PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willie Wood (ranked 1076 p4p, 143 weight class) and Rudolf Kleinschmidt (ranked 1180 p4p, 151 weight class). Kleinschmidt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DMX- It's hot and hell is dark. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wood
vs
Kleinschmidt

200 cm
26
180 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

181 cm
34
180 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willie Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kleinschmidt.
Wood keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wood with a hook.
Wood with a jab.
Wood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kleinschmidt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kleinschmidt dives in for a single leg takedown but Wood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Wood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt moves forwards but Wood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kleinschmidt tests Wood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood scores with a nice strike.
Willie Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Wood.
Kleinschmidt moves out of range as Wood strikes.
Kleinschmidt moves in looking to clinch but Wood pushes him off.
Wood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood swats away the attempt to clinch by Kleinschmidt.
Wood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wood slips a jab from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kleinschmidt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Willie Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolf Kleinschmidt.
Wood circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
Wood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Wood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kleinschmidt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kleinschmidt. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wood is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wood cracks a nice hook into Kleinschmidt's ribs.
Kleinschmidt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wood on the side of the head.
Wood is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wood cracks Kleinschmidt with a good jab.
Wood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kleinschmidt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kleinschmidt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Kleinschmidt cracks Wood with a big right hand and Wood goes down!

Wood is rocked!
Kleinschmidt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh Wood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kleinschmidt passes Wood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control the action in half guard but Wood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kleinschmidt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kleinschmidt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kleinschmidt controlling from the full mount.
Kleinschmidt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kleinschmidt mounts Wood! Really nice guard pass there!
Kleinschmidt controlling the pace for now.

Kleinschmidt wants to finish this one by submission but Wood is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kleinschmidt.
Wood seems to have got his legs back now.
Kleinschmidt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kleinschmidt with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Wood is trying to escape the mount.
Kleinschmidt trying to control but Wood is having none of it.
Kleinschmidt controlling the position easily from mount.
Wood is squirming around, avoiding Kleinschmidt's attempts to control the action.
Kleinschmidt wants to take Wood's back here but Wood is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wood tries to hold on but Kleinschmidt pushes him away.
Kleinschmidt looking to control but Wood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kleinschmidt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wood has given up his back.
Well, with Kleinschmidt on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Wood is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kleinschmidt wants to control but Wood is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Willie Wood will probably get the nod.
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.

Nice uppercut there from Kleinschmidt.
Wood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kleinschmidt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Kleinschmidt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wood did well to prevent Kleinschmidt getting side control.
Wood wants to improve his position but Kleinschmidt is controlling well.
Kleinschmidt tries to pass to full mount but Wood defends it.
Wood is controlling Kleinschmidt's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kleinschmidt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleinschmidt wants to take a breather but Wood is having none of it.
Kleinschmidt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood tries to get to full guard but Kleinschmidt has control of the leg.
Kleinschmidt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wood is staying active underneath Kleinschmidt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kleinschmidt stops Wood from getting back to his feet.
Wood tries to roll over but Kleinschmidt keeps him under control.
Kleinschmidt trying to pass the guard but Wood defending well.
Kleinschmidt is looking to take a break and control but Wood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kleinschmidt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kleinschmidt manages to avoid it.

Kleinschmidt catches Wood napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Wood to the canvas!
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!
Kleinschmidt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wood wants to get back to his feet but Kleinschmidt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kleinschmidt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kleinschmidt trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Kleinschmidt passes Wood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kleinschmidt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wood keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood is looking to improve his position.
Rudolf Kleinschmidt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kleinschmidt is looking to take a break and control but Wood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kleinschmidt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wood defends it well.
Kleinschmidt wants to free his trapped foot but Wood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kleinschmidt passes to side control.
Kleinschmidt is looking to take a break and control but Wood 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.

That's four 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.
Kleinschmidt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kleinschmidt has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wood!
Wood can't escape the position.
Wood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kleinschmidt wants to control the pace but Wood is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudolf Kleinschmidt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wood throws a jab when Kleinschmidt was well out of range.
Kleinschmidt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wood. That's going to slow Kleinschmidt down.
Kleinschmidt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wood circles away.
Kleinschmidt throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
Wood connects with a body shot that sends Kleinschmidt's belly button to the back.
Kleinschmidt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kleinschmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kleinschmidt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kleinschmidt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kleinschmidt! But no joy.
Kleinschmidt ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Kleinschmidt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Wood.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Kleinschmidt is just out of range.
Kleinschmidt slips a jab and a cross from Wood.
Kleinschmidt scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wood.
Kleinschmidt dives in and grabs Wood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wood pushes down on Kleinschmidt's head and hops out.
Willie Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolf Kleinschmidt.
Wood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kleinschmidt walks into a straight right hand from Wood.
Nice jab there from Wood.
Willie Wood is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kleinschmidt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kleinschmidt's calf.
Wood misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kleinschmidt.
Wood lands with a right hand.
Wood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kleinschmidt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wood scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Wood.
A lazy left from Wood finds it's target.
Wood throws a jab but it's blocked by Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Kleinschmidt is rocked!
Kleinschmidt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Willie Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kleinschmidt throws a hook but Wood blocks it.
Wood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kleinschmidt is still on wobbly legs! Can Wood finish him?
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kleinschmidt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kleinschmidt seems to have recovered his senses.

Wood feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kleinschmidt sprawling to the canvas! Kleinschmidt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wood finish him?!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Kleinschmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kleinschmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
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!
A big left from Wood misses.
Kleinschmidt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wood swivels and escapes.
Kleinschmidt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kleinschmidt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood slips under a jab.

Oooooh!!! Wood has knocked Kleinschmidt down with a huge combo! Wood steps away and waves a wobbly Kleinschmidt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kleinschmidt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kleinschmidt misses with a lunging right hand
and Wood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Kleinschmidt pushes Wood up against the cage in a clinch.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Wood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Wood cracks Kleinschmidt with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wood has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kleinschmidt to stand back up!
Wood lands a jab to Kleinschmidt's midsection.
Wood throws an overhand right that drops Kleinschmidt like a sack of potatoes! Wood dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Wood!
After winning the bout, Willie Wood thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.