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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Woodward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Loans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxwell Woodward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Loans!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodward has a takedown stuffed.
Woodward shoots in looking for a takedown. Loans tries to sprawl out of it but Woodward keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Loans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Loans gets caught napping as Woodward dives in and scores a takedown. Loans manages to retain guard.
Woodward throws an elbow that misses. Loans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Woodward's guard. Nice move by Loans!
Loans wants to control from the top but Woodward keeps moving.
Woodward can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loans controls the pace.
Woodward working a defensive guard here.
Woodward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward trying to keep a closed guard but Loans is proving a slippery customer.
Woodward is pulling down on Loans's head to control his posture.
Woodward could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maxwell Woodward.
Woodward shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Woodward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodward gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Woodward pulls Loans into guard.
Woodward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Loans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Woodward wants to sweep here but Loans controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodward can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loans controls the pace.
Loans chips away with some ground and pound.
Loans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loans won't allow Woodward to sweep him here.
Woodward is trying to keep Loans in close.
Woodward wants to hit a switch here but Loans passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Woodward there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woodward in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Loans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Woodward wants to control but Loans is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loans wants to get back to his feet but Woodward is holding on tight.
Loans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Woodward is looking to escape.
Loans lands a heavy elbow.
Woodward is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodward sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Woodward is trying to get back to full guard.
Woodward is working hard here to advance position.
Woodward slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Woodward trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woodward is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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 Maxwell Woodward will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Loans gets a takedown into half guard.
Loans prevents Woodward from improving his position.
Loans controlling the action here.
Woodward is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodward wants to control but Loans is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Woodward.
Woodward is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Loans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Loans preventing the sweep.
Woodward trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Woodward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loans controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Loans. No joy for Woodward on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loans darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Loans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Woodward doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loans.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodward gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loans postures up.
Loans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Loans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Woodward is pulling down on Loans's head. It's preventing any offense from Loans, at least for the moment.
Woodward can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loans controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodward wants to improve his position but instead Loans has moved into half guard.
Loans trying to control the action but Woodward is working from the bottom.
Loans wants to pass the guard but Woodward is defending well.
Woodward is trying to control but Loans passes into side control!
A lull in the action here as Loans stalls from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woodward is looking to regain half guard here but Loans keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shawn Loans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Loans lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Maxwell Woodward has been cut.
Woodward misses with a takedown attempt - Loans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Loans takes the fight into the clinch.
Loans has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Woodward regains guard immediately.
Loans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Loans trying to control the position from guard on top but Woodward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loans wants to stand but Woodward has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Woodward looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loans stopping the sweep attempt from Woodward.
Woodward looking to control.
Woodward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Loans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Loans lands in his opponent's guard.
Loans advances to half guard.
Loans is taking a breather. Woodward says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Woodward tries to get to full guard but Loans has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loans tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Woodward blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loans.
Woodward is looking to control Loans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woodward avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loans is looking to pass Woodward's guard but actually Woodward recovers to full guard.
Loans 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodward working a defensive guard but Loans passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodward trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Woodward really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Loans controlling his opponent.
Loans lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Loans cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Woodward is looking to improve his position but Loans isn't that keen on the idea.
Loans with shots to the head and body - Woodward looks very uncomfortable down there.
Woodward is squirming around, avoiding Loans's attempts to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loans controlling from the full mount.
Woodward wants to hold on but Loans pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woodward taking shots to the head.
Woodward is rocked!
Loans controlling from mount.
Oh Woodward is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loans is working for a guillotine from mount but Woodward frees his head quite easily.
Woodward reaches up to try and control the position but Loans seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Woodward rolls and tries to escape and now Loans has his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Loans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loans 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Loans!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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