the position easily from mount.
Winland can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Back trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Winland is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Back controlling the pace for now.
Winland swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Holla Back will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Winland has his takedown stuffed

and Back counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Winland has had enough of the clinch but Back keeps him there for the moment.
Winland wants a takedown.
Back stops a takedown attempt from Winland.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Winland. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Back escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winland has his takedown stuffed
and Back counters with an outside leg kick.
Winland misses with a double jab
and Back counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Winland misses with a takedown
and Back counters with a series of strikes. Winland will be more careful next time no doubt.
Winland shoots and misses

and Back counters with a shoot takedown. Winland fights it but they end up in guard.
Back wants to control from the top but Winland keeps moving.
Back passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Back takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winland tries to get to full guard but Back has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winland throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Winland is looking to get back to full guard here but Back has managed to pass to side control instead.
Back prevents Winland from getting the reversal.
Back controlling the position easily from mount.
Back prevents Winland from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Winland flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Winland swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Back prevents Winland from getting the reversal.
Winland is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Winland is trying to escape the mount.
Winland on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Winland tries to get out of the position.
Winland wants to hold on but Back pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winland is trying desperately to improve position.
Winland swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Winland swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Winland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Winland swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Winland is looking to improve his position but Back isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Winland throwing hammer fists to the chest of Back. What's that going to do exactly?
Winland is looking to get to half guard.
Back controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winland is looking to improve his position but Back isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holla Back comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Back 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holla Back!