PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Take Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Woo Jin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Woo Jin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Down
vs
Woo Jin

195 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Take Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Woo Jin!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woo Jin fails with a takedown attempt.
Down on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Woo Jin fails with a takedown attempt.

Down gets a double leg takedown into Woo Jin's guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Woo Jin has eaten all the pies!
Woo Jin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Woo Jin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Down manages to get himself to full guard.
Down tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Down not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woo Jin trying to control but Down is working from the bottom.

Woo Jin gets to his feet. Down looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woo Jin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo Jin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Woo Jin fails with a takedown attempt.
Take Down has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Woo Jin.
Woo Jin fails to land the takedown.
Woo Jin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Woo Jin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woo Jin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Down sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Woo Jin somewhat.
Woo Jin fails to land with a series of punches.
Woo Jin tries for a takedown but Down circles away easily

and Down counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Woo Jin looks winded!
Down trying to stand up but can't free himself from Woo Jin's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Down trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woo Jin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Down working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Down drops back looking for a leg! Woo Jin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Woo Jin manages to kick Down off! Down jumps back into Woo Jin's guard.
Down scoring with punches to the head and body.
Down throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woo Jin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Down will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Down throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woo Jin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Woo Jin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Down advances position into side control!
Down is looking to take a break and control but Woo Jin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down working away.
Woo Jin is looking to reverse the position.
Woo Jin is not content to let Down control the position.

Down has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice cross by Woo Jin.
Woo Jin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Woo Jin thumps Down with a low kick.

Woo Jin tries to sprawl but Down drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woo Jin manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woo Jin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Down's guard.
Woo Jin slips nicely into half guard.
Woo Jin works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Woo Jin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Down has escaped the position, nice work there.
Down is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Woo Jin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Down has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Woo Jin but great work by Down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Take Down will probably get the nod.
That's time! Down's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Woo Jin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Down sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Woo Jin somewhat.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Woo Jin enables Down to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Woo Jin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Woo Jin has a closed guard, preventing Down from standing up.
Woo Jin trying to control the position.
Woo Jin being controlled here, momentarily.

Woo Jin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Down knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Woo Jin on the ground.
Down throws a big right hand that misses.
Down is looking to work some ground and pound but Woo Jin has wrist control.

Down drops back, looking for a kneebar! Woo Jin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Woo Jin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Woo Jin!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo Jin moves into full mount!
Woo Jin content just to control the position here.
Woo Jin throwing strikes here but Down is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Woo Jin looking to secure an arm triangle but Down defends it well.
Down is squirming around, avoiding Woo Jin's attempts to control the action.
Take Down overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Down is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woo Jin trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Woo Jin looking to secure an arm triangle but Down defends it well.
Woo Jin controlling from mount.
Woo Jin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Down has given up his back here.
Woo Jin not allowing Down to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woo Jin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Woo Jin working for the choke.
Woo Jin tries to keep control of the position but Down is staying busy.
Woo Jin controlling well, preventing Down from escaping the position.

Down defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Down tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Woo Jin looking for the RNC.
Down can't escape the position.
Down trying to control the hands but Woo Jin breaks the grip.

Down defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Woo Jin's arms.

Down showing good submission defense here.
Woo Jin is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Down's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Woo Jin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Down tries to clinch there but Woo Jin circles away.
Lee Woo Jin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woo Jin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Down counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Woo Jin's guard now.
Woo Jin is controlling Down's posture.

Woo Jin looking for a guillotine here but Down defends easily.
Down loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Woo Jin wants to sweep here but Down controlling him for the moment.
Woo Jin is looking to stand up but Down isn't so interested in that idea.
Woo Jin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woo Jin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Down looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Down with a flurry of punches that miss.
Woo Jin looking to control.
Down trying to control but Woo Jin is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Woo Jin has his takedown stuffed

and Down counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Woo Jin!
Woo Jin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Down landing a few strikes.
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!

Down wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Woo Jin, who protects the arm well.
Down wants to stand but Woo Jin is controlling his arm.
Woo Jin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Woo Jin trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Down wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woo Jin keeps working.
Woo Jin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Down loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Woo Jin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Down is aware though and is defending well.
Down postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Down pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woo Jin is keeping the position for now.
Down has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Woo Jin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Down is one step ahead there.
Down is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Down working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Woo Jin's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Woo Jin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Down chips away with some ground and pound.
Down with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Down is looking to pass into half guard but Woo Jin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Woo Jin is in guard.
Woo Jin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Down swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Down on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Down tries to get out of the position.
Woo Jin wanted to stand there but Down had control of the position.

Down had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Woo Jin defends it easily.
Down looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Down keeping moving, preventing Woo Jin from controlling successfully.
Down keeping full guard, as Woo Jin tries to pass.
Woo Jin prevents Down from getting back to his feet.
Woo Jin trying to control but Down is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lee Woo Jin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Woo Jin throws a head kick but Down moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woo Jin leaves Down with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Woo Jin shoots in for a takedown but Down shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Take Down showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Down 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Take Down!
Take Down made sure to mention his sponsor, Alpha-Male Supplements in his post fight interview.