PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Winshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Friedlander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedlander has chosen Bring Me to Life as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Winshire
vs
Friedlander

175 cm
25
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
26
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeffery Winshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Friedlander !
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedlander is looking to clinch but Winshire is avoiding it.
Friedlander tries to clinch

and Winshire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Winshire.
Winshire cracks Friedlander with a solid left hand.
Winshire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Friedlander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friedlander pulls Winshire in close to prevent any damage.
Winshire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Winshire trying to control but Friedlander is working from the bottom.
Winshire preventing the sweep.
Friedlander manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winshire manages to get himself to full guard.
Friedlander wants to control from the top but Winshire keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friedlander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winshire swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winshire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Winshire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Winshire is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Winshire slips a nice elbow through Friedlander 's hands, connecting with Friedlander 's forehead.
Winshire 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Winshire lands a nice short elbow.
Friedlander is trying to get back to full guard.
Winshire tries to pass the half guard into mount. Friedlander knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Friedlander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winshire working over Friedlander with some ground and pound. Friedlander looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Friedlander actively working from the bottom here.
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!
Friedlander wants to control but Winshire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Winshire's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Winshire is controlling the pace.
Winshire lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Friedlander is looking to control Winshire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Friedlander avoid being mounted?
Friedlander tries to get to full guard but Winshire has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winshire content to control rather than advance.
Winshire is nestled in close to Friedlander , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Friedlander regains full guard. Nicely done.
Friedlander trying to control the position.
Friedlander wants to sweep here but Winshire controlling him for the moment.
Winshire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winshire wants to control from the top but Friedlander keeps moving.

Winshire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Winshire stands and throws Friedlander 's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winshire working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Friedlander gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winshire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Winshire tries to pass the half guard into mount. Friedlander knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Winshire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winshire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winshire is pressing down on Friedlander 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Friedlander is holding on for now.
Winshire is nestled in close to Friedlander , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Winshire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffery Winshire dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Friedlander wants to clinch but Winshire slips to the side

and Winshire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Friedlander !
Friedlander is looking to reverse the position.
Winshire working the ground and pound.
Winshire working the head and body with strikes.
Friedlander taking punishment in the form of punches.
Winshire working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Winshire slows the pace down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winshire works to advance to full mount. Friedlander defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Friedlander wants to hold on but Winshire pushes him away.
Winshire lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Friedlander can't escape the position.
Winshire cracks Friedlander with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Friedlander wants to hold on but Winshire pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Winshire connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Friedlander is working to get back to half guard.
Winshire in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Winshire lands with some strikes.
Winshire working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedlander wants to hold on but Winshire pushes him away.
Friedlander is in all sorts of trouble here.
Winshire postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Friedlander looks a forlorn figure.
Winshire lands a heavy elbow.
Jeffery Winshire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winshire unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friedlander is bucking up trying to escape but Winshire cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Winshire working Friedlander over with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winshire looking to control and managing it successfully.
Friedlander tries to hold on but Winshire postures up.
Winshire working Friedlander over with strikes here.
Winshire punishing his opponent with strikes.
Winshire with a couple of short strikes.
Friedlander is desperately trying to improve his position but Winshire has a good base and remains in mount.
Friedlander tries to hold on but Winshire postures up.
Winshire punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander is looking to improve his position but Winshire isn't that keen on the idea.
Winshire breaks from Friedlander 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Winshire raining down hammerfists from mount.
Winshire trying to control but Friedlander is having none of it.
Winshire lands a heavy elbow.
Winshire scoring with strikes but Friedlander is staying in there.
The referee warns Friedlander that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedlander in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Friedlander is rocked!
Friedlander is bucking up trying to escape but Winshire cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Friedlander is still in real trouble! Can Winshire finish him?
Winshire looking to control and managing it successfully.
Friedlander seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander wants to hold on but Winshire pushes him away.
BOOM! Winshire connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Winshire landing strikes, looking to finish!
Winshire with the ground and pound from mount.
Winshire breaks from Friedlander 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Winshire content just to control the position here.
Friedlander tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winshire controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffery Winshire dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Friedlander closes the distance but Winshire moves to the side

and Winshire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Winshire.
Friedlander prevents the takedown attempt.
Friedlander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winshire wants a takedown.
Friedlander throws an elbow but it misses.
Winshire prevents a body shot from Friedlander .
Friedlander wants to take the fight to the mat but Winshire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Friedlander prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Winshire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friedlander is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Winshire blocking some punches.
Winshire drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Friedlander gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Friedlander misses with a knee to the head.
Friedlander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Friedlander stops a takedown attempt from Winshire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Friedlander .
Friedlander working hard to break the clinch.
Winshire stops a takedown attempt from Friedlander .
Friedlander trying to stall but Winshire improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Winshire has denied him.
Winshire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Friedlander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Friedlander stops a takedown attempt from Winshire.
A bit of stalling here from Friedlander .

Friedlander gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Friedlander thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Winshire tries to roll over but Friedlander keeps him under control.

Friedlander is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Winshire wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander is keen to just control but Winshire is a slippery customer.
Winshire moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Winshire is on top in guard.
Winshire works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Winshire slips a nice elbow through Friedlander 's hands, connecting with Friedlander 's forehead.
Friedlander is looking to improve his position.
Winshire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winshire content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Winshire working Friedlander over with strikes.
Friedlander is pressing down on Winshire's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Winshire wants to control from the top but Friedlander keeps moving.
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!
Winshire is pushing down on Friedlander 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Friedlander is fighting to maintain full guard but Winshire has managed to sneak the leg through.
Winshire blocks the strikes from Friedlander .
Jeffery Winshire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winshire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winshire prevents Friedlander from improving his position.
Louis Friedlander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winshire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeffery Winshire.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Winshire, 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffery Winshire!
Our winner, Jeffery Winshire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.