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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Forester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forester is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roar by Treat. Edward Forester struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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130 lbs
16 - 16 - 0 |
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168 cm
30
158 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Forester!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woods fails with a takedown attempt.
Woods shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Forester's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Woods trying to control but Forester is working from the bottom.
Forester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Forester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods is looking to work some ground and pound but Forester has wrist control.
Woods chips away with some ground and pound.
Woods might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Forester not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods trying to control but Forester is working from the bottom.
Woods 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.
Forester manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Woods 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.
Woods is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Woods manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Woods manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Woods lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Forester!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Woods goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Forester turns into him and now he's in Woods's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Woods preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Woods has Forester pulled in close to control his posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Forester.
Forester throws an elbow that misses. Woods uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Forester's guard. Nice move by Woods!
Woods pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Forester is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods is working hard here to advance position.
Woods passes Forester's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forester is not content to let Woods control the position.
Woods seems to be looking for submissions.
Woods controlling the action here.
Woods is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Woods wants to free his trapped foot but Forester is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forester is looking for a sweep. Woods is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Woods tries to pass to full mount but Forester defends it.
Woods lands strikes from half guard.
Woods trying to control from half guard but Forester is working away.
Woods is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Forester is just riding it out for now. Woods eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Woods dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Forester.
Forester dives in and scores a takedown into Woods's guard.
Woods pulls Forester in close to prevent any damage.
Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Forester won't allow Woods to sweep him here.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woods is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forester defends well.
Forester stopping the sweep attempt from Woods.
Jack Woods overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forester avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woods avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Forester throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Woods here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Woods lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Forester!
Forester defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Woods.
Poor strikes thrown by Woods there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Forester regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods is trying to control. Forester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Woods looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Forester is defending against the submission attempts here by Woods.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forester keeping control of the position.
Woods trying to control from half guard but Forester is working away.
Woods is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Forester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Woods.
Forester blocking the ground and pound attempt from Woods.
Woods looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Woods trying to pass the guard but Forester defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Woods dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Forester leaves Woods with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Woods slips under a jab from Forester.
Woods avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Forester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Forester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woods lands a nice looking body kick.
Forester misses with a takedown attempt - Woods sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Forester tries to clinch up
and Woods counters with a shoot takedown. Forester fights it but they end up in guard.
Forester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Woods wants to pass the guard but Forester is keeping the position.
Woods won't allow Forester to sweep him here.
Woods tries to free his leg and advance position but Forester is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forester keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Woods wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Woods shoots in and drives through. Forester sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Forester. No joy for Woods on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forester fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Forester shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Forester was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Forester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woods tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Forester lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forester working away.
Forester tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods is trying to control Forester's posture but Forester avoids it.
Woods manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Woods moves into full guard.
Forester must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Forester throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woods works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Edward Forester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woods controlling the position.
Forester is looking to work some ground and pound but Woods has wrist control.
Forester postures up in Woods's guard and throws a big left but Woods blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Forester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Woods looking for a sweep. Not yet Woods, not yet.
Forester cracks Woods with a solid left hand.
Forester postures up.
Woods bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Forester's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forester is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods trying to control but Forester is working from the bottom.
Woods looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forester keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Forester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Woods showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Woods, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Jack Woods!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jack Woods!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jack Woods!
Jack Woods wins by unanimous decision!
Jack Woods decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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