PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Zombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Zombo
vs
Woods

186 cm
26
183 lbs
13 - 8 - 1

179 cm
26
185 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Vinny Zombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carl Woods!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Woods blocks a head kick by Zombo.
A big left from Zombo misses.
Zombo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Woods misses.
We've been told by Zombo's head coaches at Gracie Barra Hilo (Sauna + Bang for your Buck) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zombo ducks right into an uppercut from Woods.
Woods has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zombo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zombo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zombo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woods.
Zombo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Woods.

It looks like Carl Woods has been cut.
Woods lands a jab to the nose.
Zombo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woods misses with a right hand
and Zombo counters with a thumping low kick.
Woods misses with a straight left.
Zombo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zombo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zombo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Woods back to the cage. Zombo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Woods takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Woods blocks a head kick by Zombo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Woods.
Woods swinging wildly here.
Woods takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Woods throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zombo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Woods connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Woods is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zombo.
Zombo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zombo misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Zombo.
Zombo with a hook.
Woods throws an off balance right hand
and Zombo counters with a nice body kick.
Jab by Zombo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods misses with a right hand
and Zombo counters with a nice uppercut.
Zombo defending well as Woods loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Woods misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Zombo counters with a right hand to the body.
Zombo punishes Woods's body with a nice straight punch.
Zombo slips under a jab from Woods.
Zombo digs a good hook to Woods's body.
Zombo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zombo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zombo slips a jab from Woods.
Zombo tries a low kick but Woods avoids it.
Zombo swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Woods misses the jab.
Woods looks to land a right hand but Zombo moved out of range.
Woods missing with a left hand there. Zombo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zombo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That has opened up Carl Woods's cut even more.
Woods throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zombo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zombo slips under a jab.
Zombo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Woods is rocked!
Zombo is looking to wear down Woods with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zombo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Woods is still on wobbly legs! Can Zombo finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zombo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zombo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woods.
Woods seems to have recovered his senses.
Zombo connects with a crisp jab.
Woods fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zombo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woods.
Nice shot by Zombo.
Woods moves out of range of the leg kick from Zombo.
A telegraphed right hand from Woods misses the target.
Zombo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zombo throws a head kick that misses.
Woods thows a left - swing and a miss!
Woods misses with a looping right.
Woods throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Woods is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zombo is looking to clinch.
Woods works the jab nicely.
Zombo tries to clinch but Woods is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zombo moves out of range of the strikes.
Woods tests Zombo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Woods bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zombo misses the shot to the body.
Woods misses with a straight right.
Woods moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

The cut above Carl Woods's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zombo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zombo takes one on the button.
Zombo staying out of range there.
Woods lands a two punch combo.
Zombo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Woods gets cracked there but stands up to it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woods lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zombo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zombo scores with a jab.
Woods uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zombo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Zombo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Woods's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Zombo throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
Zombo is looking to clinch but Woods is avoiding it.
Vinny Zombo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woods uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vinny Zombo is winning the standup battle so far.

Zombo lands a big head kick that sends Woods tumbling to the mat! Zombo takes a step backwards and waves Woods back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zombo drops Woods with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Woods! Zombo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Zombo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vinny Zombo thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).