PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Northwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Northwood has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Armstrong
vs
Northwood

178 cm
20
172 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

179 cm
26
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Northwood!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Eric Northwood has been cut.
Northwood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Armstrong as he avoids it easily.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Northwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.

Northwood scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

Northwood looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Northwood wants to work for an arm triangle but Armstrong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Northwood is working for a submission of some sort.

Northwood looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northwood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Northwood is looking for a kimura here.

Northwood looking for a submission but Armstrong manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northwood trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armstrong tries to get out of the position.

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.
Northwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.
Northwood wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Northwood looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Eric Northwood hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Northwood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Northwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Northwood's cut.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Northwood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andrew Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.

Northwood dives in and scores a takedown into Armstrong's guard.
Northwood won't allow Armstrong to get back to his feet.
Armstrong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Northwood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Northwood manages to pass to side control.
Northwood is looking to advance position but Armstrong won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Northwood wants to work for an arm triangle but Armstrong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Northwood is working for a submission of some sort.
Northwood is looking to take a break and control but Armstrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Armstrong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Northwood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Northwood tries to pass to full mount but Armstrong defends it.
Northwood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Northwood sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Northwood wants to work for an arm triangle but Armstrong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Armstrong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Northwood on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Northwood.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northwood takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Northwood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armstrong defending well though.
Northwood is keen to just control but Armstrong is a slippery customer.
Northwood looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Northwood is working for a kimura but Armstrong is defending it quite comfortably.
Eric Northwood has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northwood is looking to take a break and control but Armstrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Northwood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Armstrong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Northwood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armstrong defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Northwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Northwood's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A jab from Armstrong misses.
Northwood looks to land a combination. Armstrong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Northwood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Northwood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Armstrong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Armstrong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Northwood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Armstrong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Northwood can't do much from the bottom here.
Armstrong trying to control the action but Northwood is working from the bottom.
Northwood manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Armstrong is trying to stand.

Northwood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Armstrong defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is staying active underneath Northwood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Northwood is trying to work for a kimura but Armstrong is defending well.

Armstrong is defending against the submission attempts here by Northwood.
Northwood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Armstrong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northwood passes the guard and advances to mount!
Northwood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Northwood throws a strike there. Armstrong manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Eric Northwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northwood is trying to control the action in half guard but Armstrong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Northwood controlling the pace.

Northwood is working for a kimura but Armstrong is defending it quite comfortably.
Northwood passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Armstrong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northwood dominating with strikes here.
Armstrong is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Northwood looking to control but Armstrong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Armstrong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Northwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Northwood winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Northwood!