PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Your Mom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KJ Hoodwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mom comes into the arena with Ameno by ERA blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hoodwell's choice of entrance music: Pinball. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mom
vs
Hoodwell

215 cm
22
277 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
266 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Balco Boys Battle Gear

KAISER
Fire Nutrition (Muscle Bulk 157)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Your Mom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KJ Hoodwell!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mom throws a shot to the body.
Mom lands a nice shot that snaps Hoodwell's head back.

It looks like KJ Hoodwell has been cut.
Hoodwell is looking to clinch but Mom is avoiding it.
Hoodwell shoots in for a takedown but Mom shows good takedown defense.
Hoodwell takes one to the side of 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!
Hoodwell slips a jab and a cross from Mom.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mom, as that shot connected.
Mom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoodwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mom stuns Hoodwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoodwell looks gassed!
Nice shot by Mom.
Mom lands with a good body shot.
Hoodwell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mom sizes up Hoodwell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mom cracks Hoodwell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab by Mom.
Mom digs a good body shot into Hoodwell's ribs.

Mom drops Hoodwell with a beautiful combination! Hoodwell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mom is looking for the KO!
Mom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mom throws a right hand that Hoodwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoodwell also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as Mom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoodwell doesn't seem phased though.
Jab by Mom.
Hoodwell takes one to the chin there.
Mom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mom scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoodwell should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoodwell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoodwell at a distance.

Mom lands a left and a right that send Hoodwell crashing to the mat, dazed. Mom thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mom cracks Hoodwell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
KJ Hoodwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Mom.
Hoodwell fails with the takedown.
Mom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoodwell has time to react.
Mom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hoodwell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mom wants it to stay on the feet.
Your Mom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KJ Hoodwell.
Mom scores with a nice strike.
Mom works Hoodwell's body with a nice hook.
Mom throws a one two combo.
Mom throws a nice looking combination but Hoodwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mom lands a body shot.
Mom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mom lands an overhand right.
Your Mom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hoodwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoodwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoodwell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoodwell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mom tries to pull guard but Hoodwell holds him up against the cage and eventually Mom drops back down to his feet.
Mom tries to pull guard but Hoodwell holds him up against the cage and eventually Mom drops back down to his feet.
Mom fails to pull guard.
Hoodwell jumps guard but Mom stands there with Hoodwell around his waist. Hoodwell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoodwell just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mom scores with a nice right hand.
Mom is working the combinations to good effect here.
Decent striking displayed by Mom there.
Hoodwell takes one to the chin there.
Mom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mom lands a head shot.
Mom works Hoodwell's body with a nice hook.
A nice combination there by Mom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoodwell backs up against the cage.
Mom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoodwell backs up against the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Hoodwell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mom keeps the fight on the outside.
Mom scores with a hook to the body. Hoodwell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mom lands with a nice combination. Hoodwell backs away looking to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Mom.
Hoodwell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hoodwell shoots in but Mom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch lands to the side of Hoodwell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hoodwell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mom jabs Hoodwell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mom lands a jab to Hoodwell's midsection.
Hoodwell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoodwell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoodwell misses with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoodwell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoodwell is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mom is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hoodwell.
Mom looks to land a combination. Hoodwell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mom lands with a hook. Hoodwell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hoodwell misses with a jab to the body
enabling Mom to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Your Mom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on KJ Hoodwell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hoodwell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mom misses with a double jab.
Mom scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoodwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mom defends it nicely.
Hoodwell misses with a straight left.
Mom fails to land with a series of punches.
Mom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mom throws out a powerful jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hoodwell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mom can't fight it off and eventually Hoodwell manages to take the fight to the floor. Mom looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mom trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodwell looking to pass the guard.
Hoodwell passes Mom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hoodwell thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mom to regain full guard.

Hoodwell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mom!

Mom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mom wants to control but Hoodwell is keeping him busy.
Hoodwell wants to control but Mom postures up.
Mom wants to stand but Hoodwell is controlling his arm.
Hoodwell is trying to improve his position.
Hoodwell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Mom is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hoodwell tries to buck Mom off but Mom is having none of it.
Mom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoodwell can do to turn this around?

Mom decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hoodwell to his feet.

Hoodwell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mom!
Hoodwell pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mom wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hoodwell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mom wants to hold on but Hoodwell pushes him away.
Hoodwell thowing shots but they're missing.
Hoodwell pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mom is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hoodwell seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mom is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Your Mom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on KJ Hoodwell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A combination from Mom does no damage.

Hoodwell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hoodwell is keen to just control but Mom is a slippery customer.
Mom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hoodwell wants to control but Mom is keeping him busy.
Hoodwell trying to pass the guard but Mom defending well.
Mom trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoodwell moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mom keeps working.

Hoodwell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mom can't do much from the bottom here.

Hoodwell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hoodwell is looking to take a break and control but Mom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hoodwell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mom has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hoodwell but great work by Mom.
Hoodwell is not content to let Mom control the position.
Hoodwell sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoodwell wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell wants to get back to full guard but Mom has mounted him!
Hoodwell tries to hold on but Mom postures up.

Mom is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hoodwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Mom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mom.
Hoodwell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoodwell.
Hoodwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoodwell fails with the takedown.
Your Mom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KJ Hoodwell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoodwell takes one to the chin there.
Mom cracks Hoodwell with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoodwell has time to react.
Mom cracks Hoodwell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mom lands a jab to the head.
Mom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoodwell at a distance.
Mom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoodwell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hoodwell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mom looks to land a combination but Hoodwell avoids it well.
Hoodwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Mom counter with a right hand.
Mom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoodwell in his tracks.
Hoodwell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Your Mom clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on KJ Hoodwell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mom scores with a nice strike.
Mom lands an overhand right.

Hoodwell closes the distance and clinches.
Mom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoodwell smiles and moves away.
Mom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoodwell on the side of the head.
Mom lands with a cross.
A right-left combo lands from Mom.
Mom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoodwell has a takedown stuffed.
Mom scores with a jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mom cracks Hoodwell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mom tests Hoodwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoodwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoodwell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Mom does no damage.
Mom throws a one two combo.
Hoodwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mom defends it nicely.
Mom connects with a crisp jab.
Hoodwell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mom to score with a decent uppercut.
Hoodwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mom as he avoids it easily.
Your Mom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KJ Hoodwell.
Mom lands a right hook to the body.
Mom dips to his left and cracks Hoodwell with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mom's corner calls for a 1-2. Mom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mom lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoodwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoodwell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoodwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoodwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mom throws a combination. Hoodwell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mom lands a body shot.
Mom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mom, as that shot connected.
Hoodwell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoodwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hoodwell has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body punch from Mom.
Mom connects with a looping right hand.
Hoodwell walks into a straight right hand from Mom.
Mom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoodwell has time to react.
Hoodwell shoots in looking for a takedown but Mom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoodwell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mom lands a jab to the nose.
Mom lands with a good body shot.
No luck for Hoodwell with that takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Mom.
Your Mom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mom moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mom keeps the fight on the outside.

Hoodwell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hoodwell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hoodwell moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mom has worked his arm free - good work by Mom!

Hoodwell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mom is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Your Mom had his way with KJ Hoodwell in that round.
The cut man is working on KJ Hoodwell's cut.
That's time! Mom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hoodwell is looking to clinch.
Mom misses with a wild body shot.
Mom throws a series of punches but Hoodwell avoids them all with ease.

Hoodwell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hoodwell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hoodwell off and has taken his back!
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.
Hoodwell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hoodwell is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mom is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Mom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mom tests Hoodwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Hoodwell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mom 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 stalling away here and it's allowed Mom to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mom keeping full guard, as Hoodwell tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mom keeping moving, preventing Hoodwell from controlling successfully.
Hoodwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hoodwell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mom misses with a wild combination.
Hoodwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Mom circles away.
Mom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoodwell circles away quickly and effectively.

Hoodwell shoots in and bounces Mom off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell postures up in Mom's guard and throws a big left but Mom blocks it.
Mom is trying to control the position but Hoodwell postures up.
Hoodwell trying to control but Mom is working from the bottom.
Hoodwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mom keeping moving, preventing Hoodwell from controlling successfully.
Hoodwell pushing down on Mom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Hoodwell seems to be looking for submissions.

Hoodwell is looking for a kimura but Mom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoodwell to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mom keeping moving, preventing Hoodwell from controlling successfully.
Mom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hoodwell controlling the position for now.
Hoodwell is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Hoodwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Your Mom!
Your Mom retains his heavyweight title!