PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omicron PerseiSeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woodley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hangar-The Reason of your Conviction. Omicron PerseiSeven struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Woodley
vs
PerseiSeven

175 cm
25
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
184 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

KAISER

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyron Woodley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omicron PerseiSeven!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Woodley moves into the clinch successfully.
PerseiSeven can't get the takedown.
Woodley gets underhooks to prevent PerseiSeven's takedown attempt.
PerseiSeven fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tyron Woodley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omicron PerseiSeven.
PerseiSeven has Woodley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Woodley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Woodley as PerseiSeven tries to tie him up.

PerseiSeven has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Woodley regains guard immediately.
PerseiSeven postures up.
PerseiSeven stands up over Woodley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Woodley is looking to stand up but PerseiSeven isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley controlling PerseiSeven's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PerseiSeven wants to control from the top but Woodley keeps moving.
PerseiSeven trying to move into half guard but instead Woodley has managed to sweep!
Woodley prevents PerseiSeven from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
PerseiSeven doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Woodley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PerseiSeven has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Woodley after a bit of a struggle.

Woodley breaks the clinch.

Woodley gets caught napping as PerseiSeven dives in and scores a takedown. Woodley manages to retain guard.
PerseiSeven looks winded!
Woodley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
PerseiSeven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woodley is adopting a defensive guard.
PerseiSeven landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PerseiSeven won't allow Woodley to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley wants to stand up but PerseiSeven is controlling him.
PerseiSeven trying to control but Woodley is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PerseiSeven controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
PerseiSeven stands up over Woodley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Woodley looking to hit a scissor sweep but PerseiSeven is one step ahead there.
PerseiSeven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woodley swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PerseiSeven throws a strike but Woodley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Woodley is looking to stand up but PerseiSeven won't let him.
PerseiSeven wants to stand up but Woodley is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Omicron PerseiSeven was stalling too much, according to the referee.
PerseiSeven shoots in looking for a takedown. Woodley tries to sprawl out of it but PerseiSeven keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Woodley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PerseiSeven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Woodley pinned against the cage. Woodley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omicron PerseiSeven dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

PerseiSeven shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Woodley sprawls well. Woodley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. PerseiSeven gets slowly back to his feet.

PerseiSeven closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Woodley's guard.
Woodley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Woodley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. PerseiSeven manages to get himself to full guard.

Woodley stands up from PerseiSeven's guard - Woodley perhaps looking for a knockout.
Woodley fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PerseiSeven throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Woodley's waist but Woodley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing PerseiSeven off to one side.
PerseiSeven shoots in for a takedown but Woodley shows good takedown defense.
Tyron Woodley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omicron PerseiSeven.
PerseiSeven misses with a takedown attempt - Woodley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
PerseiSeven is breathing heavily.

PerseiSeven fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Woodley to the ground. PerseiSeven is now in Woodley's guard.
Woodley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Woodley throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
PerseiSeven prevents Woodley from getting back to his feet.
Omicron PerseiSeven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woodley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
PerseiSeven wants to control from the top but Woodley keeps moving.
Woodley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
PerseiSeven cracks Woodley with a solid left hand.

Woodley pushes PerseiSeven off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Woodley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with PerseiSeven, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PerseiSeven goes for a takedown in the clinch but Woodley prevents it.
PerseiSeven looking for a takedown.
Woodley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
PerseiSeven has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Woodley after a bit of a struggle.
PerseiSeven is trying to stall.
Woodley trying to land knees to the body.
PerseiSeven is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Woodley pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Woodley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Woodley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
PerseiSeven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as PerseiSeven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Woodley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. PerseiSeven manages to get himself to full guard.
Woodley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tyron Woodley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

PerseiSeven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

PerseiSeven shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Woodley is trying to defend but PerseiSeven finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
PerseiSeven trying to control the action but Woodley is working from the bottom.
PerseiSeven throwing shots but Woodley is blocking nicely.
Woodley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Woodley wants to control but PerseiSeven is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley is trying to get back to full guard.

PerseiSeven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Woodley is just riding it out for now. PerseiSeven eventually gives up the hold.
PerseiSeven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
PerseiSeven prevents Woodley from standing back up.
PerseiSeven throwing shots but Woodley is blocking nicely.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley has his hands clasped together around PerseiSeven's back. He's all about the action.
Woodley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
PerseiSeven is trying to control. Woodley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
PerseiSeven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Woodley's head.
PerseiSeven prevents Woodley from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PerseiSeven missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
PerseiSeven prevents Woodley from improving his position.
Nice strikes from PerseiSeven there.
PerseiSeven not landing any meaningful shots this time.
PerseiSeven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Woodley's head.

PerseiSeven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Woodley sees it coming and defends easily.
PerseiSeven controlling the pace.
PerseiSeven scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PerseiSeven seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Woodley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Woodley is looking to escape.
PerseiSeven is looking to take a break and control but Woodley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
PerseiSeven passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Woodley!
Woodley regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woodley is looking to control PerseiSeven's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woodley avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Omicron PerseiSeven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think PerseiSeven has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omicron PerseiSeven!