PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgen Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Woodley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Seek & Destroy - Metallica. Tyron Woodley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Evgen Konstantinov's chin.

Woodley
vs
Konstantinov

175 cm
27
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
175 lbs
11 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyron Woodley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evgen Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Konstantinov moves into the clinch.
Konstantinov trying to control the position but instead, Woodley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Konstantinov into the cage.

Konstantinov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Woodley uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Woodley throws an elbow that misses. Konstantinov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Woodley's guard. Nice move by Konstantinov!
Konstantinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Woodley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Konstantinov wants to take the fight to the mat but Woodley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Woodley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Woodley lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley trying to control from Konstantinov's half guard. Konstantinov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Woodley throws a strike but Konstantinov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Woodley wants to stand up but Konstantinov is controlling him.
Konstantinov throws an elbow that misses. Woodley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Konstantinov's guard. Nice move by Woodley!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Woodley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Woodley throwing strikes but missing.
Konstantinov controlling Woodley's posture.
Konstantinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woodley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Woodley stops Konstantinov from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Konstantinov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Konstantinov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Woodley throws a strike but Konstantinov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Woodley wants to get back to his feet but Konstantinov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Konstantinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Woodley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Evgen Konstantinov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Woodley with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov fails with the takedown
and Konstantinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Konstantinov shoots for a double leg takedown but Woodley sprawls well. He's pushed Konstantinov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyron Woodley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgen Konstantinov.
Woodley is looking to slow Konstantinov down with leg kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Woodley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Woodley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Woodley scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Woodley there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woodley with shots to the head and body - Konstantinov looks very uncomfortable down there.

Konstantinov is rocked!
A big strike lands for Woodley! That's really hurt Konstantinov and he's turned his back - Woodley keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Woodley jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyron Woodley!
Tyron Woodley thanked the fans post fight for their support.