PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blaine Woodard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrell Sharpie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Woodard
vs
Sharpie

183 cm
20
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

181 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blaine Woodard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darrell Sharpie!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharpie tries for a takedown but Woodard circles away easily

and Woodard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sharpie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Woodard is trying to control the action in half guard but Sharpie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sharpie wants to control the action here but instead Woodard manages to pass to full mount!
Sharpie tries to lock up and control but Woodard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Woodard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sharpie?
Sharpie throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharpie is looking to improve his position but Woodard isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woodard trying to control but Sharpie is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodard controlling the pace for now.

Woodard has hold of Sharpie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sharpie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sharpie wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sharpie regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sharpie looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sharpie.
Sharpie has his hands on Woodard's head, controlling the position.
Woodard postures up.

Sharpie is looking for a triangle here but Woodard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Woodard tries to stand but Sharpie is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpie is looking for a sweep.
Woodard tries to advance to mount but Sharpie denies him.
Woodard is looking to take a break and control but Sharpie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sharpie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
I wouldn't like to be where Sharpie is right now.
Sharpie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woodard has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blaine Woodard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A left and a right from Woodard both land. Nice combination.
Blaine Woodard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woodard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sharpie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woodard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sharpie throws a jab when Woodard was well out of range.

Woodard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sharpie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sharpie stopping the sweep attempt from Woodard.
Woodard pulls Sharpie in close to his closed guard and prevents Sharpie from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpie connects with a couple of short punches.
Sharpie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sharpie looking to pass the guard.
Sharpie tries to stand but Woodard is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpie trying to control the position from guard on top but Woodard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharpie advances position into side control!
Woodard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sharpie asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Sharpie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Woodard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpie is trying to control the action in half guard but Woodard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Woodard has a hand on Sharpie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sharpie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Woodard is looking to improve his position but Sharpie isn't that keen on the idea.
Woodard is trying to stand.
Sharpie wants to control the pace but Woodard is squirming around nicely.
Woodard wants to control but Sharpie is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpie controlling his opponent.
Sharpie prevents Woodard from getting the reversal.
Woodard tries to hold on but Sharpie postures up.
Sharpie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Woodard is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharpie wants to get back to his feet but Woodard is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrell Sharpie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Woodard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sharpie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sharpie pushing down on Woodard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sharpie thows a huge punch but Woodard dodges it nicely.
Sharpie wants to take a breather but Woodard is having none of it.
Sharpie trying to control the pace.
Woodard trying to control here.
Woodard looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpie wants to take a breather but Woodard is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Darrell Sharpie.
Sharpie throws a sloppy head kick and Woodard moves out of range easily.
Sharpie throws a left and a right that both miss

and Woodard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sharpie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharpie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Woodard is working away from the top position though.
Sharpie won't allow Woodard to pass to mount.
Woodard wants to take a breather but Sharpie is having none of it.
Sharpie tries to kick Woodard off but Woodard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Woodard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sharpie's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Woodard wants to work for an arm triangle but Sharpie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sharpie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sharpie is not content to let Woodard control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharpie is looking to improve his position.
Woodard trying to control from half guard but Sharpie is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sharpie is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodard raining down hammerfists from mount.
Woodard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sharpie trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sharpie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Woodard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Woodard lands a big elbow.
Sharpie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodard lands a couple of good shots and Sharpie has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Woodard patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Sharpie showing good submission defense here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woodard tries to keep control of the position but Sharpie is staying busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharpie tries to escape but Woodard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Woodard is looking to control Sharpie but Sharpie is wriggling around and keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blaine Woodard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Woodard 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaine Woodard!