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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Dynamite (ranked 6381 p4p, 6415 weight class) and Dani Woodward (ranked 488 p4p, 490 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dynamite might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bee Gees- Stayin Alive . Dani Woodward has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Billy Dynamite 's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Dynamite !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dani Woodward!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodward dodges the punch combination from Dynamite .
Dynamite looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dynamite tries a head kick but it misses.
Dynamite moves out of range as Woodward throws a body kick.
Woodward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Woodward has a takedown stuffed.
Woodward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dynamite avoids it really well and circles away.
Billy Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Woodward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite tries to bum rush Woodward with a series of wild strikes but Woodward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dynamite misses with a series of wild punches.
Woodward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Woodward fails with a takedown attempt.
Dynamite definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dynamite defends well and Woodward ends up having to push Dynamite into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dynamite misses with a series of wild punches.
Woodward has managed to clinch.
Woodward keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dynamite 's efforts to push away.
Dynamite prevents Woodward from breaking the clinch.
Woodward throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dynamite pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dynamite throws a right and a left that Woodward avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Dynamite .
Dynamite walks into a straight right hand from Woodward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodward goes for a double leg but Dynamite avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dynamite continues to drive forward.
Woodward closes the distance and pushes Dynamite back into the cage.
Woodward lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Woodward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dynamite has him pressed against the cage.
Dynamite wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Woodward has him pressed against the cage.
Woodward content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Woodward is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dynamite is defending well.
Dynamite avoiding damage as Woodward throws knees to the body.
Woodward has Dynamite pushed against the cage.
Woodward is trying to break the clinch but Dynamite has him pressed against the cage.
Woodward keeps control of Dynamite as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dynamite is looking to break free of the clinch but Woodward has double underhooks.
Woodward wants to get back to striking at distance but Dynamite won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodward with a knee to the head.
Woodward drags the fight down to the ground.
Dynamite preventing the sweep.
Woodward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dynamite with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Woodward working a defensive guard here.
Dynamite scoring with punches to the head and body.
Woodward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dynamite won't allow Woodward to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite lands a couple of elbows.
We've been informed that Woodward has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dynamite decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dynamite throws a series of punches but Woodward avoids them all with ease.
Woodward moves out of range as Dynamite throws a body kick.
Dynamite tries to bum rush Woodward with a series of wild strikes but Woodward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Woodward tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dynamite sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Woodward somewhat.
Woodward dives in for a single leg takedown but Dynamite sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Woodward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dynamite is fending him off so far but Woodward persists. Nope, Dynamite circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woodward shoots in for a takedown but Dynamite shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dynamite blocks the body kick.
Dynamite throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Dynamite dominated that 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.
Dynamite tries to keep at a distance but Woodward has taken the fight into the clinch.
Woodward keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dynamite 's efforts to push away.
Woodward has Dynamite pressed against the cage, preventing Dynamite from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Woodward taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Woodward tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dynamite tries to break free but Woodward pushes him back against the cage.
Woodward drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dynamite gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Woodward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dynamite fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Billy Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Woodward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dynamite .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dynamite falls off balance throwing a combination
and Woodward counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward misses with a low kick.
Dynamite seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Woodward shoots in for a double leg but Dynamite sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Woodward tries to bum rush Dynamite with a series of wild strikes but Dynamite uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Woodward rushes Dynamite and presses him up against the cage.
Woodward prevents Dynamite from breaking the clinch.
Dynamite looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dynamite prevents a takedown attempt there.
Woodward is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dynamite to keep the fight standing.
Woodward gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dynamite regains guard.
Dynamite manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Dynamite misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Woodward throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woodward darts in and clinches Dynamite up against the cage.
Woodward tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dynamite is trying to push Woodward away but Woodward has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Woodward taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dynamite wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dynamite tries to break the clinch but Woodward is controlling the position.
Woodward is trying to pull guard but Dynamite has him pressed against the cage.
Woodward manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dynamite is looking to stand up but Woodward won't let him.
Dynamite throwing strikes but missing.
Woodward is looking to stand up but Dynamite isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Dynamite is looking to work some ground and pound but Woodward has wrist control.
Woodward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dynamite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dynamite wants to stand but Woodward is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dynamite throwing strikes but missing.
Dynamite has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Woodward is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Woodward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dynamite throws a big right hand that misses.
Woodward is trying to control the position but Dynamite postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Woodward fails with the takedown.
Dynamite rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woodward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Woodward misses with a takedown attempt - Dynamite sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woodward pushes Dynamite up against the cage in a clinch.
Woodward breaks the clinch.
Woodward goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dani Woodward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Dynamite looks to land a combination but Woodward avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Dynamite . No joy for Woodward on that attempt.
Woodward gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Woodward has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dynamite avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Woodward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dynamite fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Billy Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Woodward.
Woodward has a takedown stuffed.
Dynamite has a takedown stuffed.
Woodward is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodward lands with a nice combination. Dynamite backs away looking to recover.
Woodward looks for a takedown but Dynamite sprawls well.
It looked like Dynamite was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Woodward tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dynamite manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Woodward defends well and Dynamite ends up having to push Woodward into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Woodward clinches up against the cage.
Dynamite wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Woodward has him pressed against the cage.
Woodward wants a takedown.
Dynamite breaks from the clinch.
Woodward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dynamite tries to avoid it but Woodward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dynamite to the ground. Dynamite escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dynamite throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Woodward takes the fight into the clinch.
Woodward pulls guard.
Dynamite wants to stand but Woodward has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dynamite throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dynamite wants to stand but Woodward has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Woodward trying to strike off his back.
Woodward looking for a sweep. Not yet Woodward, not yet.
Dynamite postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dynamite postures up and lands a big shot to Woodward's brow.
Dynamite wanted to stand there but Woodward had control of the position.
Woodward is trying to control the position but Dynamite postures up.
Dynamite decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Woodward clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Woodward tries to pull guard but Dynamite won't allow it.
Woodward tries to land knees in the clinch but Dynamite avoids the damage to the body.
Woodward softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Woodward wants to take the fight to the mat but Dynamite manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Woodward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dynamite backwards.
Woodward fails to pull guard.
Dynamite pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woodward shoots in for a takedown but Dynamite shows good takedown defense.
Woodward tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dynamite swivels and escapes.
Billy Dynamite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dynamite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Woodward is looking for the big counter here.
Woodward throws a head kick but Dynamite moves out of range.
It looked like Dynamite was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite throws a series of punches but Woodward moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Woodward.
Dynamite tries to bum rush Woodward with a series of wild strikes but Woodward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Woodward shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dynamite defends it nicely.
Dynamite swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dynamite enables Woodward to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dynamite manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Woodward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woodward trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woodward is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dani Woodward.
I think Woodward has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dani Woodward!
Billy Dynamite was interviewed post fight and said '... Man I got you don't worry about me!!'.
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