PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Issac Wade (ranked 4649 p4p, 4099 weight class) and Chilblen Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chilblen Winston will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Wade
vs
Winston

174 cm
18
155
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
130
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Issac Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chilblen Winston!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wade tries to avoid it but Winston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wade to the ground. Wade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wade shoots for a takedown but Winston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wade pinned against the cage. Wade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Winston swats away the attempt to clinch by Wade.
Winston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Wade forces Winston back against the cage and clinches.
Wade dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Wade lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Winston manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston dives in for a single leg takedown but Wade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Issac Wade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chilblen Winston.
Wade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Winston but Winston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wade misses with a double jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Wade jumps into guard, dragging Winston to the mat.
Winston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Winston preventing the sweep.
Wade trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wade working for a triangle but Winston defends it easily.
Wade wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wade trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wade keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Winston.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wade shoots in looking for a takedown. Winston tries to sprawl out of it but Wade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Winston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Winston tries to counter by closing the distance.
Winston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wade stuffs the takedown attempt from Winston. Winston gets slowly back to his feet.
Wade shoots in looking for a takedown. Winston tries to sprawl out of it but Wade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Winston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Winston unleashes a big counter combination but Wade bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Wade moves into range and clinches up with Winston.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Winston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wade is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wade jumps guard but Winston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Winston is trying to push Wade away but Wade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston has had enough of the clinch but Wade keeps him there for the moment.

Wade breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Issac Wade dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Winston looks for a takedown but Wade sprawls well.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.

Wade darts in and clinches Winston up against the cage.
Wade jumps guard but Winston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Winston gets control of Wade's arms and successfully pulls guard. Winston will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wade tries to stand but Winston is controlling from the bottom.
Winston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade connects with a couple of short punches.
Wade wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wade is now in half guard.
Winston gets back to full guard.
Wade wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving.
Wade being controlled here momentarily.

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.
Wade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wade is looking to stand up but Winston won't let him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wade shoots in looking for a takedown. Winston tries to sprawl out of it but Wade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Winston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Winston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wade as he avoids it easily.

Wade drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Winston tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade working the ground and pound.

Wade wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winston, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Winston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wade trying to control the action but Winston is working from the bottom.
Wade tries to move to mount but Winston blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winston is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wade off and has taken his back!
Wade trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Wade's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Wade defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wade is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chilblen Winston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Wade closes the distance looking to clinch
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Winston pushes Wade up against the cage in a clinch.

Wade works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Winston is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wade jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Winston walks away with a smile on his face. Wade gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Winston is looking to land body kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Winston. No joy for Wade on that attempt.

Wade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade tries to pull guard but Winston holds him up against the cage and eventually Wade drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Issac Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wade tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Winston just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Winston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wade uses from the top position.

Winston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wade wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving.
Winston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wade looking to pass the guard.
Winston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wade is one step ahead there.

That's two 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.
Winston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wade might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Winston is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Winston has his takedown stuffed

and Wade counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Winston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winston is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wade is trying to work for a kimura but Winston is defending well.
Wade tries to pass the half guard into mount. Winston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Winston is defending against the submission attempts here by Wade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wade sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winston defending well though.
Winston is not content to let Wade control the position.
Winston gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Winston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chilblen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Chilblen Winston!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Chilblen Winston!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Chilblen Winston!

Chilblen Winston wins by unanimous decision!