PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winslow comes to the cage accompanied by KJ-52 - Let's go. The crowd seem to be enjoying Quinn's choice of entrance music: Boats & Hoes. Shane Winslow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Winslow
vs
Quinn

195 cm
37
271 lbs
26 - 28 - 0

192 cm
30
227 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 28 - 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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buster Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Quinn as Winslow shoots in.
Winslow moves out of range of the body kick.
Winslow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quinn.
A punch combination from Quinn misses.
Quinn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quinn swinging wildly here.
Quinn misses with a double jab.
Quinn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Winslow counters with a takedown into side control.

Winslow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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 working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Winslow goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Quinn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Winslow but great work by Quinn.
Winslow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Winslow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Winslow looking for submissions off his back.

Winslow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quinn pulls his head out easily.

Winslow looking for subs from the bottom but Quinn mounts him!
Winslow is looking to improve his position but Quinn isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn content just to control the position here.
Winslow regains half guard.
Winslow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been informed that Quinn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Winslow with the active half guard here but Quinn passes nicely into side control.

Quinn decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Quinn throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winslow tries to counter with a takedown but Quinn is quick to defend against it.
Winslow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Quinn tries to avoid it but Winslow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Quinn to the ground. Quinn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winslow.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Winslow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winslow moves away.
Winslow appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Winslow walks into a left hand.
A head kick misses from Quinn.
A combination from Quinn does no damage.
Quinn throws a right and a left that Winslow avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quinn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winslow.
Quinn throws a wild body kick that Winslow sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Quinn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Winslow shoots in for a takedown but Quinn shows good takedown defense.
Quinn connects with a crisp jab.
Quinn pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Winslow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Winslow goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Quinn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Winslow but great work by Quinn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Quinn decides to stand back up.
Quinn is looking to score with low kicks.
Winslow half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Quinn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winslow manages to avoid it.
Quinn connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quinn throws a leg kick but Winslow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Quinn tries to land a body kick

and Winslow counters with a single leg into guard. Quinn didn't expect that.
Winslow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quinn is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow is looking to advance position but Quinn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Winslow working to try and regain half guard.

Quinn stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Quinn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Winslow counters with a single leg into guard. Quinn didn't expect that.
Quinn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winslow advances position into side control!

Winslow swings around for an armbar but Quinn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Winslow's guard.

Winslow working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Quinn has passed into half guard!

Winslow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Winslow looking for submissions off his back.

Winslow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Winslow actively working from the bottom here.

Winslow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quinn pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quinn decides to stand and escape the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Quinn. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quinn. Winslow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winslow attempts a counter takedown but Quinn avoids it well and moves away.
Quinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Winslow tries to counter with a takedown but Quinn is quick to defend against it.
Quinn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Winslow rather than just go for the knockout.
Winslow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Buster Quinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quinn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick by Quinn misses

and Winslow counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

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

Winslow seems to be working for a kimura but Quinn defends the submission attempt.

Winslow is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is trying to stand.
Winslow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quinn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quinn is looking to escape.

Winslow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quinn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winslow.

Winslow seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Quinn has recovered full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Quinn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Quinn throws a series of strikes that have Winslow backpedaling.
Quinn wants to land a leg kick but Winslow is out of range.
Quinn stuffs the takedown.
Buster Quinn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Winslow.
Quinn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winslow on the side of the head.
Winslow looks for a takedown but Quinn sprawls well.
Quinn unleashes a big counter combination but Winslow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winslow dives in for a single leg takedown but Quinn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Winslow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Winslow.
Buster Quinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winslow shoots for a takedown but Quinn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Quinn throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winslow moves away.
Winslow tries to clinch there but Quinn circles away.
Buster Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Quinn lands with a right hand.
No luck for Winslow with that takedown attempt.
Quinn tries to land a body kick

and Winslow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Quinn's guard.

Winslow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Quinn dives on top into guard.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Winslow working for submissions but it's allowed Quinn to get to half guard.

Winslow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Winslow actively working from the bottom here.

Winslow with the active half guard here but Quinn passes nicely into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winslow looking for a sweep but Quinn has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Winslow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shane Winslow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is working hard here to advance position.
Winslow gets back to half guard.

Quinn decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Quinn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quinn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Shane Winslow has been cut.
Winslow wants to clinch up but Quinn keeps it at a distance.
Quinn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Quinn connects with a body shot.
Quinn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Winslow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quinn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn tries to bum rush Winslow with a series of wild strikes but Winslow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quinn tries to land a front kick but Winslow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quinn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winslow feinted with a counter takedown.
Winslow avoids the head kick by Quinn.
Quinn misses with a double jab.
Quinn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quinn throws out a leg kick but Winslow moves out of range and Quinn only half commits.
Winslow tries to counter with a takedown but Quinn is quick to defend against it.
Quinn swinging wildly here.
Quinn throws a head kick but Winslow moves out of range.
Buster Quinn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab, jab by Quinn - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Quinn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quinn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Quinn!
Our winner, Buster Quinn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.