PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi The Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Winchester has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Winchester
vs
The Killer

190 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
18
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ichi The Killer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Killer tries to clinch up.
The Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Winchester moves out of range easily.
No luck for Winchester with that takedown attempt.
Winchester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Killer throws a head kick that misses.
The Killer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Winchester shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Killer as he jumps to the side.

Winchester moves into the clinch.
Winchester throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Killer blocks it with crossed arms.
The Killer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winchester gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Killer.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Winchester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Killer working hard to break the clinch.
The Killer is working for takedown but Winchester is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brad Winchester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi The Killer.
Winchester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Killer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Winchester avoids a wild elbow strike from The Killer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Winchester.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Killer.
A short right from Winchester.
The Killer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Winchester is trying to drag The Killer to the mat but The Killer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Winchester pulls guard successfully.

Winchester pushes The Killer off and gets back to his feet.
Winchester thumps The Killer with a low kick.
Winchester tries for a takedown but The Killer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winchester is breathing heavily.
Winchester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by The Killer.
The Killer scores with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Killer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The Killer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Winchester on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Winchester tries to get out of the position.
Winchester is refusing to be controlled, as The Killer sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Killer throwing shots but Winchester is blocking nicely.
Winchester is looking to escape.
Winchester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Killer prevents Winchester from standing back up.
The Killer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Killer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winchester with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this 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!
Winchester pushes The Killer off looking to stand but The Killer dives back in and keeps control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.

The Killer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Winchester's half guard.
The Killer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Killer working Winchester over with strikes.
The Killer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winchester defending well though.
The Killer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Killer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Killer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Killer is trying to control. Winchester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Winchester works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Killer is looking to work some ground and pound but Winchester has wrist control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Winchester scores with a spinning back kick!
Winchester with a poor takedown
and The Killer counters with a nice body kick.
Winchester fails with a takedown attempt.
The Killer lands a head kick. Winchester smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Killer throws a push kick but Winchester slaps the foot to one side.
The Killer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Killer lands with a slapping head kick.
Winchester wants to clinch.
The Killer throws a head kick but Winchester moves out of range.
The Killer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Winchester fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Killer sprawls well initially but Winchester persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Winchester prevents The Killer from improving his position.
Winchester trying to control the action but The Killer is working from the bottom.
Winchester is thwarting The Killer's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ichi The Killer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A jab from Winchester does it's job there.
Winchester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Killer sprawls well. The Killer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winchester gets slowly back to his feet.
Winchester takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Winchester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Killer misses with a kick to the body.
The Killer tries to score with a low kick but Winchester moves his leg out of the way.
Winchester blocks a head kick by The Killer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The Killer shoots in and bounces Winchester off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Winchester working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Killer preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester has momentary wrist control but The Killer slips an elbow through the middle.
Winchester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Killer prevents Winchester from getting back to his feet.
The Killer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Winchester wants to sweep here but The Killer controlling him for the moment.
Winchester wants to stand but The Killer is controlling the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

The Killer feints and as Winchester raises his hands in defense, The Killer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Winchester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Winchester throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Winchester preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Killer with a nice head shot there.
The Killer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Winchester pushes The Killer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Killer fails to land with a series of punches.
Winchester tries to clinch up but The Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
The Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Killer throws a lazy head kick

and Winchester counters by clinching up.

Winchester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Killer throws a lazy head kick

and Winchester counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Winchester.
Winchester throws a head punch that misses.
The Killer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Winchester goes for a takedown attempt but The Killer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Killer looks to land a right hand but Winchester moved out of range.
Winchester fails with the takedown

so The Killer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Winchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Killer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester wants to stand up but The Killer is controlling him.
The Killer stopping the sweep attempt from Winchester.
The Killer looking to pass the guard.
The Killer throwing strikes but missing.
Winchester pulls The Killer in close to prevent any damage.
The Killer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Killer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A solid body kick from The Killer.

Winchester has taken the fight to the clinch.

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.
Winchester stops a takedown attempt from The Killer.
Winchester stops a takedown attempt from The Killer.
The Killer blocks an elbow strike from Winchester.
Winchester is pressed up against the cage. The Killer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Winchester down to the mat. Winchester avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

The Killer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Winchester's guard.
The Killer scoring with some ground and pound.
Winchester trying to control the position here.
The Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winchester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Killer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winchester's head.
Winchester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Killer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Killer postures up in Winchester's guard and throws a big left but Winchester blocks it.
Winchester lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Killer!
Winchester with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichi The Killer 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!

Winchester misses with a takedown attempt

and The Killer counters with a shoot takedown. Winchester fights it but they end up in guard.
The Killer stands up over Winchester, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Killer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winchester not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winchester striking off his back but it's not causing The Killer any problems.
The Killer working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Killer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Killer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winchester's head.
The Killer trying to control but Winchester is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winchester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winchester fails with the takedown

and The Killer counters with a shoot takedown. Winchester fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Killer is standing up over Winchester. Winchester looks to escape but The Killer dives into side control.
Winchester tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Killer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Winchester is looking for a sweep.
The Killer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Winchester is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The Killer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
An elbow from The Killer crashes against the mat.
Winchester gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Killer misses with a head shot. Winchester uses the momentum to regain guard.
The Killer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Killer postures up and lands a big shot to Winchester's brow.

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.

Winchester has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes The Killer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Winchester gets caught flat footed, as The Killer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Killer pushes down on Winchester's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Killer stops Winchester from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Killer lands a nice short elbow.
The Killer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winchester regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ichi The Killer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winchester manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The Killer tries to hold on but Winchester postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester unloading with bombs!
The Killer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Winchester working The Killer over with strikes here.
The Killer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four 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.

The Killer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Winchester.
The Killer is trying desperately to improve position.
Winchester working The Killer over with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Killer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Winchester landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brad Winchester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ichi The Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winchester cracks The Killer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ichi The Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Killer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichi The Killer!