PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between KJ Hoodwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoodwell comes to the cage accompanied by Boom (How You Like That). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Hoodwell
vs
Woo

190 cm
24
266 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

192 cm
20
260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KJ Hoodwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr Woo!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoodwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Woo tries to avoid it but Hoodwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Woo to the ground. Woo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

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

Hoodwell seems to be looking for submissions.

Hoodwell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Hoodwell is looking for a kimura but Woo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoodwell to get the leverage.

Woo looking for submissions off his back.

Hoodwell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Woo is just riding it out for now. Hoodwell eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodwell moves into full mount! Woo won't be happy about that!

Hoodwell swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Woo is now in Hoodwell's guard. A big mistake from Hoodwell there, giving up the dominant position!

Hoodwell looking for a guillotine here but Woo defends easily.

Hoodwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hoodwell is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Woo is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoodwell is defending well.
Hoodwell regains half guard.

Woo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Woo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hoodwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoodwell is pressing down on Woo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Woo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hoodwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Woo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Woo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hoodwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Woo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Woo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoodwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woo has managed to get both his arms back between Hoodwell's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Woo drops back looking for a leg! Hoodwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoodwell manages to kick Woo off! Woo jumps back into Hoodwell's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Woo 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.

Woo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Woo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hoodwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Woo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoodwell is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Hoodwell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hoodwell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Woo sprawls well initially but Hoodwell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hoodwell trying to mount his opponent but Woo defends it.

Hoodwell is working for a kimura but Woo is defending it quite comfortably.

Hoodwell is trying to work for a kimura but Woo is defending well.
Hoodwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Hoodwell has gone for a leg lock! Woo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hoodwell's guard.

Woo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Woo 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.
Hoodwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Woo manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoodwell drops back looking for a leg! Woo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Woo manages to kick Hoodwell off! Hoodwell jumps back into Woo's guard.
Hoodwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoodwell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hoodwell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Woo prevents Hoodwell from improving position.

Hoodwell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Woo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hoodwell but great work by Woo.

Woo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hoodwell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hoodwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Woo pulls his head out easily.

Hoodwell looking for submissions off his back.

Hoodwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Woo is working for a kimura but Hoodwell is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoodwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Hoodwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hoodwell is tightening it up a little... Woo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Woo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Woo taps out! nice BJJ there by Hoodwell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). KJ Hoodwell!