PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Prince The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Woodsmall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

The
vs
Woodsmall

159 cm
27
139 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

170 cm
25
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prince The!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Markus Woodsmall!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Woodsmall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Woodsmall told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Good body shot from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall gets through The's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Woodsmall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The backwards.
Woodsmall misses with a body punch.
The doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The has a couple of punches blocked by Woodsmall.
The blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Woodsmall is working The over against the cage.
Woodsmall pushes off an throws an elbow but The leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The throws a punch but it's blocked by Woodsmall.
A short uppercut from Woodsmall.
A head punch on the inside from Woodsmall fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The misses with a punch on the inside.
The misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woodsmall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Woodsmall misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodsmall is working The over against the cage.
The blocks an uppercut.
Woodsmall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Woodsmall misses with a punch to the body.
Woodsmall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thes head.
Woodsmall blocks an uppercut.
Woodsmall managing to block the knees to the body from The.
Woodsmall misses with a hook from the clinch.
The blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Woodsmall misses with a short punch on the inside.
The lands with a short shot to the head.
Woodsmall has a couple of punches blocked by The.
Woodsmall looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Woodsmall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The blocks a body shot from Woodsmall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The misses with a body punch.
Woodsmall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woodsmall avoids it.
Woodsmall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Woodsmall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The prevents a body shot from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Woodsmall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Woodsmall lands a right hand that snaps the head of The backwards.
The lands with a short shot to the head.
Woodsmall struggles to land a body shot inside as The controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall lands a hook that snaps the head of The backwards.
Woodsmall tries to throw a body punch but The avoids it by throwing Woodsmall back against the cage.
The misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Woodsmall tries to work over The's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Woodsmall misses with a punch to the body.
Woodsmall misses with a punch on the inside.
Woodsmall has a couple of punches blocked by The.
The lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woodsmall backwards.
Woodsmall working aggressively here.
The blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Woodsmall.
Woodsmall tries a body shot but The blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by The.
The blocks a body shot from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Woodsmall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Woodsmall throws a punch but it's blocked by The.
The throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Woodsmall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The misses with the head strike.
Woodsmall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The dodges an elbow strike from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall tries to throw a body punch but The avoids it by throwing Woodsmall back against the cage.
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!
Woodsmall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woodsmall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Woodsmall lands a shot to the body.
The blocking some punches.
Woodsmall lands with a left to the head.
Woodsmall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woodsmall struggles to land a body shot inside as The controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woodsmall.
The has a couple of punches blocked by Woodsmall.
A head punch on the inside from Woodsmall fails to land.
The fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The just misses with a elbow thrown towards Woodsmall's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Woodsmall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Woodsmall has closed the distance and engaged The in a clinch.
Woodsmall swings wildly with an uppercut but The uses good head movement to avoid it.
The tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Woodsmall's elbow.
The swings wildly with an uppercut but Woodsmall uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Woodsmall on the inside.
Woodsmall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Woodsmall misses with a hook to the ribs.
The prevents a body shot from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall dodges an elbow strike from The.
Woodsmall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The prevents a body shot from Woodsmall.
The misses with a hook to the ribs.
The misses with a punch on the inside.
The blocks the elbow strike.
The tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodsmall throws a punch but it's blocked by The.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Woodsmall in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Woodsmall tries a body shot but The blocks it.
Woodsmall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The prevents a body shot from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall misses with a punch on the inside.
Woodsmall misses with the head strike.
Woodsmall lands a body punch.
The blocks a body shot from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Woodsmall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woodsmall.
Woodsmall lands a body shot.
Woodsmall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markus Woodsmall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The lands with a left to the head.
The lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The has a couple of punches blocked by Woodsmall.
The misses with a short punch on the inside.
The dodges an elbow strike from Woodsmall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woodsmall lands a right hand.
The misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Woodsmall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The avoids the elbow strike from Woodsmall, against the cage.
Woodsmall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The.
Woodsmall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The blocking some punches.
The dodges an elbow strike from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Woodsmall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The swings wildly with an uppercut but Woodsmall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woodsmall misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The scores a nice knee to the body.
The pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Woodsmall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Woodsmall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The misses with an elbow over the top.
Woodsmall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Woodsmall lands an uppercut.
Woodsmall misses with some punches.
Woodsmall misses with a hook to the ribs.
The misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woodsmall.
Woodsmall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The's elbow.
Woodsmall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woodsmall tries a body shot but The blocks it.
The blocks an uppercut.
Woodsmall misses with a hook from the clinch.
The misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The's elbow.
The scores with a shot to the side of Woodsmall's head.
The tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Woodsmall.
Woodsmall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woodsmall misses with a hook to the ribs.
The has a couple of punches blocked by Woodsmall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woodsmall tries a body shot but The blocks it.
Still in the clinch, The scores with a nice short uppercut.
The swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Woodsmall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woodsmall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Woodsmall tries a body shot but The blocks it.
Woodsmall blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Woodsmall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Woodsmall tries to clinch there but The circles away.
The keeps the fight on the outside.
Woodsmall tries to clinch up but The circles away and keeps his distance.

The gets tackled into the cage by Woodsmall. Woodsmall maintains the clinch.
Woodsmall lands a shoulder strike.
Woodsmall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Woodsmall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Woodsmall lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from The.
The swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woodsmall avoids it.
The prevents a body shot from Woodsmall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodsmall lands a right hand.
Woodsmall lands a shoulder strike.
Woodsmall throws a punch but it's blocked by The.
Woodsmall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Woodsmall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Woodsmall lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woodsmall.
The lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Woodsmall throws an elbow but misses.
The can't find room to land a body shot as Woodsmall controls the action.
Woodsmall misses with a punch to the body.
The blocks an uppercut.
Woodsmall misses with some punches.
The lands with a short shot to the head.
The blocks an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Woodsmall as the two fighters clinch.
Woodsmall looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Woodsmall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Woodsmall struggles to land a body shot inside as The controls his hands.
Woodsmall misses with the head strike.
Woodsmall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woodsmall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The misses with the head strike.
The misses with the head strike.
The looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Woodsmall misses with a hook to the ribs.
The trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Woodsmall.
Woodsmall lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woodsmall can't find room to land a body shot as The controls the action.
The lands a left hand.
The lands a body punch in the clinch.
Woodsmall misses with some punches.
Woodsmall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Woodsmall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prince The has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woodsmall misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Woodsmall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woodsmall.
Woodsmall blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Woodsmall fails to land.
Woodsmall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The's elbow.
The misses with a hook to the ribs.
Woodsmall misses with an elbow over the top.
Woodsmall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woodsmall.
Woodsmall is working The over against the cage.
Woodsmall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The blocks the elbow strike.
The blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woodsmall.
Woodsmall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Woodsmall.
A body shot lands from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall lands a right hand that snaps the head of The backwards.
Woodsmall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Woodsmall blocking some punches.
The misses with some punches.
Woodsmall blocking some punches.
Woodsmall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Woodsmall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woodsmall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The tries to throw a body punch but Woodsmall avoids it by throwing The back against the cage.
Woodsmall blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woodsmall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woodsmall.
The lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Woodsmall on the inside.
Woodsmall throws a punch but it's blocked by The.
Markus Woodsmall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Woodsmall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Woodsmall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Woodsmall!
A very excited looking Markus Woodsmall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.