PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorginho Marcelo (ranked 1018 p4p, 127 weight class) and Dallas Winston (ranked 1289 p4p, 158 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marcelo
vs
Winston

175 cm
28
165 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

178 cm
34
165 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorginho Marcelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dallas Winston!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcelo moves away.
Marcelo tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Winston misses.
Jorginho Marcelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcelo misses with the combination.
Marcelo tries to clinch up.

Marcelo has Winston up against the cage in a clinch.

Winston gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marcelo regains guard.
Marcelo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Marcelo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winston is just riding it out for now. Marcelo eventually gives up the hold.
Marcelo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Winston!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Winston is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Winston felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Marcelo looking to control but Winston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Winston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcelo trying to control but Winston is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Marcelo'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.
Marcelo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marcelo wants to take Winston's back here but Winston is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marcelo is working for a guillotine from mount but Winston frees his head quite easily.
Winston is squirming around, avoiding Marcelo's attempts to control the action.
Marcelo fails to advance to Winston's back.
Marcelo is trying to control here but Winston has managed to regain half guard.

Marcelo is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo trying to mount his opponent but Winston defends it.
Winston is looking to escape.
Winston is in trouble now - Marcelo has advanced to mount!
Marcelo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winston is looking to escape.
Marcelo content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Marcelo working for a submission but Winston is keeping him at bay.
Marcelo tries to control but Winston wriggling away.

Marcelo wants to finish this one by submission but Winston is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marcelo.
Marcelo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marcelo wants to control the pace but Winston is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcelo controlling the position easily from mount.
Marcelo moves to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorginho Marcelo dominated that 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.

Marcelo misses with a body shot.
Winston stuffs the takedown.
Marcelo fails with a takedown attempt.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winston throws a jab when Marcelo was well out of range.
Winston misses with a looping left.
It looked like Marcelo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Marcelo misses.
Marcelo tries to clinch but Winston moves away
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
Marcelo ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Winston cracks Marcelo with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Marcelo.
Marcelo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marcelo shoots in and drives through. Winston sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorginho Marcelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston throws the left hand but Marcelo avoids the punch easily.
Marcelo moves to clinch but Winston breaks away
letting Winston counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winston lands a really nice looking cross but Marcelo seems unphased.
Winston connects with a jab.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Marcelo's shoulder, as Marcelo tries to avoid the shot.
Marcelo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston lands with a hook. Marcelo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Winston misses with a lunging right hand
and Marcelo counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcelo is defended easily by Winston.
Marcelo closes the distance but Winston moves to the side
and Winston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dallas Winston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston connects with a right hand. Marcelo shakes it off.
Winston catches Marcelo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Marcelo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston throws a hook but Marcelo blocks it.
Marcelo tries for a takedown but Winston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Marcelo shoots in and bounces Winston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marcelo won't allow Winston to get back to his feet.
Winston is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Winston holds on and takes a little breather.
Marcelo looking to sit in guard and control but Winston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Marcelo trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Marcelo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winston is aware though and is defending well.
Marcelo looking to control.
Winston seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Winston decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marcelo, up you get!
Marcelo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston misses with a right hand
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Marcelo's shoulder, as Marcelo tries to avoid the shot.
Winston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marcelo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marcelo.
Marcelo doesn't manage to clinch there - Winston circles away.
Marcelo misses with a takedown
and Winston counters with a right hand to the body.
Winston might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown but Winston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winston cracks a nice hook into Marcelo's ribs.
Winston throws a body punch but Marcelo moves out of range.
Marcelo shoots for a double leg takedown but Winston sprawls well. He's pushed Marcelo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dallas Winston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marcelo moves out of range of the strikes.
Winston thuds his right hand into Marcelo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcelo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Winston finds it's way through Marcelo's defenses.
Marcelo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Winston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marcelo somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Marcelo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Winston sprawls well. Winston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marcelo gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcelo moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcelo slips a straight right by Winston.
Winston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marcelo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marcelo slips under a jab.
Marcelo stalks Winston and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Winston's face. Winston staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
Winston misses the jab.
Marcelo moves to clinch but Winston breaks away
and Winston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marcelo dives in for a single leg takedown but Winston sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorginho Marcelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Marcelo moved out of range nicely.

Marcelo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcelo.

Winston gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Marcelo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Winston stands up from Marcelo's guard - Winston perhaps looking for a knockout.
Marcelo tries to clinch up but Winston circles away and keeps his distance.
Marcelo ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Marcelo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcelo.
Marcelo tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Winston counter with a right hand.
Marcelo ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Marcelo moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcelo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcelo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marcelo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marcelo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand.
Winston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcelo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcelo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marcelo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Marcelo tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
Winston scores with a body shot.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcelo moves away.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcelo.
Marcelo goes for a double leg but Winston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Winston continues to drive forward.
Winston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Winston scores with a nice head shot.
Winston swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcelo.
Winston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcelo shoots and misses
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.
Marcelo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
Marcelo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Winston throws a hook to the side of Marcelo's head but Marcelo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marcelo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand.
Winston throws a hook but Marcelo blocks it.
Marcelo feinted with a counter takedown.
Marcelo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
As Winston tries to get set, Marcelo tries to push him back and clinch up but Winston manages to avoid the attempt.
Marcelo misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston throws the left hand but Marcelo avoids the punch easily.
Marcelo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A countering left hand to the body from Winston misses.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcelo.
Marcelo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Winston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marcelo somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcelo is looking to clinch.
Marcelo fails with the takedown
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston throws a hook to the side of Marcelo's head but Marcelo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marcelo under the eye.
Marcelo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Winston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown but Winston shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Winston really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcelo misses with a takedown
letting Winston counter with a right hand.

Marcelo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Winston's guard.
Winston wants to sweep but no luck.
Jorginho Marcelo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcelo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winston is keeping the position for now.
Marcelo is pushing down on Winston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winston is fighting to maintain full guard but Marcelo has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Marcelo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marcelo is keen to just control but Winston is a slippery customer.
Marcelo stops Winston from getting back to his feet.
Winston is trying to maintain the position but Marcelo is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marcelo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winston has managed to free his arm - good work.

Marcelo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Winston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marcelo.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marcelo in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Marcelo is looking for submissions but instead, Winston has regained full guard.
Winston wants to get back to his feet but Marcelo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marcelo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marcelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marcelo with a poor takedown
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Marcelo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Winston's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo won't allow Winston to sweep him here.
Marcelo stops Winston from standing up.
Winston is adopting a defensive guard.
Winston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marcelo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Marcelo from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Winston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marcelo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winston is keeping the position for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Winston lands a jab to Marcelo's midsection.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.

Marcelo has Winston up against the cage in a clinch.
Marcelo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorginho Marcelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcelo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Winston prevents it.

Winston has clasped his hands together around Marcelo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dallas Winston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Winston lands an overhand right.
Marcelo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
Marcelo misses with a takedown
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winston scores with a punch to the head.
Marcelo misses the shot to the body.
Marcelo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marcelo throws a hook but Winston avoids it easily.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcelo with a poor takedown
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Winston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Winston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marcelo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorginho Marcelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston misses with a straight right.
Marcelo ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Winston misses with an uppercut.
Marcelo tries to clinch up but Winston circles away and keeps his distance.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winston punishes Marcelo's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Winston misses.
Winston connects with a right hand. Marcelo shakes it off.
Winston misses with a hook
and Marcelo counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcelo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winston.

Marcelo takes the fight into the clinch.
Winston blocking some punches.

Marcelo pulls guard successfully.
Winston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo is adopting a defensive guard.
Marcelo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jorginho Marcelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marcelo holds on and takes a little breather.
Marcelo looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcelo, not yet.
Marcelo wants to improve his position but instead Winston has moved into half guard.
Dallas Winston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marcelo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Winston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Winston wants to stand but Marcelo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marcelo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Winston forces his way into half guard.
Winston tries to stand but can't do so whilst Marcelo controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marcelo gets back to full guard.

Marcelo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marcelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Marcelo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winston is aware though and is defending well.
Marcelo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Winston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Winston has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Winston!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dallas Winston made sure he mentioned Real Men Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight.