PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Trendall (ranked 7740 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Woods (ranked 23083 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Trendall has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Trendall
vs
Woods

189 cm
24
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
152 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Trendall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Woods!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods misses with a series of wild punches.
Trendall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Woods tries to clinch
and Trendall counters with a one-two to the body.
Trendall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woods wants to clinch but Trendall slips to the side
and Trendall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Woods stuffs the takedown.
And Woods tries to counter it with a takedown but Trendall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Woods fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Woods shoots for a takedown but Trendall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Woods tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trendall throws a right and a left that Woods avoids nicely.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Trendall tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trendall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Luke Trendall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Woods.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trendall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Woods.
Trendall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woods darts in looking for a takedown but Trendall gets double underhooks and turns Woods into the cage.
Trendall lands a nice shot that snaps Woods's head back.

Woods gets a double leg takedown into Trendall's guard.
Trendall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trendall keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.

Trendall working for a triangle but Woods defends it easily.
Trendall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods prevents Trendall from getting back to his feet.
Woods wants to control from the top but Trendall keeps moving.
Woods stopping the sweep attempt from Trendall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Woods wants to control from the top but Trendall keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Woods tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trendall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trendall tries to counter with a takedown but Woods is quick to defend against it.
Woods shoots in for a double leg but Trendall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods wants to clinch
and Trendall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Woods takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Trendall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Woods's waist but Woods gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trendall off to one side.
Woods with the counter takedown but Trendall avoids it easily.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown but Trendall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woods's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Woods darts in looking for a takedown but Trendall gets double underhooks and turns Woods into the cage.
Woods looks winded!
Woods doesn't manage to clinch there - Trendall circles away.

Trendall feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Trendall stands and steps away. Woods gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Woods clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Woods breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Trendall!
A right-left combo lands from Trendall.
Woods throws a lazy head kick
and Trendall counters with a left and a right that stings Woods.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Trendall.
Trendall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Woods blocks the body kick.
Trendall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Woods dives in for a single leg takedown but Trendall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Woods gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trendall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Trendall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Woods's guard.

Woods pushes Trendall off and scrambles back to his feet.
Woods fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Woods looks to move away, Trendall throws a big counter combo but Woods just gets out of the way.
Trendall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around?
Trendall scores with a three punch combo!
Trendall shoots in looking for a takedown but Woods manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trendall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Woods shoots and misses
letting Trendall counter with a right hand.
Trendall is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trendall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Woods sprawls well. Woods wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Trendall gets slowly back to his feet.
Luke Trendall is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trendall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Woods throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trendall keeps the fight on the outside.
Woods tries to clinch
and Trendall counters with a one-two to the body.
Woods has his takedown stuffed
enabling Trendall to counter with a crisp jab.
Luke Trendall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Woods.
Woods is breathing heavily.
Woods misses with a takedown
and Trendall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck for Trendall with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Woods's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trendall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Woods sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trendall somewhat.
Woods throws a counter combo.
Trendall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Woods momentarily.
Woods is looking to clinch.
Trendall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Woods misses with a takedown attempt - Trendall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trendall shoots in but Woods avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trendall shoots in for a double leg but Woods sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Trendall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trendall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Woods dives in and grabs Trendall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trendall pushes down on Woods's head and hops out.
Trendall swats away the attempt to clinch by Woods.

Woods forces Trendall back against the cage and clinches.
Trendall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods tries for a takedown but Trendall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luke Trendall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Woods gets caught napping as Trendall dives in and scores a takedown. Woods manages to retain guard.

Woods is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Trendall presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Trendall can't break the clinch.

Woods breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Woods is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trendall scores with a shot to the body.
Woods shoots in for a double leg but Trendall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Trendall dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Trendall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Trendall stands up.

Woods closes the distance and clinches.
Woods tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trendall just stands there and leans against the cage.
Woods tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trendall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trendall smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trendall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Woods takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trendall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Woods sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trendall somewhat.

Woods clinches.
Woods misses with a punch on the inside.
Woods tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luke Trendall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Woods.
Trendall is trying to break the clinch but Woods has him pressed against the cage.
Trendall taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods prevents Trendall from breaking the clinch.
Woods is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trendall is defending well for now.

Woods breaks from the clinch.
Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trendall swats away the attempt to clinch by Woods.
Trendall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Woods shoots in and drives through. Trendall sprawls well.
Trendall appears to be looking for a big counter.

Woods gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Woods tries to pull guard but Trendall won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods displaying some good clinch control by pressing Trendall up against the cage.
Trendall can't break the clinch.

Woods breaks from the clinch.
Trendall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Woods doesn't seem bothered though.
Trendall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jake Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Trendall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Woods's half guard.

Trendall postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Woods to stand up.
Trendall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trendall fails with a takedown attempt.
Woods tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trendall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trendall feints a jab promting Woods to slip. Trendall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Woods slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woods swinging wildly here.
Jake Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luke Trendall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Woods throws a combination that misses

and Trendall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Woods's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Trendall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trendall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Trendall!