PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hal Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Jameson
vs
Winchester

180 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

199 cm
18
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hal Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester missing with a left hand there. Jameson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jameson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Hal Jameson has been cut.
Jameson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jameson shoots in for a double leg but Winchester sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big left from Winchester misses.
Jameson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jameson.
Jameson throws a front kick aimed at Winchester's knee but Winchester avoids it well.
Winchester misses with an uppercut. Jameson saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jameson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hal Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winchester throws a series of punches but Jameson moves out of range.
A jab from Winchester does it's job there.
Jameson fails to land the takedown.
Jameson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winchester moves away.
Winchester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Winchester.
Winchester lands with an uppercut that bounces Jameson off the cage and back into range.

Jameson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jameson is thwarting Winchester's attempts to control the position.
Jameson not doing much here.
Winchester is doing well to control the position and prevent Jameson from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester is not content to let Jameson control the position.
Jameson works his way into side control.

Jameson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Jameson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jameson is defended easily by Winchester.
Winchester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Winchester clobbers Jameson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sam Winchester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jameson shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Winchester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hal Jameson's cut.
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.

Winchester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jameson moves away from the strike by Winchester.
Jameson ducks under a wild hook from Winchester.
Winchester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jameson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Winchester lands the left hand.
Winchester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jameson on the side of the head.
Winchester lands a really nice looking cross but Jameson seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jameson.
Winchester leaves Jameson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jameson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hal Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winchester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jameson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Jameson looking to score a takedown here. Winchester is defending well but Jameson drives through and ends up in Winchester's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester 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.
Winchester has control of Jameson's left arm, preventing Jameson from doing any damage.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Winchester keeps moving.
Jameson wants to pass the guard but Winchester is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jameson postures up in Winchester's guard and throws a big left but Winchester blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester trying to keep a closed guard but Jameson is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Winchester swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jameson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jameson.
Nice straight punches there by Winchester. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Winchester.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester tests Jameson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jameson shoots in but no luck this time.
Good exchange - Winchester coming out on top.

Hal Jameson's cut is getting worse.
Hal Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winchester scores with a jab. Jameson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winchester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jameson's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Winchester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hal Jameson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Winchester jabs Jameson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jameson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A lazy left from Winchester finds it's target.
Jameson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jameson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winchester works Jameson's body with a nice hook.
Winchester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winchester lands with an uppercut that bounces Jameson off the cage and back into range.
Hal Jameson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winchester.

Jameson is rocked!

Winchester cracks Jameson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Winchester has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jameson to stand back up!
Oh Jameson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Hal Jameson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winchester circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jameson to the canvas! Jameson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Winchester keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Winchester!