PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Woolett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Woolett
vs
Riley

200 cm
28
133 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

200 cm
20
155 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple 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 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Woolett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dallas Riley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Woolett's guard.
Woolett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Woolett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woolett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Woolett's legs - danger averted.
Riley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Woolett's guard.
Riley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Riley pushing down on Woolett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Woolett looking for submissions off his back.

Riley decides to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Riley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woolett prevents Riley from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Woolett tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.
Riley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woolett keeps working.

Riley decides to stand back up. Riley steps back and let's Woolett get back to his feet.

Riley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Woolett to the ground. Riley is now in Woolett's guard.

Woolett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riley is aware though and is defending well.
Riley stands up over Woolett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley wants to control from the top but Woolett keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Riley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woolett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Woolett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riley defends well.

Woolett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Woolett is breathing heavily.
Riley wants to stand and escape but instead Woolett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riley is pulling down on Woolett's head to control his posture.
Woolett postures up.
Woolett stopping the sweep attempt from Riley.
Riley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Riley trying to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dallas Riley wasn't active enough on the ground.

Riley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Woolett's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Woolett looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woolett swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Riley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riley passes Woolett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Riley moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Woolett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Riley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Riley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Woolett tries to avoid it but Riley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Woolett to the ground. Woolett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Riley stuffs the takedown attempt from Woolett. Woolett gets slowly back to his feet.
Woolett closes the distance and clinches up with Riley, looking for a takedown. Woolett pushes Riley against the cage but Riley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Woolett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riley counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Woolett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woolett checks a leg kick.

Riley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Woolett sprawls well initially but Riley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Riley is nestled in close to Woolett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Woolett is rocked!
Riley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Woolett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Woolett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Woolett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Woolett looking for submissions off his back.
Woolett seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woolett keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Riley in particular looking to stall.
Riley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Woolett looking for submissions off his back.
Woolett is not content to let Riley control the position.

Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Woolett sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woolett is trying to get back to full guard.
Riley is trying to control the action in half guard but Woolett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Riley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Riley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Woolett actively working from the bottom here.
Riley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Woolett looking for submissions off his back.
Riley tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley wants to control but Woolett is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Riley stands up and beckons Woolett to join him on the feet.

Woolett gets caught napping as Riley dives in and scores a takedown. Woolett manages to retain guard.
Riley looking to pass the guard.
Riley wants to control from the top but Woolett keeps moving.
Riley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Riley looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Woolett looking for subs off his back but Riley has passed one foot through into half guard.

Woolett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riley passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Woolett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Riley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Woolett's half guard.
Woolett is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Riley jumps into side control!
Dallas Riley has got the better of the ground game so far.

Riley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Woolett to his feet.
Woolett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woolett has his takedown stuffed

and Riley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley is controlling the pace.

Riley is working for a kimura but Woolett is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Woolett looking for submissions off his back.

Riley is looking for a kimura but Woolett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage.
Riley content to control rather than advance.
Woolett is refusing to be controlled, as Riley sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Woolett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Woolett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Riley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woolett has a closed guard, preventing Riley from standing up.
Riley lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley passes into half guard.
Woolett tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.
Riley wants to take a breather but Woolett is having none of it.

Woolett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily.
Woolett is in trouble now - Riley has advanced to mount!
Riley lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley with the ground and pound from mount.
Riley with a couple of short strikes.
Riley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Woolett looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley content just to control the position here.
Riley with shots to the head and body - Woolett looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Shawn Woolett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woolett can't escape the position.
Dallas Riley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Riley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Riley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Woolett hang on?

And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Riley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Riley 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Riley!