PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uhtred Bebbanburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bebbanburg
vs
Woodley

187 cm
27
179 lbs
16 - 4 - 2

176 cm
32
182 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

FJCP Healthy Nutrition
GREEN!160

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uhtred Bebbanburg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyron Woodley!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodley lands a nice shot that snaps Bebbanburg's head back.
Bebbanburg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Woodley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Woodley swinging wildly here.
It looked like Bebbanburg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Woodley cracks Bebbanburg with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebbanburg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Woodley pinned against the cage. Woodley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebbanburg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uhtred Bebbanburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodley throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Woodley. That's going to slow Bebbanburg down.
Bebbanburg avoids the body shot from Woodley.
Woodley scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bebbanburg is defended easily by Woodley.
Bebbanburg is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A combination from Woodley does no damage.
As Woodley backs away, Bebbanburg returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Woodley throws a leg kick

and Bebbanburg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bebbanburg is looking to work some ground and pound but Woodley has wrist control.
Bebbanburg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woodley is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley throws an elbow that misses. Bebbanburg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Woodley's guard. Nice move by Bebbanburg!

Bebbanburg distracts Woodley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Woodley keeping full guard, as Bebbanburg tries to pass.
Bebbanburg postures up and lands a big shot to Woodley's brow.
Bebbanburg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woodley has Bebbanburg pulled in close to control his posture.
Bebbanburg throws a strike but Woodley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Woodley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bebbanburg swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bebbanburg keeping full guard, as Woodley tries to pass.
Woodley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Woodley is pushing down on Bebbanburg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bebbanburg is fighting to maintain full guard but Woodley has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Woodley there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodley throws a strike but Bebbanburg avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyron Woodley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

No luck for Bebbanburg with that takedown attempt.
Bebbanburg checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Bebbanburg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woodley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bebbanburg slips a jab from Woodley.
Bebbanburg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Woodley misses.
Bebbanburg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Woodley misses with a body kick.
Bebbanburg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bebbanburg attempts a counter takedown but Woodley avoids it well and moves away.
Tyron Woodley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woodley tries a head kick but it misses.
Bebbanburg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bebbanburg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Woodley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bebbanburg throws a leg kick
and Woodley counters with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Bebbanburg misses
and Woodley counters with a series of strikes. Bebbanburg will be more careful next time no doubt.

Bebbanburg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bebbanburg lands in his opponent's guard.
Woodley wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley wants to stand up but Bebbanburg is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bebbanburg won't allow Woodley to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woodley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bebbanburg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bebbanburg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bebbanburg preventing the sweep.
Woodley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bebbanburg manages to get himself to full guard.

Bebbanburg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bebbanburg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Woodley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Woodley throws an elbow that misses. Bebbanburg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Woodley's guard. Nice move by Bebbanburg!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg throwing strikes but missing.
Uhtred Bebbanburg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bebbanburg throwing strikes from guard but Woodley blocks nicely.
Bebbanburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Woodley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woodley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bebbanburg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Woodley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bebbanburg chips away with some ground and pound.
Woodley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bebbanburg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bebbanburg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woodley is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woodley is on top in guard.

Woodley throwing strikes but missing.
Woodley stands and throws Bebbanburg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woodley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyron Woodley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Woodley throws a body kick that misses

and Bebbanburg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Woodley's guard.
Bebbanburg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woodley is on top in guard.

Bebbanburg keeping moving, preventing Woodley from controlling successfully.
Woodley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bebbanburg is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebbanburg controlling Woodley's posture.
Woodley wants to control from the top but Bebbanburg keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bebbanburg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Bebbanburg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woodley is on top in guard.

Bebbanburg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Woodley with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Woodley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woodley lands a couple of digs.
Bebbanburg wants to sweep here but Woodley controlling him for the moment.
Woodley throws a big right hand that misses.
Woodley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bebbanburg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Woodley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bebbanburg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Woodley throws a sloppy strike and Bebbanburg has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Woodley is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Bebbanburg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uhtred Bebbanburg!
Uhtred Bebbanburg retains his welterweight title!
Uhtred Bebbanburg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.