PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Canelo Avila (ranked 2752 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mackenzie Wineland (ranked 4040 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Avila
vs
Wineland

180 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

177 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Canelo Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mackenzie Wineland!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wineland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Avila pinned against the cage. Avila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Avila was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wineland with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Avila counter with a right hand.
Avila definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wineland wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
And Avila counters with a quick kick to the body but Wineland blocks it.
Avila fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avila misses with a double jab

and Wineland decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Avila's guard.
Wineland preventing the sweep.
Avila keeping full guard, as Wineland tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wineland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wineland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Avila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wineland is aware though and is defending well.

Wineland decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Avila is breathing heavily.
Wineland misses with a takedown attempt - Avila sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Canelo Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mackenzie Wineland.
Avila misses with a head kick.
Avila misses with a head kick.
Wineland shoots in looking for a takedown. Avila tries to sprawl out of it but Wineland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Avila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Wineland looking to score a takedown here. Avila is defending well but Wineland drives through and ends up in Avila's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wineland wants to control from the top but Avila keeps moving.
Avila trying to keep a closed guard but Wineland is proving a slippery customer.

Wineland stands up from Avila's guard - Wineland perhaps looking for a knockout.

Wineland shoots in and gets a takedown into Avila's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wineland tries to free his leg and advance position but Avila is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avila wants to stand but Wineland is controlling the position.
Avila is trying to keep Wineland in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avila throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wineland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Avila is adopting a defensive guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four 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.
Avila wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Avila fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avila lands with a good body shot.
Avila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wineland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wineland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wineland takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A thudding body kick lands there by Avila!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Canelo Avila will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Avila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Avila scores with a push kick.
Canelo Avila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wineland blocks a head kick by Avila.
Wineland wants to clinch
and Avila counters with a nice body kick.
Avila thuds his shin into the meat of Wineland's side.

Wineland rushes Avila and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Avila controlling the action here for a moment.
Wineland can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Avila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wineland misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Avila.
Wineland throws a sloppy head kick
and Avila counters with a three punch combo that has Wineland backing up. Wineland nods at Avila to acknowledge the strikes.
Avila moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wineland is looking to clinch but Avila is avoiding it.
Wineland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avila is fending him off so far but Wineland persists. Nope, Avila circles away and we're back to standing.
Avila misses with the body kick

and Wineland counters with a single leg into guard. Avila didn't expect that.
Wineland prevents Avila from getting back to his feet.
Avila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wineland is one step ahead there.
Avila working a defensive guard here.
Wineland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wineland trying to control but Avila is working from the bottom.
Avila is pulling down on Wineland's head. It's preventing any offense from Wineland, at least for the moment.
Avila wants to sweep here but Wineland controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wineland trying to control but Avila is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Avila.
Avila throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Wineland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wineland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wineland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Avila's head.
Avila looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avila trying to control but Wineland postures up.
Wineland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Avila defending well though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Avila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wineland manages to get himself to full guard.

Wineland working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Canelo Avila dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Avila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wineland.
Avila throws a good cross that connects.
Avila keeps the fight on the outside.
Avila went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Wineland gets a clinch.
Wineland fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Wineland breaks the clinch.
Avila falls off balance throwing a combination

and Wineland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wineland pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wineland wants to stand and escape but Avila is having none of it.
Wineland trying to keep a closed guard but Avila is proving a slippery customer.
Avila would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Avila stands and steps away. Wineland gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Avila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wineland was well out of range. Poor timing from Avila.
Wineland is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Avila throws a nice head kick!
Avila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wineland lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wineland takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wineland.
A lull in the action here.
Wineland working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wineland gets to mount! Avila was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Avila bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wineland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wineland has a closed guard, preventing Avila from standing up.

Avila decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Avila throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four 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.
Nice shot by Avila.
Avila throws a head kick that misses.

Wineland closes the distance and pushes Avila back into the cage.
Avila tries to break the clinch but Wineland is controlling the position.
Wineland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Avila manages to break the clinch.
Wineland looks to clinch
and Avila makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Avila scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Avila throws a head kick that misses

and Wineland counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wineland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avila keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Canelo Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avila, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Canelo Avila!