PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Israel Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curiano Mohadef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curiano Mohadef has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Israel Wood's chin.

Wood
vs
Mohadef

169 cm
18
177 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

177 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Israel Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Curiano Mohadef!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohadef moves to clinch but Wood breaks away

and Wood counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wood.
Wood's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Wood pulls guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mohadef with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mohadef must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mohadef with a nice head shot there.

It looks like Israel Wood has been cut.
Mohadef landing some decent shots from guard.
Wood could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mohadef missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mohadef throws an elbow that misses. Wood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mohadef's guard. Nice move by Wood!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mohadef is striking but Wood is not phased and passes to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood blocks the strikes from Mohadef.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohadef is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Mohadef tries to lock up and control but Wood gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wood takes Mohadef's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Mohadef tries to escape but Wood has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wood controlling the position well here. Mohadef rolled but Wood kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Mohadef fending off the submission attempt from Wood.
Wood lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mohadef hold on?!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood is hanging on to Mohadef's back as he tries to escape.
Mohadef keeps trying to improve his position.

Wood has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wood slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wood gets his hands free as Mohadef looks to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood is riding his opponent, not letting Mohadef buck him off.

Mohadef defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wood not allowing Mohadef to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohadef wants to escape the position.
Mohadef looks winded!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Mohadef is trying to roll into a better position but Wood has get a rear naked choke and Mohadef is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Israel Wood!