PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and First Grotz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Woods
vs
Grotz

195 cm
20
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, First Grotz!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grotz tries to clinch but Woods moves away

and Woods counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Woods.
Grotz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Woods trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woods has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Grotz working for a triangle but Woods defends it easily.
Woods wants to stand and escape but instead Grotz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Woods tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Woods looking to control.

Woods looking for a guillotine here but Grotz defends easily.
Woods looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grotz is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Woods is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grotz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Woods is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grotz defends well.
Woods tries to strike from the bottom.
Grotz works over Woods with some ground and pound from guard.
Grotz throwing strikes but missing.
Woods is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grotz looking for a kimura from the bottom but Woods passes into side control!
Woods is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Grotz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Woods looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Woods is trying to get an arm triangle but Grotz is defending well.

Woods decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Woods throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Woods shoots in and bounces Grotz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Woods avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods wants to pass the guard but Grotz is keeping the position.
Woods wants to stand but Grotz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Woods postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Woods stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Woods feints and as Grotz raises his hands in defense, Woods changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Woods got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grotz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woods has managed to get both his arms back between Grotz's legs - danger averted.
Woods wants to control from the top but Grotz keeps moving.
Woods knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grotz on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grotz keeping full guard, as Woods tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grotz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Grotz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Woods is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Woods dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Woods manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grotz on his heels. He'll look to pass Grotz's guard now, I'm sure.
Woods is stalling in the full guard.
Woods wants to control from the top but Grotz keeps moving.
Woods stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grotz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woods is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Thomas Woods has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Grotz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Woods to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woods is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Woods decides to stand up, so the ref orders Grotz to his feet.

Grotz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Woods to score an easy takedown into full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods wants to pass the guard but Grotz is keeping the position.
Grotz has a closed guard, preventing Woods from standing up.

Grotz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Grotz has his foot on Woods's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Woods works his way back into a safe position though.
Grotz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Woods is one step ahead there.
Woods is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Woods with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grotz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woods gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Grotz is looking for a triangle but Woods pushes his legs off easily.
Woods trying to control but Grotz is working from the bottom.
Thomas Woods overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Woods stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Woods throws a head kick that misses.

Grotz gets tackled into the cage by Woods. Woods maintains the clinch.
Woods creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grotz's defenses.
Grotz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Woods gets control of Grotz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Woods will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Woods working for a triangle but Grotz defends it easily.
Woods has a closed guard, preventing Grotz from standing up.
Woods throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grotz is looking to stand up but Woods won't let him.
Grotz wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
Woods pulls Grotz in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Woods dominated that second round.
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!

Woods gets a takedown into half guard.
Woods content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Woods is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grotz is just riding it out for now. Woods eventually gives up the hold.
Woods performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods blocks the strikes from Grotz.
Woods wants to pass the guard but Grotz is defending well.

Woods is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Woods trying to mount his opponent but Grotz defends it.
Grotz wants to control but Woods is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Woods decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Woods shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grotz is trying to defend but Woods finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grotz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Woods pulls his head out easily.
Grotz wants to control but Woods is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Woods is looking to advance position but Grotz won't allow it.

Woods is working for a kimura but Grotz is defending it quite comfortably.
Grotz wants to control but Woods is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods is trying to control. Grotz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Woods looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Woods working over Grotz with some ground and pound. Grotz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Woods is looking for a kimura here.
Grotz manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grotz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Woods trying to control but Grotz is working from the bottom.

Grotz is looking for a triangle but Woods pushes his legs off easily.
Grotz keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Woods stands up over Grotz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woods trying to control but Grotz is working from the bottom.
First Grotz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Woods is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Grotz is looking for a triangle but Woods pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Woods showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Woods has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Woods!