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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dani Woodward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Blunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blunt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Danzig - Mother. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
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198 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dani Woodward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Blunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blunt.
Woodward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Blunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Blunt feints and then cracks Woodward's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Woodward down.
Bob Blunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woodward throws a sloppy head kick
and Blunt counters with a one-two to the body.
Blunt falls off balance throwing a combination
so Woodward counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woodward has gone for a leg lock! Blunt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Woodward's guard.
Blunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Woodward has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodward keeping moving, preventing Blunt from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward pulls Blunt in close to prevent any damage.
Blunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woodward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woodward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Woodward steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blunt.
Woodward staying out of range there.
Woodward throws a head kick but Blunt moves out of range.
Blunt misses with a few strikes there.
Blunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blunt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Woodward to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blunt trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Woodward defends it easily.
Woodward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woodward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Woodward drops back looking for a leg! Blunt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blunt manages to kick Woodward off! Woodward jumps back into Blunt's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blunt keeping moving, preventing Woodward from controlling successfully.
Woodward won't allow Blunt to sweep him here.
Woodward trying to control the position from guard on top but Blunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blunt working for a triangle but Woodward defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunt is trying to control the position but Woodward postures up.
Woodward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blunt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Woodward avoids a series of strikes thrown by Blunt.
Woodward wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Blunt.
Woodward is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Woodward gets back to half guard.
Blunt is looking for a kimura but Woodward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blunt to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woodward knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blunt looks gassed!
The fighters are battling for position here. Woodward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woodward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blunt has managed to get both his arms back between Woodward's legs - danger averted.
Woodward working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blunt.
Woodward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Woodward pulls Blunt in to control the position.
Woodward looking for a guillotine here but Blunt defends easily.
Woodward keeping moving, preventing Blunt from controlling successfully.
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 Dani Woodward will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blunt misses with a hook.
No joy there for Blunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Woodward closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blunt to the mat! Blunt manages to get full guard.
Blunt has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Woodward is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Blunt.
Woodward is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blunt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Woodward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Woodward goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Woodward's guard! Nice work there by Blunt!
Woodward looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward keeping moving, preventing Blunt from controlling successfully.
Blunt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blunt laying and praying for a moment but Woodward takes advantage and regains half guard.
Woodward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blunt's back!
Woodward looking to break Blunt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Blunt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Woodward will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Blunt is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Woodward off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Blunt turns into Woodward and is now in his guard.
Woodward keeping moving, preventing Blunt from controlling successfully.
Blunt stays in close to Woodward's body and controls the position.
Woodward controls Blunt momentarily but Blunt frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blunt preventing the sweep.
Woodward is working hard here to advance position.
Woodward has his foot on Blunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Woodward looking to control.
Blunt wants to control from the top but Woodward keeps moving.
Woodward has his foot on Blunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Blunt looking to pass the guard.
Blunt content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Blunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Blunt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Woodward shoots and misses
and Blunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woodward throws a head kick that misses
and Blunt counters with a low kick, right behind Woodward 's knee.
Blunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blunt tries to clinch there but Woodward circles away.
Blunt misses with an uppercut. Woodward saw that one coming.
Blunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Woodward finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Blunt throws an overhand right that lands on Woodward's shoulder, as Woodward tries to avoid the shot.
Woodward throws a sloppy head kick
and Blunt counters with a three punch combo that has Woodward backing up. Woodward nods at Blunt to acknowledge the strikes.
Blunt is breathing heavily.
Blunt misses with a hook.
Blunt swings widly with a right hand
and Woodward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodward throws a head kick that misses
and Blunt moves into the clinch.
Blunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blunt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Woodward has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Woodward blocks it with crossed arms.
Woodward managing to block the knees to the body from Blunt.
Blunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Woodward on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blunt misses with a knee to the head.
Blunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Woodward blocks it with crossed arms.
Woodward tries to pull guard but Blunt holds him up against the cage and eventually Woodward drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Woodward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodward tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blunt smiles and moves away.
Woodward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dani Woodward will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Woodward throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blunt throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Woodward to counter with a crisp jab.
Woodward scores with a takedown into Blunt's guard.
Woodward 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.
Blunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Woodward defends well.
Blunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Woodward defends it easily.
Woodward trying to control the position from guard on top but Blunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Woodward trying to control but Blunt is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Woodward is working for a submission of some sort.
Woodward wants to take a breather but Blunt is having none of it.
Woodward is looking for a kimura but Blunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Woodward to get the leverage.
Woodward is working for a submission of some sort.
Woodward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blunt sees it coming and defends easily.
Blunt trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodward trying to control from half guard but Blunt is working away.
Woodward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blunt looking for a kimura from the bottom but Woodward passes into side control!
Woodward is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blunt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Woodward wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blunt, who protects the arm well.
Blunt tries to bench press Woodward off him but Woodward keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodward misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blunt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Woodward.
Dani Woodward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blunt is looking for a sweep.
Woodward wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blunt, who protects the arm well.
Woodward is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blunt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blunt is not content to let Woodward control the position.
Blunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Woodward tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunt manages to get back to half guard.
Bob Blunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blunt manages to get to full guard.
Woodward is pushing down on Blunt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blunt is fighting to maintain full guard but Woodward has managed to sneak the leg through.
Woodward prevents Blunt from improving his position.
Woodward seems to be looking for submissions.
Woodward seems to be looking for submissions.
Blunt tries to roll over but Woodward keeps him under control.
Dani Woodward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blunt flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dani Woodward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Woodward, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dani Woodward!
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energy
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