PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jon Phenomenon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phenomenon has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Woods
vs
Jon Phenomenon

188 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
29
220 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jon Phenomenon!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods tries for a takedown but Phenomenon circles away easily
and Phenomenon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phenomenon leaves Woods with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Woods fails with the takedown
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some bone on bone action there as Woods checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Woods feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Woods throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phenomenon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phenomenon looks gassed!
Woods loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Woods looking to pass the guard.
Phenomenon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Woods has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phenomenon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Woods working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phenomenon's head.
Woods content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Phenomenon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Woods content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Phenomenon looking to control.
Woods trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woods postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Woods's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Woods working some strikes from top position.
Woods in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woods is working Phenomenon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Woods trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woods loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods is pushing down on Phenomenon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phenomenon is fighting to maintain full guard but Woods has managed to sneak the leg through.
Woods not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Phenomenon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Phenomenon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Woods thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Woods looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phenomenon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Phenomenon tries to roll over but Woods keeps him under control.
Phenomenon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Woods.
Woods throwing shots but Phenomenon is blocking nicely.
Woods landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Woods throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Woods connects with a nice short shot to Phenomenon's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Woods there.
Phenomenon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Woods.
Woods is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Woods looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phenomenon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Woods is nestled in close to Phenomenon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Phenomenon taking some punishment here, with Woods in his half guard.
Woods takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Phenomenon has hold of Woods's hands but Woods slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Woods working over Phenomenon with some ground and pound. Phenomenon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Woods sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phenomenon defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Woods landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Phenomenon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Woods.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Woods working over Phenomenon with some ground and pound. Phenomenon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Woods scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Woods scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Woods is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phenomenon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Woods.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phenomenon's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phenomenon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Woods scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Woods looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phenomenon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Woods dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Phenomenon gets caught flat footed, as Woods shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Woods is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Woods stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phenomenon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woods with a flurry of punches that miss.
Phenomenon wants to stand and escape but Woods is having none of it.
Woods cracks Phenomenon with a solid left hand.
Woods keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Phenomenon's head.
Woods is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Woods thows a big elbow that misses.
Phenomenon is breathing heavily.
Woods keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Phenomenon's head.
Woods throwing strikes from guard but Phenomenon blocks nicely.
Woods makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods with a nice head shot there.
Woods missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Woods postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Woods drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Woods as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Phenomenon screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Woods! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). James Woods!