PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vince Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bender IsGreat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woods's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Holla if you here me!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Woods
vs
IsGreat

178 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vince Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bender IsGreat!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods tries to land a front kick but IsGreat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
IsGreat is looking to clinch but Woods is avoiding it.
Woods misses with a double jab.
Woods shoots in and drives through. IsGreat sprawls well.

IsGreat moves into the clinch.
Woods is looking to take this one to the mat.
Woods letting IsGreat take a breather here.
Woods wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
IsGreat has Woods pushed against the cage.
IsGreat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Woods has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on IsGreat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IsGreat lands a left hand.
IsGreat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
IsGreat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Woods wants to stall.
Woods tries to break free but IsGreat pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bender IsGreat.

IsGreat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat is pushing Woods up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Woods has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by IsGreat after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IsGreat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Woods has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. IsGreat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
IsGreat pressing his opponent against the cage.
IsGreat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on IsGreat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods has a couple of punches blocked by IsGreat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
IsGreat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Woods up against the cage.

Woods decides to pull guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Woods is trying to control the position but IsGreat postures up.
IsGreat wants to stand but Woods is controlling his posture from full guard.
IsGreat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Woods working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. IsGreat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. IsGreat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
IsGreat misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Woods is looking to get back to his feet here but IsGreat is keeping cool and he's managed to take Woods's back.
IsGreat is not going to allow Woods to sit and survive in this position.
Woods is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
IsGreat is hanging on to Woods's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bender IsGreat dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

IsGreat misses with a wild combination.
Woods is trying hard to land a takedown here. IsGreat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vince Woods is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
IsGreat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Woods slips a jab and a cross from IsGreat.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt - IsGreat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

IsGreat has closed the distance and engaged Woods in a clinch.
Woods is trying to pull guard but IsGreat has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, IsGreat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
IsGreat tries to land knees in the clinch but Woods avoids the damage to the body.
IsGreat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Woods blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
IsGreat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IsGreat is pushing Woods up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Woods jumps guard but IsGreat stands there with Woods around his waist. Woods gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
IsGreat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
IsGreat keeps control of Woods as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Woods wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
IsGreat tries to throw a body punch but Woods avoids it by throwing IsGreat back against the cage.
IsGreat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Woods is trying to push IsGreat away but IsGreat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Woods letting IsGreat take a breather here.
IsGreat misses with a knee strike.
IsGreat slows down the pace here.
IsGreat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Woods is trying to push IsGreat away but IsGreat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A left hand lands to the body for IsGreat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woods jumps guard but IsGreat stands there with Woods around his waist. Woods gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bender IsGreat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
IsGreat is leaning against Woods and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods avoids the elbow strike from IsGreat, against the cage.
Woods takes a knee to the side of the body.
Woods drops down looking for an ankle pick but IsGreat pulls his leg out and moves away.
IsGreat fails in his attempt to clinch.
IsGreat throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it.
IsGreat shoots in and drives through. Woods sprawls well.
IsGreat scores with a jab to the jaw.

IsGreat looking to score a takedown here. Woods is defending well but IsGreat drives through and ends up in Woods's guard.

IsGreat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
IsGreat wants to stand but Woods has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Woods has a closed guard, preventing IsGreat from standing up.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bender IsGreat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

IsGreat moves into the clinch.
IsGreat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
IsGreat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from IsGreat.
IsGreat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Woods has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
IsGreat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
IsGreat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Woods's face.
Woods is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods drops to a knee looking for a takedown but IsGreat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stalling in the clinch from IsGreat.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bender IsGreat.
Woods wants to land a leg kick but IsGreat is out of range.

IsGreat clinches up with Woods and pushes him back against the cage.
Woods is trying to pull guard but IsGreat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. IsGreat obliges.
Woods looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by IsGreat.
IsGreat stalling in the clinch.
Woods tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IsGreat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods tries to pull guard but IsGreat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
IsGreat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
IsGreat leaning against his opponent.
IsGreat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Woods in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
IsGreat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Woods up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bender IsGreat.
IsGreat tries to clinch there but Woods circles away.
IsGreat shoots in looking for a takedown but Woods manages to keep the fight standing, pushing IsGreat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
IsGreat blocks a head kick by Woods.

IsGreat rushes Woods and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
IsGreat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
IsGreat with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Woods or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as IsGreat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
IsGreat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bender IsGreat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from IsGreat.
IsGreat taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
IsGreat receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bender IsGreat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well IsGreat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Bender IsGreat!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Bender IsGreat!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Bender IsGreat!

Bender IsGreat wins by unanimous decision!