PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kris Wineland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wineland comes to the cage accompanied by Notorious B.I.G - Mo' Money Mo' Problems . Moe Money is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Wineland
vs
Money

190 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Wineland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moe Money!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wineland lands with a slapping head kick.
Wineland shoots for a double leg takedown but Money sprawls well. He's pushed Wineland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Money feints and as Wineland raises his hands in defense, Money changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Wineland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Money gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wineland on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wineland tries to get out of the position.
Money stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wineland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wineland wants to get back to his feet but Money is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wineland trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Money looking to pass the guard.
Money must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Money thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wineland wants to stand but Money is controlling the position.

Money 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.
Money stops Wineland from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wineland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Money is one step ahead there.

Wineland working for a triangle but Money defends it easily.
Wineland wants to get back to his feet but Money is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wineland can't keep his opponent in guard - Money advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Money is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wineland defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Money stops Wineland from getting back to his feet.
Money is pressing down on Wineland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wineland is holding on for now.
Wineland gets back to full guard.
Money pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wineland is keeping the position for now.
Money stops Wineland from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money stopping the sweep attempt from Wineland.
Money trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Money drops back looking for a leg! Wineland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wineland manages to kick Money off! Money jumps back into Wineland's guard.
Wineland throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Wineland has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Money off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Money scores with a takedown into Wineland's guard.

Wineland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Money defends it easily.

Money thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wineland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Money defends it easily.
Wineland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Money drops back looking for a leg! Wineland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wineland manages to kick Money off! Money jumps back into Wineland's guard.
Money looks gassed!
Money trying to move into half guard but instead Wineland has managed to sweep!

Money is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wineland's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Money is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wineland defends well.
Wineland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Money had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wineland defends it easily.
Wineland pushes down on Money's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wineland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wineland moves nicely into side control.
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 Kris Wineland will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wineland shoots in looking for a takedown but Money manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wineland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wineland shoots in looking for a takedown. Money tries to sprawl out of it but Wineland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Money manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Money stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Wineland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wineland shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense.
Wineland throws a head kick that misses.

Money shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wineland's guard.
Wineland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Money is one step ahead there.
Money pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wineland is keeping the position for now.
Money passes into half guard.
Wineland is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moe Money has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Money is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wineland wants to control but Money is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wineland is trying to stand.

Money is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Money is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wineland defends it well.
Money prevents Wineland from standing back up.

Money wants to work for an arm triangle but Wineland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wineland wants to improve his position but Money is controlling well.

Wineland pushes Money off and gets back to his feet.

Money shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wineland is trying to defend but Money finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money prevents Wineland from standing back up.

Money wants to work for an arm triangle but Wineland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Money is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wineland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Money's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Money's back!
Wineland has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Money's body.
Money tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wineland is riding his opponent, not letting Money buck him off.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wineland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Money rolls, trying to escape but Wineland keeps control of the position.
Wineland just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Kris Wineland wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wineland shoots in for a double leg but Money sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Money manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wineland on his heels. He'll look to pass Wineland's guard now, I'm sure.

Wineland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Money defends it easily.

Wineland is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!

Money wants the takedown. Wineland is fighting it off but Money persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wineland's guard against the cage.

Wineland is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wineland is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wineland is trying to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Money has hold of one of Wineland's legs. Wineland is fighting the takedown attempt but Money gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Money 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.

Money drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Money jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Moe Money will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wineland fails with an attempt to clinch.

Money gets the takedown into side control.
Wineland is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Money is controlling him well.

Money is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wineland has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wineland is pushing Money's head away, looking to escape. Money manages to hold on to the position though.

Money tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Wineland throws Money to one side and escapes!

Wineland tries to sprawl but Money drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Wineland pushes Money off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Money scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wineland is pushing Money's head away, looking to escape. Money manages to hold on to the position though.

Money working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wineland wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wineland manages to get back to half guard.
Wineland tries to roll over but Money keeps him under control.
Wineland looks like he's trying to stand up.

Wineland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wineland is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wineland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Money is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Money seems to be working for a kimura but Wineland defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wineland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wineland wants to stand but Money is controlling the position.

Wineland manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Money closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wineland did well to prevent Money getting side control.

Wineland looking for submissions off his back.
Money is thwarting Wineland's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Money seems to be looking for submissions.

Wineland has one foot on Money's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Wineland has closed the distance and engaged Money in a clinch.
Wineland is looking to take this one to the mat.

Money gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wineland regains guard.

Money thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Wineland manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Money shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wineland is trying to defend but Money finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wineland is trying to stand back up but Money is controlling him
Money wants to pass to mount but Wineland is defending the position.

Wineland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Money is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Money is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Money is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wineland sees it coming and defends easily.

Wineland has one foot on Money's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Wineland moves into range and clinches up with Money.

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

Wineland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Money can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Wineland kicks Money off and gets to his feet.

Money decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Moe Money.
I think Money 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Money!