PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander comes to the cage accompanied by Best Around By Joe Esposito. Shane Winslow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alexander
vs
Winslow

193 cm
27
245 lbs
3 - 15 - 0

195 cm
26
271 lbs
12 - 16 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 3 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Winslow!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Alexander or perhaps it was just good defense by Winslow which made him look bad.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winslow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Alexander clinches.
Winslow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexander fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sean Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Winslow.
Alexander scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Shane Winslow has been cut.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winslow as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winslow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexander lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Winslow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alexander!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Winslow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winslow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Winslow throws a strike aimed at the side of Alexander's head but Alexander avoids it well.
Winslow working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Winslow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Winslow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working.

Winslow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alexander is trying to control Winslow's posture but Winslow avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Winslow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Winslow fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alexander is pushing Winslow's head away, looking to escape. Winslow manages to hold on to the position though.

Winslow stands up and we're back to a striking 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!
Alexander shoots in but Winslow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexander scores with a head kick. Winslow tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alexander will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alexander.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Alexander throws a right hand that Winslow ducks under and follows up with a left that Winslow also avoids with ease.
Winslow has a takedown stuffed.
Winslow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Winslow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Winslow fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alexander to the ground. Winslow is now in Alexander's guard.
Winslow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Winslow wanted to stand there but Alexander had control of the position.

Alexander had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winslow defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow postures up and lands a big shot to Alexander's brow.
Winslow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Winslow throws a big right hand that misses.

Alexander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winslow wanted to stand there but Alexander had control of the position.

Alexander is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winslow is aware though and is defending well.
Winslow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Winslow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winslow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.

Alexander is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winslow is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane Winslow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Winslow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Winslow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Winslow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexander but Alexander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winslow leaves Alexander with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Alexander enables Winslow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alexander manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Winslow trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.

Winslow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alexander has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winslow has managed to get both his arms back between Alexander's legs - danger averted.

Alexander is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winslow is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Winslow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Winslow landing a few strikes.

Winslow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alexander is trying to improve his position.

Winslow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winslow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Winslow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Winslow trying to control the position but Alexander is working away.
Winslow working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Winslow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winslow working the ground and pound but Alexander is defending the strikes.

Winslow decides to stand back up. Winslow steps back and let's Alexander get back to his feet.
Alexander swinging wildly here.
Winslow has a takedown stuffed.
Sean Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Winslow.
Horrible takedown by Winslow or perhaps it was just good defense by Alexander which made him look bad.
Winslow keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alexander.

Alexander closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Alexander thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Winslow tries to buck Alexander off but Alexander is having none of it.

Alexander stands up and beckons Winslow to his feet.
Winslow dives in and grabs Alexander's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes down on Winslow's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexander throws a series of punches but Winslow moves out of range.
Winslow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Winslow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Alexander throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Winslow was covering up waiting for the punch and Alexander finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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.

Alexander has gone for a leg lock! Winslow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alexander's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Winslow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Winslow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Alexander misses with a takedown

and Winslow counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alexander's guard now.

Alexander has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winslow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Winslow from controlling successfully.
Winslow is stalling in the full guard.
Winslow landing with the ground and pound.
Winslow throws a big right hand that misses.

Alexander looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winslow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexander is keeping the position for now.

Winslow gets to his feet. Alexander looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Winslow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winslow cracks Alexander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Sean Alexander has been cut.
Winslow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Alexander counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Winslow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Alexander postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Winslow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alexander, into his guard.
Winslow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winslow chips away with some ground and pound.

Winslow drops back looking for a leg! Alexander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexander manages to kick Winslow off! Winslow jumps back into Alexander's guard.
Winslow postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
Winslow stops Alexander from standing up.
Winslow pushing down on Alexander's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alexander tries to roll over but Winslow keeps him under control.
Alexander is not content to let Winslow control the position.
Winslow trying to pass the guard but Alexander defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Winslow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet.

Alexander looking for submissions off his back.
Alexander is trying to get back to full guard.

Winslow is working for a kimura but Alexander is defending it quite comfortably.

Winslow stands up out of the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Winslow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Winslow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Winslow landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Winslow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alexander has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander regains half guard.
Winslow trying to control from half guard but Alexander is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Winslow connects with a nice short shot to Alexander's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Alexander is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winslow pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Winslow really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Winslow throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Winslow closes the distance and clinches up with Alexander, looking for a takedown. Winslow pushes Alexander against the cage but Alexander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Winslow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alexander pinned against the cage. Alexander gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sean Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexander shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Winslow defends it nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Winslow dives in and grabs Alexander's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes down on Winslow's head and hops out.
Sean Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Winslow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexander but Alexander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Alexander with that takedown attempt.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winslow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winslow dodges the punch combination from Alexander.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winslow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexander moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Winslow looking to score a takedown here. Alexander is defending well but Winslow drives through and ends up in Alexander's guard.
Shane Winslow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winslow connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winslow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Winslow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alexander manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alexander stuffs the takedown attempt from Winslow. Winslow gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winslow.
Winslow slips a jab and a cross from Alexander.
Alexander tries to land a front kick but Winslow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Winslow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alexander tries to avoid it but Winslow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alexander to the ground. Alexander escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Winslow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander scores with a leg kick.
Alexander takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Winslow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Winslow tries for a takedown but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexander throws a nice looking combination but Winslow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winslow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexander sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Winslow shoots in and gets a takedown into Alexander's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Alexander had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winslow defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Winslow dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

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

Alexander kicks Winslow off and gets to his feet.
Winslow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winslow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Winslow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Alexander leaves Winslow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Winslow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Winslow's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Winslow prevents Alexander from escaping the position.
Winslow working the ground and pound.
Alexander is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Winslow taking a breather here.
Winslow tries to advance to mount but can't.
Winslow cracks Alexander with a big right hand but Alexander just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Winslow is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexander is defending well.
Alexander parries the strikes from Winslow easily there. Winslow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alexander to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winslow trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Alexander tries to buck Winslow off but Winslow is having none of it.
Alexander wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Alexander tries to bench press Winslow off him but Winslow keeps the position.
Alexander is working to avoid the ground and pound but Winslow connects with a decent elbow.
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!
Winslow in side control lands a decent elbow.
Winslow trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Winslow lands a few punches from side control.
Alexander is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Winslow wants to control but Alexander is keeping him busy.
Winslow scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alexander to see if he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is not content to let Winslow control the position.
Winslow connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alexander some visible discomfort.
Winslow is looking to take a break and control but Alexander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Winslow trying to control the position but Alexander is working away.
Winslow lands a few punches from side control.
Alexander struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow cracks Alexander with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Winslow trying to control the position but Alexander is working away.
Alexander is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Winslow asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Winslow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working.
Alexander can't do much from the bottom here.
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!

Winslow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Winslow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sean Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winslow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Winslow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alexander has escaped the position, nice work there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Winslow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Winslow 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Shane Winslow!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Shane Winslow!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Shane Winslow!

Shane Winslow wins by unanimous decision!
Shane Winslow took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'What do you say about that? I'm no longer an easy fight, now I kick everybody's ass, and watch up you're maybe next!'.