PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuisamoa Alailefaleula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Winter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Alailefaleula
vs
Winter

184 cm
21
213 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

191 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tuisamoa Alailefaleula !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Winter!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alailefaleula with a lazy takedown attempt
and Winter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alailefaleula 's waist but Alailefaleula gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Winter off to one side.
A punch lands to the side of Winter 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Alailefaleula shoots in and gets a takedown into Winter's guard.
Alailefaleula trying to control but Winter is working from the bottom.
Alailefaleula won't allow Winter to sweep him here.
Alailefaleula trying to control the position from guard on top but Winter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Alailefaleula drops back looking for a leg! Winter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winter manages to kick Alailefaleula off! Alailefaleula jumps back into Winter's guard.
Winter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alailefaleula controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alailefaleula trying to control but Winter is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winter can do anything to dispel that myth.

We're going to have a standup here because Tuisamoa Alailefaleula wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Alailefaleula with a lazy takedown attempt

and Winter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alailefaleula won't be happy with that.
Winter trying to control the position but Alailefaleula is working away.
Winter working the ground and pound.
Winter working away.
Winter lands an elbow.
Winter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Alailefaleula is avoiding damage well.
Winter grinds an elbow into Alailefaleula 's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Winter working the ground and pound but Alailefaleula is defending the strikes.
Winter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Winter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Winter wants to control but Alailefaleula is keeping him busy.
Alailefaleula is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Winter off and has taken his back!

Winter is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alailefaleula tries to keep control of the position but Winter is staying busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Alailefaleula wants to control but Winter is keeping busy.

Winter defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alailefaleula 's arms.
Winter tries to escape but Alailefaleula has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Winter looking very determined here, making life difficult for Alailefaleula .

Alailefaleula is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Winter knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Winter for a finish.
Winter tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Alailefaleula connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Alailefaleula is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Winter is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Winter flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Alailefaleula anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Winter and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Alailefaleula slips an arm under Winter chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Alailefaleula has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Alailefaleula is squeezing on Winter like an anaconda would it's prey. Winter fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tuisamoa Alailefaleula !