PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Karolin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Karolin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Winslow
vs
Karolin

195 cm
26
271 lbs
12 - 15 - 0

190 cm
27
235 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Winslow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Karolin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winslow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karolin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karolin darts in trying to clinch

and Winslow counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Winslow.
Winslow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Karolin keeps moving.

Karolin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winslow is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winslow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Winslow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karolin keeping moving, preventing Winslow from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow passes Karolin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Winslow not doing much here.
Winslow prevents Karolin from improving his position.
Winslow trying to control from half guard but Karolin is working away.
Winslow is just content to waste time from the top position. Karolin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Winslow trying to control but Karolin is working from the bottom.

Karolin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winslow tries to free his leg and advance position but Karolin is retaining full guard.
Winslow trying to control but Karolin is working from the bottom.
Karolin controls Winslow momentarily but Winslow frees himself.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Karolin keeps moving.
Winslow looking to pass the guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Winslow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karolin was covering up waiting for the punch and Winslow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Winslow content to stall in guard here.
Winslow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karolin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karolin being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Winslow passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow wants to take a breather but Karolin is having none of it.
Winslow is really struggling to control Karolin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Winslow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Karolin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karolin is staying active underneath Winslow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karolin tries to roll over but Winslow keeps him under control.
Winslow wants to pass the guard but Karolin is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Winslow dominated that round.
That's time! Winslow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Winslow drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Winslow is trying to move to mount but Karolin reverses beautifully and ends up in Winslow's guard.
Winslow wants to sweep here but Karolin controlling him for the moment.
Winslow is working hard here to advance position.
Karolin is pushing down on Winslow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winslow is fighting to maintain full guard but Karolin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Winslow is looking to improve his position.
Karolin scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karolin working over Winslow with some ground and pound. Winslow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Karolin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Winslow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karolin thows a huge punch but Winslow dodges it nicely.
Karolin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karolin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Winslow wants to get back to full guard.
Karolin is keen to just control but Winslow is a slippery customer.
Karolin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Winslow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Winslow has his foot on Karolin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karolin works his way back into a safe position though.

Winslow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karolin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karolin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karolin stands up over Winslow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Karolin is working Winslow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Karolin stands up from Winslow's guard - Karolin perhaps looking for a knockout.

Karolin moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow tries to score a body lock takedown but Karolin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karolin is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Karolin gets control of Winslow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Karolin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Winslow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Karolin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winslow has managed to get both his arms back between Karolin's legs - danger averted.
Winslow trying to control the position from guard on top but Karolin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Karolin working for a triangle but Winslow defends it easily.
Winslow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karolin on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karolin can't keep his opponent in guard - Winslow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Winslow tries to pass to full mount but Karolin defends it.
Winslow controlling the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winslow wants to stand up but Karolin is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Karolin 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!

Winslow shoots in looking for a takedown but Karolin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Winslow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Karolin with that takedown attempt.
Karolin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winslow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karolin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Winslow stuffs the takedown.
Victor Karolin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Karolin clinches with his opponent.
Winslow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karolin is defending well.
Karolin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Winslow.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Winslow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winslow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karolin fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow throws a hook but Karolin blocks it.
Winslow shoots in for a double leg but Karolin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Winslow leaves Karolin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karolin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karolin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winslow circles away.
Winslow fails with a takedown attempt.
Karolin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winslow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karolin is defended easily by Winslow.
Winslow shoots in looking for a takedown but Karolin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Winslow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karolin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winslow is fending him off so far but Karolin persists. Nope, Winslow circles away and we're back to standing.
Winslow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karolin looks for a takedown but Winslow sprawls well.
Winslow misses with a looping left.
Victor Karolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karolin.
Karolin tries for a takedown but Winslow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winslow slaps away a takedown attempt from Karolin, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Winslow feints and as Karolin raises his hands in defense, Winslow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Winslow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karolin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winslow throwing strikes but missing.

Winslow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karolin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karolin has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karolin passes Winslow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Winslow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Winslow clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Winslow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karolin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winslow somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Winslow or perhaps it was just good defense by Karolin which made him look bad.
Winslow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karolin avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Winslow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karolin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Winslow counters with a single leg into guard. Karolin didn't expect that.
Karolin keeping moving, preventing Winslow from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Winslow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karolin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karolin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winslow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karolin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Karolin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Winslow frees his head nicely. Oh but Karolin has switched to an armbar! Winslow is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Victor Karolin!