PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Woods is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

McGregor
vs
Woods

165 cm
27
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

172 cm
21
142 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Crossfit HGH

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, William McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Woods!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Woods lands a lovely overhand right.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches up with Woods, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes Woods against the cage but Woods circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
William McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
Woods is looking to land body kicks.

McGregor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

McGregor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Woods defends well.
Woods slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Woods is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from McGregor as he works his way to full guard.
Woods passes McGregor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Woods seems to be working for a kimura but McGregor defends the submission attempt.

McGregor actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods is looking to take a break and control but McGregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

McGregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Woods is trying to work for a kimura but McGregor is defending well.

McGregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Woods is working for a submission of some sort.

Woods is working for a kimura but McGregor is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Woods is working for a kimura here but McGregor manages to reverse the position and he's now in Woods's guard.
Woods tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Woods is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGregor is aware though and is defending well.
Woods keeping full guard, as McGregor tries to pass.

Woods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGregor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Woods lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGregor!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woods prevents McGregor from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McGregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGregor tries to roll over but Woods keeps him under control.

Woods is trying to work for a kimura but McGregor is defending well.
McGregor wants to improve his position but Woods is controlling well.

Woods 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.
McGregor is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Woods is working for a submission of some sort.

Woods is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGregor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Woods.
McGregor tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Woods manages to move to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Woods dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Woods fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Woods avoids it really well and circles away.
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Woods is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor tries to clinch but Woods moves out of range.

Woods closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGregor did well to prevent Woods getting side control.
Woods works his way into side control.
McGregor wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
McGregor is trying to control Woods's posture but Woods avoids it.
Luke Woods has got the better of the ground game so far.

Woods tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Woods working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor tries to buck Woods off but Woods is having none of it.

Woods is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGregor has escaped the position, nice work there.
McGregor is looking for a sweep.

Woods working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Woods is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGregor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Woods is trying to get an arm triangle but McGregor is defending well.
McGregor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Woods is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGregor has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGregor trying to hold on to Woods's head to control him but Woods postures up.

Woods is working for a kimura but McGregor is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Woods is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Woods is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Woods working for a guillotine from mount but McGregor is in no mood to give up.
McGregor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Woods wants to take his opponent's back but McGregor doesn't allow it.
McGregor regains half guard.

Woods is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGregor has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGregor with the active half guard here but Woods passes nicely into side control.

Woods working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Woods tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McGregor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Woods wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Woods is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGregor has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Woods showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McGregor throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
William McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor stuffs the takedown.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Woods swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Woods sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches up with Woods, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes Woods against the cage but Woods circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

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.

McGregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Woods passes McGregor's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Woods is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGregor missing with punches from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods wants to control but McGregor is keeping him busy.

Woods is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Woods is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGregor is trying to control but can't.

McGregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGregor tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

McGregor actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McGregor looking for submissions off his back.

Woods is working for a submission of some sort.

McGregor actively working from the bottom here.
Woods works his way into full mount!

Woods working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. McGregor turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Woods off and cradles McGregor's limp body as Woods celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Luke Woods!
An out of breath and clearly excited Luke Woods thanked Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).