PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derown Wheeliams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Winter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Wheeliams
vs
Winter

190 cm
22
207 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

191 cm
28
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Derown Wheeliams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Winter!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Winter shoots in and gets a takedown into Wheeliams's guard.
Winter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wheeliams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wheeliams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winter wants to control from the top but Wheeliams keeps moving.
Wheeliams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Derown Wheeliams has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Winter drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeliams controlling Winter's posture.
Winter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wheeliams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wheeliams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wheeliams is pulling down on Winter's head. It's preventing any offense from Winter, at least for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Winter throws a big right hand that misses.
Wheeliams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Winter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Derown Wheeliams.
Nice cross by Winter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Winter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wheeliams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Winter throws a right and a left that Wheeliams avoids nicely.

Winter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wheeliams did well to prevent Winter getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wheeliams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winter is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wheeliams preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Winter is working for a kimura here but Wheeliams manages to reverse the position and he's now in Winter's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wheeliams wants to stand and escape but instead Winter has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wheeliams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Winter tries to free his leg and advance position but Wheeliams is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeliams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Derown Wheeliams has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Winter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Winter lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Winter throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winter trying to control but Wheeliams is working from the bottom.
Wheeliams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Winter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Winter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wheeliams quickly recovers to half guard.
Winter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wheeliams trying to control from the bottom.
Wheeliams is trying to get back to full guard.
Wheeliams gets full guard.
Winter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wheeliams has his hands on Winter's head, controlling the position.
Winter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wheeliams is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeliams is controlling Winter's posture.

Wheeliams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wheeliams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winter on the ground.
Winter controlling from the top position.
Winter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wheeliams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wheeliams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Winter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wheeliams trying to keep a closed guard but Winter is proving a slippery customer.
Winter wants to control from the top but Wheeliams keeps moving.
Winter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wheeliams pulls Winter in to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Derown Wheeliams.
The fighters circle momentarily. Winter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Winter gets a double leg takedown into Wheeliams's guard.
Winter is working Wheeliams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winter trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeliams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winter trying to control but Wheeliams is working from the bottom.
Winter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wheeliams keeping moving, preventing Winter from controlling successfully.
Winter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andrew Winter.
Winter wants to clinch but Wheeliams slips to the side

and Wheeliams counters with a shoot takedown. Winter fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wheeliamsis looking to pass into half guard but Winter pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Winter is in guard.
Wheeliams trying to control the position.
Wheeliams keeping moving, preventing Winter from controlling successfully.
Wheeliams wants to stand up but Winter is controlling him.
Wheeliams is pulling down on Winter's head. It's preventing any offense from Winter, at least for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wheeliams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Winter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Winter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wheeliams to the mat! Wheeliams manages to get full guard.
Winter postures up in Wheeliams's guard and throws a big left but Wheeliams blocks it.
Wheeliams controlling the position.
Winter trying to control but Wheeliams is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wheeliams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winter is looking to slow Wheeliams down with leg kicks.
Wheeliams slips a jab and a cross from Winter.

Winter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wheeliams's guard.
Wheeliams keeping moving, preventing Winter from controlling successfully.
Wheeliams is adopting a defensive guard.
Andrew Winter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wheeliams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wheeliams is adopting a defensive guard.
Winter trying to control but Wheeliams is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Winter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wheeliams on the side of the head.

Winter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wheeliams quickly recovers to half guard.
Wheeliams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wheeliams tries to get out of the position.
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!
Wheeliams is holding on to half guard well.
Winter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wheeliams keeps working.
Winter is stalling here. Wheeliams is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Winter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wheeliams has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Wheeliams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Winter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wheeliams's guard! Nice work there by Winter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeliams working a defensive guard here.
Winter throws a big elbow that misses.
Winter trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeliams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wheeliams is trying to control Winter's posture but Winter avoids it.
Winter working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeliams wants to control but Winter postures up.
Wheeliams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Winter's best efforts.
Winter is looking to take a break and control but Wheeliams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Winter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wheeliams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Winter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winter trying to control from Wheeliams's half guard. Wheeliams has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Andrew Winter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Winter works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Winter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Winter 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Winter!