PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hussak Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Woo
vs
Claw

170 cm
27
160 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

160 cm
28
164 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hussak Claw!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woo shoots in for a takedown but Claw shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Woo.
Woo misses with a takedown attempt

and Claw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Woo successfully pulls guard.

Claw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Claw throws a big elbow that misses.

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

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

Woo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Claw throwing strikes from guard but Woo blocks nicely.
Claw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Woo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Woo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Claw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Claw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Claw won't allow Woo to sweep him here.
Woo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claw preventing the sweep.

Woo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Claw throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woo controls Claw momentarily but Claw frees himself.

Claw drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Woo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Claw has Woo in his guard.
Woo is working Claw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Claw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Claw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Claw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Claw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Woo is one step ahead there.
Woo with a nice head shot there.

Claw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Woo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw keeping full guard, as Woo tries to pass.
Woo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Claw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woo is aware though and is defending well.
Claw keeping moving, preventing Woo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woo cracks Claw with a solid left hand.
Claw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Claw 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. Claw eventually gives up the hold.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Woo is defending against the submission attempts here by Claw.
Woo wants to get back to his feet.
Woo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Claw wants to work for an arm triangle but Woo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woo is trying to get back to full guard.
Woo wants to control but Claw is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Woo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Claw connects with a couple of short punches.
Woo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hussak Claw will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Claw with a lazy takedown attempt

and Woo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Claw!
Woo working Claw over with strikes here.
Claw is wriggling around trying to escape.
Woo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Claw manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Claw moves into full guard.

Claw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Claw has momentary wrist control but Woo slips an elbow through the middle.
Woo throws a big elbow that misses.

Claw working for a triangle but Woo defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Claw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Claw wants to sweep but no luck.

Claw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Woo landing some decent shots from guard.

Woo stands up and waves to Claw to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw fails to land the takedown.
Johnny Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woo tries to clinch there but Claw circles away.
Woo tries a low kick but Claw avoids it.
Horrible takedown by Claw or perhaps it was just good defense by Woo which made him look bad.
Johnny Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussak Claw.
Claw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woo as he jumps to the side.

Woo drives through with a takedown into Claw's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Woo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Claw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woo has managed to get both his arms back between Claw's legs - danger averted.
Woo wants to pass the guard but Claw is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woo stopping the sweep attempt from Claw.
Woo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Woo won't allow Claw to get back to his feet.
Claw keeping full guard, as Woo tries to pass.
Woo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Claw's guard.
Woo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Woo tries to pass to full mount but Claw defends it.
Woo wants to control but Claw is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Woo stands up and beckons Claw to join him on the feet.
Woo fails to land the takedown.
Woo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Claw pinned against the cage. Claw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Claw lands a jab to the nose.
Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Claw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Claw throws a series of punches but Woo avoids them all with ease.
Claw misses with a wild combination.
Claw is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Woo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Woo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Woo shoots and misses
and Claw counters with a nice uppercut.
Woo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Claw.
Claw lands a glancing blow to the side of Woo's head.
Woo tries for a takedown but Claw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Woo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Woo lands in his opponent's guard.
Woo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Woo wants to pass the guard but Claw is keeping the position.
Woo throws a big right hand that misses.

Claw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Woo defends it easily.
Woo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Claw working for a triangle but Woo defends it easily.

Claw has his foot on Woo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Woo works his way back into a safe position though.

Claw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woo is aware though and is defending well.
Woo wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.

Claw 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.
Claw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woo trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woo works over Claw with some ground and pound from guard.
Claw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Claw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claw keeping moving, preventing Woo from controlling successfully.
Woo distracts Claw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woo trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom.

Woo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Claw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woo has managed to get both his arms back between Claw's legs - danger averted.
Claw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Woo tries to free his leg and advance position but Claw is retaining full guard.

Woo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Claw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woo has managed to get both his arms back between Claw's legs - danger averted.

Claw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Woo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Woo trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claw has momentary wrist control but Woo slips an elbow through the middle.
Woo chips away with some ground and pound.
Woo won't allow Claw to get back to his feet.
Woo landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Woo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Woo cracks Claw with a big right hand but Claw just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Woo tries to advance to mount but Claw denies him.
Woo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Claw is not content to let Woo control the position.
Claw is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Woo.
I think Woo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Woo!