PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Woods's choice of entrance music: Jackson 5 - ABC. The key to victory for Dennis Law has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Law
vs
Woods

175 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dennis Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Woods!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Law darts in and clinches Woods up against the cage.

Law drags the fight down to the ground.
Woods preventing the sweep.
Law is trying to control the position but Woods postures up.
Woods wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Law throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Law 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.

Woods thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Law looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Law shoots in and drives through. Woods sprawls well.
Law shoots in for a double leg but Woods sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Law lands a high kick!

It looks like Manny Woods has been cut.
Law tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Woods but Woods pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods stuffs the takedown.
Woods stuffs the takedown.
Good shot there by Woods.
Woods circles away from the clinch attempt.
Woods doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Woods lands a slapping body shot.
Law is breathing heavily.
Law throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Law swats away the attempt to clinch by Woods.

Woods drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law trying to control but Woods flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

Law showing good submission defense here.
Woods tries to keep control of the position but Law is staying busy.

Woods has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Law has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law trying to control the hands but Woods breaks the grip.

Woods is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Woods looking for the choke but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods keeps control of the position as Law tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Law is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Woods gets his way!
Law looking very determined here, making life difficult for Woods.

Law won't enjoy being in this position. Woods looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Law is tapping - it's over boys! Woods picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manny Woods!