PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tnt Winner (ranked 4321 p4p, 3560 weight class) and James White (ranked 427 p4p, 364 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Winner
vs
White

193 cm
26
257
6 - 2 - 0

200 cm
26
232
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tnt Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James White!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, John Mangel and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner throws a body kick that misses.
White unleashes a big counter combination but Winner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
White throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Winner shoots and misses
and White counters with a right hand to the body.
Winner with a lazy takedown attempt
and White counters with a two punch combo.
White lands with a nice combination. Winner backs away looking to recover.
Winner misses with a takedown
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tnt Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winner with a lazy takedown attempt
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Tnt Winner has been cut.
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!
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tnt Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

White forces Winner back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner tries to pull guard but White won't allow it.
Winner slows down the pace here.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
Winner letting White take a breather here.
Winner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Winner has clasped his hands together around White's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
White prevents Winner from moving into mount.
Winner working away.
White has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Winner tries for a kimura but White is defending well.
White tries to improve position but can't.
White can't do much from the bottom here.
White takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Winner is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
Winner tries to advance to mount but White denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Winner goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, White rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Winner's guard! Nice work there by White!
Winner 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.
White not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Winner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
White trying to control but Winner is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White won't allow Winner to sweep him here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winner looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.

Winner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tnt Winner'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.

Winner has his takedown stuffed
and White counters with a two punch combo.

White gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Winner stops White from standing up.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White controlling Winner's posture.
Winner wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner postures up.
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winner's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.
White controlling from the top position.

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

Winner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Winner working for a triangle but White defends it easily.

Winner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
White forces his way into half guard.
White is keen to just control but Winner is a slippery customer.
Winner is trying to control but White passes into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winner keeps working.
White taking a breather here.
Winner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on White's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Winner tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
Winner is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winner striking from half guard on the bottom.
White wants to control but Winner is keeping him busy.
Winner keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Winner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winner misses with a takedown
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Winner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winner shoots and misses
letting White counter with a right hand.
Tnt Winner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White throws a one two combo.
Winner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tnt Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

White has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from White.
Winner wants to break free but White has control.
A left hand lands to the body for White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Winner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

White closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Winner did well to prevent White getting side control.

White is trying to work for a kimura but Winner is defending well.
Winner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White slows the pace down in half guard.
White wants to take a breather but Winner is having none of it.
White sitting and controlling from the half guard.
White works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winner is looking to escape.
White punching from mount but Winner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Winner tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner can't escape the position.
Winner tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winner tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.

White looking to secure an arm triangle but Winner defends it well.
White tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White throwing strikes here but Winner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
White controlling the position easily from mount.
Winner is desperately trying to improve his position but White has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control the pace but Winner is squirming around nicely.
Winner tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winner swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Winner wants to control but White is having none of it.
Winner is working to get back to half guard.
James White has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
James White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well White has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James White!