PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riley Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Messer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Woods
vs
Messer

187 cm
24
279 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

198 cm
25
252 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riley 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, Jeff Messer!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Woods momentarily.
Woods pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Messer throws out a counter right but Woods avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circle momentarily. Messer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Woods ducks right into an uppercut from Messer.
A lazy left from Messer finds it's target.
Messer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Messer scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Messer finds it's target.
Messer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Woods doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Woods really is a fat lump.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Messer cracks Woods with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Messer. Those never looked like landing.
Messer lands a slapping body shot.
Woods walks into a stiff left hand from Messer.
Messer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Messer cracks Woods with a good jab.
Messer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Messer jabs at Woods's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick by Woods misses
and Messer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeff Messer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Woods closes the distance and pushes Messer back into the cage.
Messer tries to break free but Woods pushes him back against the cage.
Messer throws a punch but it's blocked by Woods.
Messer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Woods has him pressed against the cage.
Woods throws a punch but it's blocked by Messer.

Woods pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woods takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Woods with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Messer to score with a decent uppercut.
Messer cracks Woods with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Messer punishes Woods's body with a nice straight punch.
Messer lands with a cross.
Woods walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Woods takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Woods throws a lazy head kick
and Messer counters with a nice body shot.
Messer scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Woods doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Messer lands a nice shot that snaps Woods's head back.
Woods on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch lands to the side of Woods 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Messer lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Messer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Messer thuds his right hand into Woods's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Messer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Messer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Woods at a distance.
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Messer was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
Messer lands with an overhand left.
Messer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Woods's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Woods is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Messer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Messer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Messer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Woods gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Messer is trying to break free.
Messer letting Woods take a breather here.
Messer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Woods misses with a hook from the clinch.
Messer wants to stall.
Messer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Woods breaks from the clinch.
Messer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A cross from Messer lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Messer stuffs the takedown attempt from Woods. Woods gets slowly back to his feet.
Messer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Woods takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Messer looks to land a combination. Woods sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Messer jabs Woods to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messer dips to his left and cracks Woods with an uppercut!
Messer connects with a looping right hand.
Messer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Messer scores with a hook to the body. Woods takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Woods takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Woods takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Woods walks into a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Messer.
Messer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Woods looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Messer stuns Woods with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Messer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Messer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Messer throws a series of strikes that have Woods backpedaling.
Messer lands a really nice looking cross but Woods seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Messer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Messer jabs at Woods's body.
Woods takes a jab right on the kisser.
Riley Woods is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Messer.
Messer with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messer lands with a hook. Woods tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Woods gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Woods takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods ducks right into an uppercut from Messer.
Messer lands with a good body shot.
Woods on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Woods takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Messer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Woods throws a series of punches but Messer moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Messer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Messer throws a series of punches but Woods moves out of range.
As Messer looks to move away, Woods throws a big counter combo bu Messer just gets out of the way.
Messer catches Woods with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Woods gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Woods is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Woods breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Messer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jeff Messer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messer scores with a hook to the body. Woods takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Messer lands a nice looking body shot.
Woods doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Messer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Messer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Messer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Messer lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Messer.
Good standup being displayed there by Messer as he connects with a hook.
Jeff Messer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Messer.
Messer's corner calls for a 1-2. Messer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jeff Messer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Messer gets caught flat footed, as Woods shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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 throws a strike but Messer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Woods might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Woods lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Riley Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woods with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Messer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Messer 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Messer!