PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Woodhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Haws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haws comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Garden's All Nighters kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jon Haws is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Woodhouse
vs
Haws

180 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
21
183 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Woodhouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Haws!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodhouse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haws but Haws pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Woodhouse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Woodhouse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haws sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Woodhouse somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Woodhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodhouse fails with the takedown
and Haws counters with a nice leg kick.

Haws gets a clinch.
Haws landing knees to the head.
Haws connects with a nasty looking knee right to Woodhouse's face.
Haws connects with a nasty looking knee right to Woodhouse's face.
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!
Haws lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Haws connects with a knee to the head.
Woodhouse is breathing heavily.
Woodhouse is working for takedown but Haws is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haws is stalling here.
Haws landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Haws putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Woodhouse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Haws just leaning against Woodhouse, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haws landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Haws scores with a knee to the head.
Haws with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Haws stalling the fight.
Nice elbow from Haws.
Haws stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Haws scores with a knee to the head.
Haws lands a knee to the head.
Haws with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Haws holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haws.
Haws lands a nice knee to the body.
Haws with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haws connects with a nasty looking knee right to Woodhouse's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haws connects with a nasty looking knee right to Woodhouse's face.
Stalling in the clinch from Haws.
Haws lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Haws lands an elbow inside that Woodhouse shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haws prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Haws stalling in the clinch.
Woodhouse looking for a takedown.
Haws is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Woodhouse tries for a takedown but Haws manages to get underhooks.
Haws with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haws stops a takedown attempt from Woodhouse.
Haws prevents the takedown attempt.
Haws landing knees to the head.
Woodhouse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haws prevents the takedown attempt.
Haws lands a knee to the head.
Haws with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Haws lands a knee to the body.
Haws creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Woodhouse's defenses.
Woodhouse tries for a takedown but Haws manages to get underhooks.
Haws scores with a knee to the head.
Haws pressing his opponent against the cage.
Woodhouse takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haws landing knees to the body.
Haws gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Woodhouse.
Woodhouse takes a knee right on the jaw!
Haws working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Woodhouse goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haws prevents it.
A short right from Haws on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haws.
Haws with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haws lands an elbow inside that Woodhouse shrugs off.
Woodhouse is looking for a takedown.
Haws connects with a knee to the head.
Woodhouse takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Haws dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Haws throws a left and a right that both miss
and Woodhouse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haws stalks Woodhouse and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Woodhouse's face. Woodhouse staggers backwards, shaken.
Woodhouse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Woodhouse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haws.
Haws pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodhouse shoots in for a takedown but Haws shows good takedown defense.
Haws throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haws lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Haws misses with a double jab
and Woodhouse counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haws has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haws misses with a double jab.
Jon Haws seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haws misses with a jab, cross combination.

Haws has Woodhouse up against the cage in a clinch.
Haws content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haws lands an elbow just above Woodhouse 's eye.
Haws is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Woodhouse wants to stall.
Woodhouse takes an elbow to the temple.
Haws displaying some good clinch control by pressing Woodhouse up against the cage.
Woodhouse tries for a takedown but Haws manages to get underhooks.
Haws lands an elbow that stopped Woodhouse in his tracks for a moment.
Woodhouse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Woodhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haws with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Haws with a knee to the head.
Haws connects with a nasty looking knee right to Woodhouse's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haws lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haws lands a damaging elbow.
Haws scores with a knee to the head.
Haws connects with a nasty looking knee right to Woodhouse's face.
Haws crunches a lovely knee into Woodhouse's ribcage.
Haws lands a nice elbow.
Woodhouse takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Haws lands a shot to the body.
Haws's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Haws with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Haws with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Haws lands a knee to the head.
Haws lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Haws.
Haws working Woodhouse over with knees to the body.
Woodhouse has Haws pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haws manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Haws tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haws with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Woodhouse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haws misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodhouse is looking for a takedown.
Haws prevents a takedown attempt there.
A knee to the head by Haws.
Woodhouse takes a knee to the side of the body.
Woodhouse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haws is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Woodhouse is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haws gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Woodhouse wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haws scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haws is stalling here.
Haws with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Haws 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. This is the final round!

Woodhouse avoids the head kick by Haws.

Woodhouse tries to keep at a distance but Haws has taken the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Haws.

It looks like Josh Woodhouse has been cut.
Woodhouse is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haws gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Haws with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Haws with a knee to the head.
Haws with a knee to the head.
Haws lands a good knee to the midsection. Woodhouse won't want to take too many of those.
Haws with a knee to the head.
Haws tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haws with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Woodhouse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Woodhouse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Haws fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Woodhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodhouse with a poor takedown
and Haws counters with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodhouse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haws bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Haws.
Woodhouse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Haws manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haws throws a nice looking combination but Woodhouse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Woodhouse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jon Haws is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haws lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Woodhouse circles away quickly and effectively.
Woodhouse shoots in for a takedown but Haws shows good takedown defense.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haws connects with a knee to the head.
Haws lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haws throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Woodhouse blocks it with crossed arms.
Woodhouse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haws avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haws lands a damaging elbow.
Haws looking to throw knees to the head but Woodhouse is blocking nicely.
Woodhouse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Woodhouse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haws gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Woodhouse is working for takedown but Haws is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haws lands an elbow inside that Woodhouse shrugs off.
Haws scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haws scores with a knee to the head.
Jon Haws is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haws using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Woodhouse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Woodhouse has Haws pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haws manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Woodhouse looking for a takedown.
Woodhouse drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haws pulls his leg out and moves away.
Woodhouse dives in and grabs Haws's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haws pushes down on Woodhouse's head and hops out.

Haws drives through and clinches with Woodhouse against the cage.
Woodhouse is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haws pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Woodhouse takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haws keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Woodhouse's efforts to push away.
Woodhouse wants a takedown but no success here.
Haws dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Josh Woodhouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haws is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Haws lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woodhouse misses with some punches.
Haws unloads a knee to the mid-section.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Haws comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haws has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Haws!