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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garret Woodard (ranked 8245 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Richardson (ranked 5418 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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178 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Garret Woodard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Woodard quickly recovers to half guard.
Woodard is refusing to be controlled, as Richardson sits in half guard.
Woodard wants to get back to his feet.
Woodard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Richardson not doing much here.
Richardson is pressing down on Woodard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woodard is holding on for now.
Richardson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Woodard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Woodard!
Woodard is squirming around, avoiding Richardson's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodard is desperately trying to improve his position but Richardson has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Woodard is looking to escape.
Woodard working to try and regain half guard.
Woodard is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Woodard working to try and regain half guard.
Richardson with good strikes from the mount here!
Richardson tries to control but Woodard wriggling away.
Woodard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Woodard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson is looking to stall here but Woodard recovers full guard.
Richardson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woodard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Woodard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Woodard keeps moving.
Richardson won't allow Woodard to get back to his feet.
Woodard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Woodard keeps moving.
Richardson stops Woodard from standing up.
Woodard 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Richardson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Richardson closes the distance and clinches up with Woodard, looking for a takedown. Richardson pushes Woodard against the cage but Woodard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richardson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Woodard counters with a two punch combo.
Richardson throws a sloppy head kick and Woodard moves out of range easily.
Woodard tries a head kick but it misses.
Richardson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Woodard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Richardson somewhat.
Woodard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Richardson.
Garret Woodard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Richardson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woodard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Richardson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Richardson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richardson goes for a double leg but Woodard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Woodard continues to drive forward.
Richardson moves into the clinch successfully.
Richardson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Woodard uses from the top position.
Richardson 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.
Richardson keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodard gets to his feet - Richardson follows without any prompting.
Richardson stuffs the takedown attempt from Woodard. Woodard gets slowly back to his feet.
Richardson misses with a takedown attempt
and Woodard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Garret Woodard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Richardson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodard shoots for a takedown but Richardson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Woodard throws a push kick but Richardson slaps the foot to one side.
Richardson tries to sprawl but Woodard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Woodard stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Richardson to get to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Richardson.
David Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richardson clinches.
Richardson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Woodard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Richardson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Richardson prevents Woodard from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodard keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully.
Woodard is looking for a triangle but Richardson pushes his legs off easily.
Richardson stays in close to Woodard's body and controls the position.
Woodard pushes Richardson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woodard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Richardson counters with a left and a right that stings Woodard.
Richardson closes the distance and clinches.
Richardson breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Woodard's waist but Woodard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Richardson off to one side.
Garret Woodard is winning the standup battle so far.
Richardson has his takedown stuffed
and Woodard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Woodard.
Richardson is breathing heavily.
Woodard being controlled against the cage.
Richardson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Woodard regains guard immediately.
Woodard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Richardson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson goes for a double leg but Woodard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Woodard continues to drive forward.
Woodard closes the distance and clinches up with Richardson, looking for a takedown. Woodard pushes Richardson against the cage but Richardson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richardson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Woodard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Richardson really felt that one!
Woodard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richardson as he jumps to the side.
Richardson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Woodard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson rushes Woodard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Woodard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Garret Woodard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Richardson closes the distance and pushes Woodard back into the cage.
Richardson has Woodard pressed against the cage, preventing Woodard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Richardson slowing the pace effectively.
Woodard is trying to pull guard but Richardson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Woodard gets underhooks to prevent Richardson's takedown attempt.
Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Woodard attempts a counter takedown but Richardson avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garret Woodard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Richardson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Richardson will feel that in the morning.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Richardson.
Woodard drives through and clinches with Richardson against the cage.
Richardson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Woodard looking for a takedown.
Richardson looking to slow down the pace here.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson is stalling here.
Woodard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richardson smiles and moves away.
Woodard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Woodard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Woodard is looking to clinch.
Richardson drives through and clinches with Woodard against the cage.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throws a poor cross that misses
and Woodard counters with a two punch combo.
Woodard cracks the inside of Richardson's front leg.
Richardson fails to land the takedown.
Richardson connects with a body shot.
Richardson moves into range and clinches up with Woodard.
Richardson prevents Woodard from breaking the clinch.
Richardson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Richardson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Woodard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson pulls guard effortlessly.
Richardson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woodard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woodard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Richardson controls Woodard momentarily but Woodard frees himself.
Woodard gets to his feet - Richardson follows without any prompting.
Richardson lands a right hook to the body.
Woodard gets caught napping as Richardson dives in and scores a takedown. Woodard manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woodard wants to sweep here but Richardson controlling him for the moment.
Richardson postures up and lands a big shot to Woodard's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Richardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richardson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Richardson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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