PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zico Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winfield has chosen Pulp Fiction Theme as his entrance music. Zico Ali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jules Winfield's chin.

Ali
vs
Winfield

193 cm
24
220 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

189 cm
28
215 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Bare Knuckle Fisticuffs Clothing

Urban Fighter
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zico Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jules Winfield!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A countering left hand to the body from Winfield misses.
Zico Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Winfield misses.
Ali tries for a takedown but Winfield circles away easily

and Winfield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Winfield.
Winfield tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.

Ali breaks from the clinch.
Ali fails with the takedown
letting Winfield counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zico Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Winfield swivels and escapes.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali thows a leg kick but Winfield checks it
and Winfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Winfield pushes him off.
Winfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winfield scores with the left hand. Ali knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Winfield moves into the clinch.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Winfield gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Winfield trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winfield lands a couple of digs.
Winfield trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Winfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winfield is working Ali over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Winfield with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winfield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ali has momentary wrist control but Winfield slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winfield throwing strikes but missing.
Winfield stands up over Ali, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winfield cracks Ali with a solid left hand.
Winfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ali is keeping the position for now.
Winfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ali has his hands on Winfield's head, controlling the position.
Winfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winfield throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Winfield landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winfield throwing strikes but missing.
Winfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Ali'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.
Winfield with a nice head shot there.

Ali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winfield landing with the ground and pound.
Winfield connects with a couple of short punches.
Winfield throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Winfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winfield sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winfield is in close to Ali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winfield with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winfield scoring with some ground and pound.

Ali is rocked!
Winfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Oh Ali is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winfield throwing strikes but missing.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.

Ali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winfield defends well.
Winfield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winfield.
Ali appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ali shoots in but no luck this time.
Winfield connects with a looping right hand.
Winfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Winfield jabs at Ali's body.
Winfield jabs Ali to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Winfield shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ali's guard.
Jules Winfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Winfield stops Ali from standing up.
Winfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Winfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.
Winfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Winfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali is trying to control the position but Winfield postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Ali working for a triangle but Winfield defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winfield preventing the sweep.
Winfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ali's head.
Winfield lands a couple of digs.
Winfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ali working a defensive guard here.
Winfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ali's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winfield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Winfield from controlling successfully.
Winfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Winfield landing with the ground and pound.
Winfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Ali is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winfield is aware though and is defending well.
Winfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winfield is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winfield stands up over Ali, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ali's head.
Winfield throwing strikes but missing.
Winfield gets to his feet and stands over Ali, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Ali felt that one! Winfield unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Ali from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Winfield!
An out of breath Jules Winfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.