PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Woodie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh McCuistion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCuistion is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sweatin' to the Oldies. Jeremy Woodie looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Woodie
vs
McCuistion

182 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

163 cm
20
217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Pacheco Labratories Inc

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Woodie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh McCuistion!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCuistion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woodie, pushing him back against the cage.
Woodie is trying to maintain a safe position but McCuistion gets an underhook and turns Woodie into the cage.

McCuistion pulls guard effortlessly.
McCuistion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Woodie pushes down on McCuistion's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCuistion is trying to stand.
Woodie trying to control the action but McCuistion is working from the bottom.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McCuistion has eaten all the pies!
Woodie prevents McCuistion from standing back up.
McCuistion is trying to get back to full guard.

Woodie is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McCuistion has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCuistion is not content to let Woodie control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCuistion controlling the position for now.
McCuistion tries to get to full guard but Woodie has control of the leg.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Woodie lands with a kick to the ribs.
McCuistion misses with a two punch combination.

McCuistion gets a clinch.

McCuistion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

McCuistion gets the takedown into side control.
McCuistion working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McCuistion working away.
Woodie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Woodie is breathing heavily.
McCuistion lands strikes from half guard.

Woodie has one foot on McCuistion's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
McCuistion pulls out of a head kick attempt.

McCuistion drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McCuistion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Woodie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCuistion advances position into side control!
McCuistion is working Woodie over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Woodie tries to improve position but can't.
McCuistion in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCuistion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woodie keeps working.
Woodie gets back to half guard.

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

Woodie looking for submissions off his back.
Woodie wants to control but McCuistion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCuistion wants to stand up but Woodie is controlling the position.
Woodie is pressing down on McCuistion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Woodie working a defensive guard here.

Woodie looking for a guillotine here but McCuistion defends easily.
McCuistion throws a strike but Woodie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCuistion wants to sweep here but Woodie controlling him for the moment.
Woodie wanted to stand there but McCuistion had control of the position.
Woodie postures up.
McCuistion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Woodie is one step ahead there.
McCuistion trying to keep a closed guard but Woodie is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Josh McCuistion will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McCuistion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McCuistion is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Woodie manages to get to full guard.
McCuistion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCuistion prevents Woodie from getting back to his feet.
Woodie pulls McCuistion in close to prevent any damage.
Woodie working a defensive guard here.
McCuistion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woodie tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCuistion is putting a hurting on Woodie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Woodie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Woodie can't do much from the bottom here.
McCuistion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woodie keeps working.
McCuistion creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Woodie tries to bench press McCuistion off him but McCuistion keeps the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Woodie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodie is looking to take a break and control but McCuistion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCuistion is trying to control Woodie's posture but Woodie avoids it.
McCuistion tries to improve position but can't.

Woodie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCuistion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCuistion gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Woodie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCuistion is trying to get back to full guard.
McCuistion holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McCuistion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Woodie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Woodie's back!
McCuistion is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Woodie manages to reverse the position and now he's in McCuistion's guard. Nice work there by Woodie.
Woodie wants to control from the top but McCuistion keeps moving.
Woodie slips nicely into half guard.
McCuistion wants to improve his position but Woodie is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodie passes to side control.

Woodie stands up.

Woodie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Woodie preventing the sweep.
Woodie forces his way into half guard.
McCuistion trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Woodie manages to pass to mount!
Woodie wants to control the pace but McCuistion is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Woodie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Woodie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCuistion.

Woodie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McCuistion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McCuistion missing with punches from the bottom.
McCuistion won't allow Woodie to pass to mount.
McCuistion manages to get to full guard.
Woodie preventing the sweep.
Woodie is working McCuistion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCuistion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woodie passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCuistion manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Woodie is tying to control. McCuistion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Woodie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCuistion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Woodie prevents McCuistion from improving his position.
Woodie trying to control from half guard but McCuistion is working away.
Woodie is stalling here. McCuistion is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Woodie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McCuistion has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Woodie manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCuistion's best efforts.
Woodie moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCuistion lands a couple of elbows.
McCuistion throwing strikes from guard but Woodie blocks nicely.
McCuistion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Woodie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McCuistion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woodie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jeremy Woodie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woodie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Woodie keeping moving, preventing McCuistion from controlling successfully.
Woodie looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCuistion is one step ahead there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Woodie fails with the takedown

and McCuistion counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCuistion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCuistion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCuistion tries to break the clinch but Woodie is controlling the position.

McCuistion is fighting off a takedown attempt but Woodie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McCuistion to the mat. McCuistion regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Woodie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Woodie landing some decent shots from guard.

McCuistion is looking for a triangle but Woodie pushes his legs off easily.
Woodie trying to control the position from guard on top but McCuistion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCuistion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woodie wants to control from the top but McCuistion keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodie looking to pass the guard.
McCuistion tries to land a sweep but no joy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

McCuistion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McCuistion is looking to stall here but Woodie recovers full guard.
Woodie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCuistion thows a big elbow that misses.
McCuistion trying to control but Woodie is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Woodie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Woodie 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Woodie!