PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Winklejax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Spector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Winklejax has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Winklejax
vs
Spector

191 cm
27
191 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
194 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Determined

Voodoo Nutrition
AnonymouS

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Winklejax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elijah Spector!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winklejax scores with a punch to the head.
Spector shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Winklejax defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Winklejax as Spector shoots in.
Spector shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winklejax as he avoids it easily.
Greg Winklejax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Spector.
Winklejax stuffs the takedown attempt from Spector. Spector gets slowly back to his feet.
Spector doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Winklejax counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spector thinking.
Good shot there by Winklejax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winklejax displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spector.
Winklejax throws the left hand but Spector avoids the punch easily.
Spector dives in for a single leg takedown but Winklejax sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Winklejax is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winklejax cracks Spector with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Elijah Spector has been cut.
Winklejax lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spector has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winklejax.
Spector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winklejax.
Spector feints the counter takedown.
Winklejax throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Winklejax's head coaches at LOD: Black Label that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spector doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Winklejax counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Winklejax scores with a jab.
Spector pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spector misses with a takedown attempt
and Winklejax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spector closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winklejax circles away.
Winklejax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Winklejax misses with a body shot.
Winklejax scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winklejax connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spector's hands.

Spector is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winklejax lands a body shot.
Winklejax is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spector misses with a takedown attempt

and Winklejax counters with a nice right hand that sends Spector toppling to the canvas! Spector scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Winklejax finish him?!
Spector is still on wobbly legs! Can Winklejax finish him?
Winklejax falls off balance throwing a combination

and Spector decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winklejax's guard.
Winklejax keeping moving, preventing Spector from controlling successfully.
Spector seems to have recovered his senses.
Winklejax looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spector is one step ahead there.

Spector drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Winklejax manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spector has Winklejax in his guard.

Winklejax avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spector looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Spector is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winklejax defends well.
Winklejax slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Spector looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spector wants to sweep but no luck.

Spector is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spector 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.
Winklejax sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Spector is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winklejax wants to stand but Spector is controlling his posture from full guard.

Spector has his foot on Winklejax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winklejax works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Winklejax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elijah Spector's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Winklejax misses with a looping right.
Spector misses with a head kick.
Winklejax is looking to counter punch.
No luck for Spector with that takedown attempt.
Winklejax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spector was well out of range. Poor timing from Winklejax.
Nice jab there from Winklejax.
Spector doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Winklejax counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winklejax scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Spector throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Winklejax tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spector is in Winklejax's guard.
Spector wants to control from the top but Winklejax keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spector is pushing down on Winklejax's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winklejax is fighting to maintain full guard but Spector has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winklejax wants to improve his position but Spector is controlling well.

Spector seems to be working for a kimura but Winklejax defends the submission attempt.

Spector is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Winklejax sees it coming and defends easily.

Spector is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Winklejax doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spector.
Winklejax is staying active underneath Spector, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winklejax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spector can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Spector is working for a kimura but Winklejax is defending it quite comfortably.

Winklejax is defending against the submission attempts here by Spector.

Spector is looking for a kimura but Winklejax is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spector to get the leverage.
Winklejax controlling the position for now.

Spector is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector prevents Winklejax from improving his position.

Spector seems to be looking for submissions.
Winklejax wants to get back to full guard.

Spector is working for a kimura here but Winklejax manages to reverse the position and he's now in Spector's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Spector is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winklejax is aware though and is defending well.

Spector is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spector looking for a sweep. Not yet Spector, not yet.
Winklejax has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Spector is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winklejax defends well.

Winklejax avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Winklejax is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Elijah Spector has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Spector looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Winklejax passes into side control.
Spector can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Greg Winklejax will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elijah Spector's cut.
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!

A shot to the liver by Winklejax. Beautiful body shot.
Spector with a poor takedown
and Winklejax counters with a straight right hand.
Elijah Spector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winklejax scores with a body shot.
Spector tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Winklejax defends well and Spector ends up having to push Winklejax into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spector shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greg Winklejax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Spector.
Winklejax lands a nice looking body shot.
Spector shoots and misses
enabling Winklejax to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Winklejax lands.
Winklejax lunges at Spector with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spector's hand.

Winklejax lands a big right hand that sends Spector crashing to the mat! Winklejax stays standing though and waves Spector back to his feet!

That has opened up Elijah Spector's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winklejax is stalking Spector. Spector circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Winklejax, and it's lights out! Spector really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Winklejax!
An out of breath Greg Winklejax thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.