PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Van Der Woodsen (ranked 1513 p4p, 178 weight class) and Bobby Baratheon (ranked 2538 p4p, 303 weight class). Eric Van Der Woodsen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Van Der Woodsen
vs
Baratheon

174 cm
26
164 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Van Der Woodsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Der Woodsen moves away.
Van Der Woodsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Der Woodsen tries to counter with a takedown but Baratheon is quick to defend against it.
Van Der Woodsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Der Woodsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Van Der Woodsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baratheon takes a swing at Van Der Woodsen's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon jabs at Van Der Woodsen's body.
Baratheon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baratheon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baratheon misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Woodsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Der Woodsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Van Der Woodsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Van Der Woodsen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Der Woodsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Baratheon. No joy for Van Der Woodsen on that attempt.
Baratheon misses with a body shot.
Van Der Woodsen goes for a double leg but Baratheon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baratheon continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Der Woodsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Baratheon, which made it look bad.
Baratheon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon misses with a body shot.
Van Der Woodsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Der Woodsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Der Woodsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baratheon digs a good hook to Van Der Woodsen's body.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Der Woodsen.
Baratheon lands a jab to Van Der Woodsen's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baratheon just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Woodsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baratheon sprawls well. Baratheon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Der Woodsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Baratheon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Der Woodsen.
Van Der Woodsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bobby Baratheon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon takes a swing at Van Der Woodsen's ribcage but misses.
Baratheon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van Der Woodsen rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Der Woodsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a combination. Van Der Woodsen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Van Der Woodsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baratheon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bobby Baratheon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baratheon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baratheon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baratheon slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Der Woodsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Baratheon finds it's way through Van Der Woodsen's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baratheon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baratheon has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Der Woodsen is defended easily by Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a jab to Van Der Woodsen's midsection.
Van Der Woodsen has a takedown stuffed.
Baratheon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baratheon duly obliges.
Baratheon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Der Woodsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Baratheon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baratheon misses the shot to the body.
Baratheon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Der Woodsen. Van Der Woodsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Der Woodsen shoots in for a double leg but Baratheon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eric Van Der Woodsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baratheon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Der Woodsen eats them both and turns towards Baratheon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Baratheon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Van Der Woodsen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Der Woodsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baratheon takes a swing at Van Der Woodsen's ribcage but misses.
Baratheon jabs at Van Der Woodsen's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon misses the shot to the body.
Baratheon misses with a wild body shot.
Van Der Woodsen darts in looking for a takedown but Baratheon gets double underhooks and turns Van Der Woodsen into the cage.
Baratheon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Der Woodsen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Van Der Woodsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baratheon cracks a nice hook into Van Der Woodsen's ribs.
Baratheon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baratheon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Der Woodsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Baratheon sprawls well. He's pushed Van Der Woodsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Der Woodsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baratheon just misses with a punch to the body.
Baratheon connects with a body shot.
Baratheon misses with a body shot.
Van Der Woodsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Der Woodsen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baratheon counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Der Woodsen is just out of range.
Van Der Woodsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baratheon lands with a shot to the body.
Van Der Woodsen goes for a double leg but Baratheon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baratheon continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baratheon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Der Woodsen manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Baratheon.
Van Der Woodsen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baratheon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baratheon misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Baratheon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baratheon missing with a left hand there. Van Der Woodsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baratheon thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Woodsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baratheon but Baratheon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Der Woodsen has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Baratheon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Der Woodsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baratheon tries to bum rush Van Der Woodsen with a series of wild strikes but Van Der Woodsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baratheon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Der Woodsen feinted with a counter takedown.
Bobby Baratheon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baratheon misses with a hook.
Van Der Woodsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baratheon misses with a two punch combination.
Van Der Woodsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baratheon sprawls and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon throws a body shot but no joy.
Baratheon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Van Der Woodsen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Van Der Woodsen seems to be looking for submissions.

Van Der Woodsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baratheon manages to get to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baratheon can do anything to dispel that myth.

Van Der Woodsen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Van Der Woodsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Baratheon has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Baratheon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Van Der Woodsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baratheon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a nice looking body shot.
Baratheon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Der Woodsen manages to avoid it.
Van Der Woodsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baratheon throws a lazy right hand but Van Der Woodsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baratheon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Der Woodsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Der Woodsen has his takedown stuffed
and Baratheon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Woodsen shoots in for a takedown but Baratheon shows good takedown defense.
Van Der Woodsen tries for a takedown but Baratheon circles away easily
and Baratheon counters with a left and a right that stings Van Der Woodsen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Van Der Woodsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baratheon scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Baratheon.
Van Der Woodsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baratheon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Der Woodsen.
Van Der Woodsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baratheon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baratheon lands a jab to Van Der Woodsen's midsection.
Van Der Woodsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baratheon sizes up Van Der Woodsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon works over Van Der Woodsen's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baratheon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Der Woodsen momentarily.
Baratheon looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Der Woodsen is just out of range.
Van Der Woodsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baratheon sprawls and moves away.
Baratheon lands an overhand right.
Van Der Woodsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baratheon misses with a wild body shot.
Baratheon tries to bum rush Van Der Woodsen with a series of wild strikes but Van Der Woodsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Der Woodsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Der Woodsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Baratheon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice sprawl there from Baratheon as Van Der Woodsen shoots in.
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Der Woodsen moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon lands with a shot to the body.
Van Der Woodsen avoids the body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Der Woodsen moves away.
Baratheon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baratheon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baratheon misses the jab.
Baratheon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Der Woodsen.
Van Der Woodsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baratheon sprawls and moves away.
Baratheon jabs Van Der Woodsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Der Woodsen is defended easily by Baratheon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Woodsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baratheon.
Baratheon misses with a few strikes there.
Baratheon scores with a jab to the body.
Van Der Woodsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baratheon.
Bobby Baratheon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Der Woodsen tries for a takedown but Baratheon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Der Woodsen needs to keep his hands up - Baratheon had a free shot at his head there.
Eric Van Der Woodsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Woodsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Baratheon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Baratheon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baratheon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Baratheon!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Baratheon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.