PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Widing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lincoln Woods has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Woods
vs
Widing

188 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

166 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Widing!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods lands a nice leg kick that just misses Widing's sensitive parts.
Lincoln Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.

Woods gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Woods is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Woods preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Woods throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Widing stands up over Woods, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Widing from controlling successfully.
Widing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Woods will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Woods has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Widing has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Widing has hold of one of Woods's legs. Woods is fighting the takedown attempt but Widing gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Widing throws a strike but Woods rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Woods trying to control but Widing is working from the bottom.
Widing is pulling down on Woods's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Woods throws an elbow that misses. Widing uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Woods's guard. Nice move by Widing!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woods is on top in guard.
Woods trying to control but Widing is working from the bottom.
Woods postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Widing has his hands on Woods's head, controlling the position.
Woods advances to half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Widing closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Woods did well to prevent Widing getting side control.
Widing trying to control from half guard but Woods is working away.
Woods is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Widing's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Widing's back!
Widing is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
Woods avoiding Widing 's attempts to control his hands.
Widing staying busy and making it hard for Woods to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Woods is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Widing has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Woods patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Woods is breathing heavily.
Widing trying to control the position but Woods manages to sink in the hooks.
Woods throwing sloppy strikes.
Widing has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Woods has the hooks in. Widing is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Widing dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Widing misses with a series of wild punches.
Widing will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Woods forces Widing back against the cage and clinches.
Woods is looking for a takedown.
Woods is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Widing looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Widing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods taking a breather.
Widing wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Widing pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Widing stuffs the takedown attempt from Woods. Woods gets slowly back to his feet.
Woods tries a head kick but it misses.
Widing tries to counter with a clinch but Woods shakes him off and moves away.
Woods shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Widing defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lincoln Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Widing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.

Widing clinches up with Woods and pushes him back against the cage.
Widing taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Widing gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Woods wants to sweep but no luck.
Widing wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
Daniel Widing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Widing works over Woods with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widing postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Widing throwing strikes but missing.
Widing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woods works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Widing with a flurry of punches that miss.
Widing wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Widing moves into the clinch successfully.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Widing turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Widing goes for a takedown in the clinch but Woods prevents it.
Widing drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Woods gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Widing pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Widing misses with a punch on the inside.
Widing leaning his opponent against the cage.

Widing has picked Woods up - he's going for a ride! Widing dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Woods is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Widing scores with a couple of nice shots.
Widing tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woods knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Woods trying to hold on to Widing's head to control him but Widing postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Widing missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Widing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woods defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widing is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Woods is looking to control Widing's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woods avoid being mounted?

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Widing fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Woods to the ground. Widing is now in Woods's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Woods utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Widing throwing strikes from guard but Woods blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Widing 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!

Widing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Woods clinches.

Widing has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Woods regains guard immediately.

Woods is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Widing with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Widing wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Widing can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widing wants to break free but Woods has control.
Woods jumps guard but Widing stands there with Woods around his waist. Woods gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Widing has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Widing prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lincoln Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Woods breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Woods moves into the clinch.
Widing tries to land knees in the clinch but Woods avoids the damage to the body.
Woods is trying to force a seperation but Widing has the dominant position.

Widing lands a takedown into guard.
Woods wants to get back to his feet but Widing passes into half guard.
Widing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Widing is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widing thows a huge punch but Woods dodges it nicely.
Widing missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Widing missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Woods misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Woods really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Widing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working.
Widing takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Woods avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widing.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Widing throws out the jab.
Widing throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Woods moves out of range of the strikes.
Woods shoots in and drives through. Widing sprawls well.
Widing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Widing misses with a body shot.
Widing rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woods moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Widing has Woods up against the cage in a clinch.

Widing has picked Woods up - he's going for a ride! Widing dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Woods is staying active underneath Widing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widing controlling the action here.
Widing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Widing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Woods on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Widing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Widing wants to pass the guard but Woods is defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Woods is staying active underneath Widing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lincoln Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widing throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Widing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Widing 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Widing!