PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ickey Woods (ranked 962 p4p, 119 weight class) and Danilo Gentili (ranked 2852 p4p, 323 weight class). Woods comes to the cage accompanied by System of a Down- Chop Suey. Ickey Woods has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Woods
vs
Gentili

178 cm
29
162 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

165 cm
29
151 lbs
10 - 10 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ickey Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Gentili!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentili missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woods was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Gentili is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Woods's half guard.
Woods makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Woods.

Woods is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gentili is aware though and is defending well.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gentili passes into half guard.
Gentili wants to pass to mount but Woods is defending the position.
Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gentili is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gentili is looking for a kimura here.
Woods gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Woods is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Woods controls Gentili momentarily but Gentili frees himself.
Gentili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gentili postures up.
Gentili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gentili is pushing down on Woods's leg trying to pass to half guard. Woods is fighting to maintain full guard but Gentili has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Woods manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Woods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gentili gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gentili trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
Gentili looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gentili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gentili trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
Woods trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gentili is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Woods trying to control the position.

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

Gentili looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Woods!

Gentili tries for a kimura but Woods is defending well.

Gentili is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Woods knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gentili trying to control the action but Woods is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentili working away.
Woods is looking to reverse the position.
Gentili is looking to take a break and control but Woods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gentili tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gentili has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Woods is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Woods scores with a hook to the body. Gentili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Gentili gets the takedown into side control.
Woods tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Woods manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Gentili is looking for a kimura here.
Woods is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gentili is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Gentili is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Woods wants to control but Gentili is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Woods regains full guard. Nicely done.
Danilo Gentili has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gentili is pushing down on Woods's leg trying to pass to half guard. Woods is fighting to maintain full guard but Gentili has managed to sneak the leg through.
Woods makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Woods.

Gentili avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gentili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gentili wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentili controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gentili tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard.
Woods looking to control.
Gentili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gentili drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gentili jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Woods is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gentili defends well.

Woods looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gentili wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Woods has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gentili can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gentili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gentili wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
Gentili tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard.
Gentili being controlled here momentarily.

Woods looking for subs off his back but Gentili has passed one foot through into half guard.
Woods is trying to maintain the position but Gentili is very close to passing his half guard.

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

Woods looking for a guillotine here but Gentili defends easily.
Woods controls Gentili momentarily but Gentili frees himself.
Gentili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gentili got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woods has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gentili has managed to get both his arms back between Woods's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ickey Woods will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Gentili closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Woods quickly recovers to half guard.
Woods is trying to control but can't.
Gentili wants to take a breather but Woods is having none of it.
Woods tries to roll over but Gentili keeps him under control.
Woods gets full guard.

Woods has his foot on Gentili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gentili works his way back into a safe position though.
Woods is trying to keep Gentili in close.
Gentili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Gentili from controlling successfully.
Gentili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentili looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Woods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woods is trying to keep Gentili in close.

Woods has his foot on Gentili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gentili works his way back into a safe position though.

Woods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gentili advances to half guard.
Woods is not content to let Gentili control the position.
Woods manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentili forces his way into half guard.
Woods wants to get back to full guard but Gentili has passed into side control.
Woods struggling a bit here.
Gentili trying to control the position but Woods is working away.
Woods is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gentili off and has taken his back!
Gentili tries to roll but Woods sticks to his back.
Woods not allowing Gentili to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Woods has managed to slip his arm under Gentili's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gentili is tapping out! Submission win for Woods.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ickey Woods!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ickey Woods waved his t-shirt featuring Knockdown Clothes's logo in front of the cameras.