PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Di Prospero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winchester comes to the cage accompanied by Pop Ya Head Off - Necro. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bob Winchester
vs
Di Prospero

195 cm
22
259 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
230 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Bob Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lorenzo Di Prospero!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester misses with a wild combination.
Winchester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winchester takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Winchester pushes Di Prospero up against the cage in a clinch.
Di Prospero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Di Prospero can't find room to land a body shot as Winchester controls the action.
Di Prospero tries to land a knee to the head but Winchester blocks with his arms.
Di Prospero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winchester blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Prospero is stalling here.
Di Prospero is struggling to control the position.
Di Prospero with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Di Prospero.
Di Prospero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Di Prospero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Di Prospero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Di Prospero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Di Prospero throws a head punch that misses.
Di Prospero throws a punch but it's blocked by Winchester.
Di Prospero lands a body shot.
Di Prospero misses with a body punch.
Di Prospero can't find room to land a body shot as Winchester controls the action.
Di Prospero misses with a punch on the inside.
Di Prospero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Di Prospero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winchester's elbow.
Di Prospero taking a breather.
Winchester looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Di Prospero - that landed with a thud.
Di Prospero misses with the head strike.
Di Prospero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Di Prospero looking to throw knees to the head but Winchester is blocking nicely.
Winchester tries to circle away but Di Prospero has him pinned against the cage.
Di Prospero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Di Prospero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Winchester has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Winchester wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Di Prospero pressing his opponent against the cage.
Di Prospero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Di Prospero unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Winchester is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Di Prospero.
Di Prospero misses with a knee strike.
Di Prospero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Di Prospero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Di Prospero tries to throw a body punch but Winchester avoids it by throwing Di Prospero back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Di Prospero - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Di Prospero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Di Prospero working Winchester over with knees to the body.
Di Prospero connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Prospero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Di Prospero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Di Prospero misses with a body punch.
Di Prospero misses with a body punch.
Di Prospero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winchester's face.
Di Prospero scores with a knee to the head.
Di Prospero misses with some punches.
Di Prospero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winchester backwards.
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!
Di Prospero is leaning against Winchester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Di Prospero misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been informed that Di Prospero has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Di Prospero is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Di Prospero.
Di Prospero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Di Prospero dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Winchester misses with a series of wild punches.
Di Prospero now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Di Prospero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Di Prospero scores with a jab. Winchester acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Winchester.

It looks like Lorenzo Di Prospero has been cut.
Winchester throws a nice looking combination but Di Prospero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Di Prospero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Winchester falls off balance throwing a combination
and Di Prospero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Di Prospero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Di Prospero pushes Winchester up against the cage in a clinch.
Di Prospero with a knee 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!
Good body shot from Di Prospero.
Di Prospero misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Di Prospero to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Prospero scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Di Prospero.
Di Prospero is trying to maintain a safe position but Winchester gets an underhook and turns Di Prospero into the cage.
Di Prospero tries to work over Winchester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winchester prevents a body shot from Di Prospero.
Di Prospero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winchester backwards.
Winchester has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Di Prospero working aggressively here.
Winchester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winchester blocking some punches.
Di Prospero taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Di Prospero misses with some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Di Prospero obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Prospero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Winchester avoids it.
Di Prospero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Winchester wants to get back to striking at distance but Di Prospero won't allow it.
Di Prospero looking to throw knees to the head but Winchester is blocking nicely.
Di Prospero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Di Prospero struggles to land a body shot inside as Winchester controls his hands.
Winchester being controlled against the cage.
Di Prospero digs a right hand underneath Winchester's ribcage. Winchester let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Di Prospero on the inside.
Di Prospero taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Prospero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Di Prospero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Winchester's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Winchester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Di Prospero misses with a knee strike.
Lorenzo Di Prospero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Di Prospero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winchester is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winchester.
Winchester has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Di Prospero.
Di Prospero tries a body shot but Winchester blocks it.
Di Prospero scores with a shoulder strike.
Di Prospero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Winchester blocking some punches.
Winchester is trying to force a seperation but Di Prospero has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Prospero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Di Prospero misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Di Prospero swings wildly with an uppercut but Winchester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winchester wants to get back to striking at distance but Di Prospero won't allow it.
Di Prospero misses with the head strike.
Di Prospero lands a nice shot to the body.
Di Prospero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Di Prospero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Di Prospero has a couple of punches blocked by Winchester.
Di Prospero tries a body shot but Winchester blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Di Prospero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lorenzo Di Prospero's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Di Prospero tries to clinch up but Winchester circles away and keeps his distance.
Di Prospero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Winchester does no damage.
Winchester misses with a combination
and Di Prospero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winchester swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Di Prospero.

Winchester drops Di Prospero with a left and a right! Oh, Di Prospero is hurt - Winchester dives into side control looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winchester prevents Di Prospero from escaping the position.
Di Prospero manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Winchester not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Winchester lands a nice short elbow.
Winchester prevents Di Prospero from standing back up.
Di Prospero trying to control from the bottom.
Winchester is looking to stall here but Di Prospero recovers full guard.
Di Prospero wants to get back to his feet but Winchester is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Prospero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Di Prospero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winchester doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winchester manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winchester being controlled here momentarily.
Di Prospero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winchester wants to pass the guard but Di Prospero is keeping the position.

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.
Di Prospero wants to sweep here but Winchester controlling him for the moment.
Winchester landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Di Prospero can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winchester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winchester landing some decent shots from guard.
Winchester is looking to work some ground and pound but Di Prospero has wrist control.
Winchester passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Winchester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Di Prospero keeps working.
Winchester works to advance to full mount. Di Prospero defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Prospero wants to control but Winchester is having none of it.
Di Prospero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Di Prospero is in a horrible position here. Winchester smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Di Prospero is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Prospero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winchester landing strikes from the mount and Di Prospero is in trouble!
Winchester with good strikes from the mount here!

Di Prospero is rocked!
Winchester lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Di Prospero! Winchester sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Di Prospero and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Bob Winchester!
Billy Bob Winchester spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.