PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Wintzloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Monthan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wintzloff's entrance music is Eminem Ft Kuniva, Swifty Mcvay - Going Crazy. A fine choice. Jack Wintzloff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wintzloff
vs
Monthan

184 cm
20
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

172 cm
21
187 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Wintzloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Monthan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Monthan rushes Wintzloff and presses him up against the cage.

Wintzloff breaks from the clinch.
Wintzloff jabs Monthan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wintzloff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monthan.
Monthan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wintzloff's waist but Wintzloff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monthan off to one side.
Monthan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wintzloff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monthan somewhat.
Monthan ducks under a wild hook from Wintzloff.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wintzloff scores with a head kick. Monthan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Monthan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wintzloff circles away.
Jack Wintzloff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Monthan.
Wintzloff misses with a hook. Monthan ducked under it nicely.
Monthan looks for a takedown but Wintzloff sprawls well.
Monthan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wintzloff swivels and escapes.
Monthan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wintzloff connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Monthan scrambles back to his feet.
Wintzloff missing with a left hand there. Monthan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monthan shoots in for a double leg but Wintzloff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monthan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wintzloff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monthan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wintzloff.
Nice defenses there by Wintzloff.
Wintzloff lands with a hook. Monthan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monthan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wintzloff counters with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wintzloff keeps the fight on the outside.
Monthan shoots and misses
and Wintzloff counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wintzloff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monthan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wintzloff connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Monthan scrambles back to his feet.
Wintzloff looks to land a right hand but Monthan moved out of range.
Wintzloff connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monthan momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monthan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wintzloff. Wintzloff obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monthan fails with a takedown attempt.
Wintzloff is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Monthan looks gassed!
Monthan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wintzloff.
Wintzloff plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wintzloff misses with a body shot.
Wintzloff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monthan in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wintzloff dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Monthan misses with a takedown
and Wintzloff finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Monthan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wintzloff is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Monthan.
Monthan shoots in for a double leg but Wintzloff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Larry Monthan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Wintzloff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Monthan on his heels. He'll look to pass Monthan's guard now, I'm sure.
Wintzloff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wintzloff controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wintzloff trying to stand up but can't free himself from Monthan's guard.

Monthan is looking for a triangle but Wintzloff pushes his legs off easily.

Wintzloff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monthan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wintzloff has managed to get both his arms back between Monthan's legs - danger averted.

Wintzloff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Monthan is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wintzloff gets to his feet. Monthan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Monthan moves out of range as Wintzloff strikes.
Wintzloff lands a head kick!
Wintzloff throws a head kick that misses.
Wintzloff scores with a punch to the head.
Wintzloff lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monthan misses with a takedown attempt
and Wintzloff counters with a right hand to the body.
Jack Wintzloff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Monthan.
Wintzloff tries a head kick but it misses.
Wintzloff throws a hook to the side of Monthan's head but Monthan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wintzloff throws a sloppy head kick and Monthan moves out of range easily.
Jack Wintzloff is winning the standup battle so far.
Wintzloff throws a sloppy head kick and Monthan moves out of range easily.
Wintzloff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monthan was well out of range. Poor timing from Wintzloff.
Monthan misses with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monthan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wintzloff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Monthan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wintzloff sprawls well initially but Monthan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Monthan is pressing down on Wintzloff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wintzloff is holding on for now.
Monthan wants to stand up but Wintzloff has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Wintzloff keeping hold of Monthan's head, controlling as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Monthan trying to work for an americana but Wintzloff has managed to regain full guard.
Monthan throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monthan throws and elbow that misses. Wintzloff uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monthan's guard. Nice move by Wintzloff!
Wintzloff wants to get up but he can't break Monthan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wintzloff dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Wintzloff lands with a nice body punch.
Monthan slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Monthan.
Wintzloff throws a right hand that Monthan ducks under and follows up with a left that Monthan also avoids with ease.
Monthan with a poor takedown
and Wintzloff counters with a stiff right hand.
Wintzloff fakes the leg kick and cracks Monthan in the body.
Monthan tries to clinch up
and Wintzloff counters with a nice kick to the body.
Monthan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monthan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monthan.
Monthan tries to clinch
and Wintzloff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monthan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wintzloff.
Wintzloff misses with a hook. Monthan ducked under it nicely.
Jack Wintzloff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monthan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Monthan shoots in looking for a takedown but Wintzloff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monthan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Monthan fails with the takedown
and Wintzloff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jack Wintzloff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Monthan.

Wintzloff dives in and scores a takedown into Monthan's guard.

Wintzloff stands and steps away. Monthan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wintzloff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wintzloff with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monthan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Monthan has his takedown stuffed
and Wintzloff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monthan thinking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wintzloff.
Nice straight punches there by Wintzloff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wintzloff.
Monthan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wintzloff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wintzloff misses with a looping right.

Monthan tries to sprawl but Wintzloff drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Wintzloff stands up from half guard.
Monthan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wintzloff.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wintzloff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wintzloff, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Wintzloff!