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Event: SYN 823 Garuda vs. Po     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1#
Wood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wood steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Wood as the two fighters clinch.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Wood.
Wood throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood prevents a body shot from Smith.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wood fails to land.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Wood lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wood fails to land. #BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wood scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith lands with a straight right. Wood didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Wood counters with a body kick. #CL#
Smith has Wood up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Wood.
Wood misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Wood throws a head punch that misses.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wood lands a shoulder strike.
Wood misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
Smith blocks a body shot from Wood.
A nice left hand lands by Wood.
Wood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wood blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
Smith prevents a body shot from Wood.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
Wood misses with some punches. #T3#
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Wood.
Wood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Wood takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wood scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
Wood lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands an elbow just above Wood 's eye.
Wood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith tries to work over Wood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wood throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
Wood misses with a body punch.
Wood throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood working aggressively here.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Wood.
Nice body punch from Wood.
Our sources have told us that Smith has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wood misses with the head strike.
Wood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Wood blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Wood working aggressively here. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wood avoids the body shot from Smith.
Wood throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a right hand that Wood ducks under and follows up with a left that Wood also avoids with ease.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch there but Wood circles away.
Wood steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Wood on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wood lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Wood pushes him off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wood!
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to clinch there but Wood circles away.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith closes the distance but Wood moves to the side
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wood finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Chad Smith's cut is getting worse.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Wood keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith jabs at Wood's body.
Smith wants to clinch up but Wood keeps it at a distance.
Wood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith tries to clinch but Wood moves away
and Wood counters with a body kick.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice straight punches there by Wood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wood.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith tries to clinch up
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Wood scores with a nice head shot.
Smith lands a jab to Wood's midsection.
Smith is looking to wear down Wood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Smith wants to clinch but Wood slips to the side
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Chad Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Wood misses.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wood doesn't seem phased though.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith digs a good body shot into Wood's ribs.
Smith tries to clinch
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Wood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Willie Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Chad Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith moves to clinch but Wood breaks away
and Wood counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Wood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Wood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith closes the distance but Wood moves to the side
and Wood finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Wood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wood misses with a looping right.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith tries to clinch up but Wood circles away and keeps his distance.
Wood is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wood throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Wood keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith wants to clinch up but Wood keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Wood thinks about the counter body kick.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Wood counter with a right hand. #T1#
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wood counters with a nice body shot.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Wood gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith blocking some punches.
Wood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Willie Wood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wood throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wood backwards. #BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wood throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith tries to clinch there but Wood circles away.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a body punch
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chad Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Willie Wood!
A very excited looking Willie Wood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SYN 816 Whymer vs. Garuda III     
Date:   Jul 18, 2021
#R1#
Rahman misses with a right hand
and Wood counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Rahman misses with an uppercut
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahman thows a leg kick but Wood checks it
and Rahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Wood swings for the body but Rahman moves out of range.
Rahman throws a hook but Wood avoids it easily.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Rahman is rocked!
Wood checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rahman throws a hook to the side of Wood's head but Wood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab by Wood.
Oh Rahman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood slips a straight right by Rahman.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wood counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Rahman out cold! What a finish! Wood is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willie Wood!
A victorious Willie Wood thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 801 Warror vs. Syndal     
Date:   May 31, 2021
#R1#
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wood counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Hedman Karlsson gets tackled into the cage by Wood. Wood maintains the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Wood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hedman Karlsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wood.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hedman Karlsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wood.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
Wood tries to work over Hedman Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hedman Karlsson misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Wood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
Wood blocks an elbow strike from Hedman Karlsson.
Wood lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood managing to block the knees to the body from Hedman Karlsson.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wood is defending well for now.#T1#
Hedman Karlsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Hedman Karlsson lands an uppercut.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wood blocks it with crossed arms.
Hedman Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hedman Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a body shot from Wood.
Hedman Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wood.
Wood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wood avoids the damage to the body.
Hedman Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
Hedman Karlsson has been working on his balance at Clark's Champion's, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Wood.
Wood tries to work over Hedman Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hedman Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Hedman Karlsson lands an uppercut.#T2#
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wood avoids it.
Wood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedman Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wood lands a shoulder strike.
Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Hedman Karlsson is blocking nicely.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Hedman Karlsson blocks with his arms.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wood avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wood lands a nice shot to the body.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Hedman Karlsson controls his hands.
Hedman Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Hedman Karlsson controls his hands.
Hedman Karlsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wood tries a knee to the head but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
Wood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hedman Karlsson tries to work over Wood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hedman Karlsson lands a shoulder strike.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but Hedman Karlsson avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
A short right from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Hedman Karlsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wood is defending well for now.
Wood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Wood.
Wood misses with the head strike.
Hedman Karlsson trying to stall but Wood improves his position.
Hedman Karlsson avoiding damage.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hedman Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
Wood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hedman Karlsson.
A short uppercut from Wood.
Hedman Karlsson tries a knee to the head but Wood blocks it.
A short left from Hedman Karlsson.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Nice body punch from Hedman Karlsson - that landed with a thud.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Hedman Karlsson blocks a body shot from Wood.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson blocking some punches.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a body shot from Wood.
Hedman Karlsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wood.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood tries to work over Hedman Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hedman Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Wood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson prevents a body shot from Wood.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Hedman Karlsson blocks with his arms.
Hedman Karlsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wood avoids it.
Wood trying to land knees to the body.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but Hedman Karlsson avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
Hedman Karlsson digs a right hand into Wood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wood's gas tank.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willie Wood will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hedman Karlsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wood counters with a thumping low kick.
Wood misses with a hook. Hedman Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Hedman Karlsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hedman Karlsson throws a shot to the body.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wood is looking to slow Hedman Karlsson down with leg kicks.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson is out of range and Wood settles back down.
Hedman Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wood throws a body kick that misses.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook
and Wood counters with a good low kick that Hedman Karlsson was not able to check.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson. #T1#
Wood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hedman Karlsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Wood.
Hedman Karlsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hedman Karlsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hedman Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wood throws a front kick that sends Hedman Karlsson stumbling back into the cage.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Wood misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hedman Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Wood is out of range.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedman Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wood.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab from Wood.
Good exchange - Wood coming out on top.#T2#
Wood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Willie Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot
and Hedman Karlsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood checks a low kick from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a jab to the body
and Wood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hedman Karlsson slips a straight right by Wood.
An inside leg kick from Wood misses.
Wood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wood.
Wood lands a really nice looking cross but Hedman Karlsson seems unphased.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to wear down Wood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Wood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Wood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab from Wood.
Wood scores with a hook.
Wood connects with a solid leg kick.
Wood tries to clinch but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wood moves away from the strike by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wood blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Hedman Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wood scores with a jab.
Wood moves out of range of the leg kick from Hedman Karlsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hedman Karlsson. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Wood misses.
Hedman Karlsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Wood - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wood. Wood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
Wood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Wood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hedman Karlsson blocks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hedman Karlsson's sensitive parts.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wood with a nice calf kick.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hedman Karlsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wood lands a leg kick that knocks Hedman Karlsson off balance momentarily.
Hedman Karlsson swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a body kick
and Hedman Karlsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hedman Karlsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wood tries a quick counter leg kick but Hedman Karlsson is wise to it.#T1#
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hedman Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot
and Wood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wood misses with a kick to the body.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Wood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hedman Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and Wood counters with a nice leg kick.
Wood cracks Hedman Karlsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a right hand
and Wood counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Hedman Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Wood misses the jab.
Wood throws an overhand right that lands on Hedman Karlsson's shoulder, as Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Hedman Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wood takes a swing at Hedman Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wood.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a combination
and Wood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hedman Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and Wood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wood swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hedman Karlsson.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hedman Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Hedman Karlsson slips the punch.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wood throws a poor cross that misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Wood tenderised Hedman Karlsson's leg. Hedman Karlsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hedman Karlsson. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hedman Karlsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Wood lands with a cross.
Wood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wood.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wood.
Hedman Karlsson swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Wood cracks Hedman Karlsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson missing with a left hand there. Wood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Hedman Karlsson misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws an off balance right hand
and Wood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wood scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Wood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wood winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Wood!

Our winner, Willie Wood, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PFC 238 Tuala vs Blazkov     
Date:   Jan 10, 2021
#R1#
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wood lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.
Willie Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Wood misses.
As Wood backs off Murphy throws a huge counter combo but Wood manages to avoid it all.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Wood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wood throws a body kick that misses.
Murphy thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Wood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wood.
Wood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy throws a series of strikes that have Wood backpedaling.
Wood tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Wood lands with a slapping head kick.
Wood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Wood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
Wood misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Wood's corner calls for a 1-2. Wood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wood tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Wood looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Wood with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wood thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wood throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood with a hook.
A jab from Wood finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Wood avoids them all with ease.
Wood throws a quick counter kick to the body but Murphy avoids it.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Wood throws a good cross that connects.
Wood tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Murphy feints a counter leg kick.
Wood lands with a kick to the temple. Murphy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Wood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murphy is looking to score with low kicks.
Wood throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Wood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wood checks a low kick from Murphy.
Wood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy. #T4#
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Wood.
Wood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Wood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws a low kick but Wood avoids it.
Wood quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wood.
A low kick from Murphy is predictable there
and Wood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Wood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wood lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wood throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy counters with a body kick.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Wood's ribs.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Murphy checks a low kick from Wood.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Wood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Wood - just one landing.
Wood is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Wood.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as Wood blocks the low kick.#T1#
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wood looks to clinch
and Murphy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Wood counters with a good low kick that Murphy was not able to check.
Wood lunges at Murphy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murphy's hand.
Wood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murphy counters with a thumping low kick.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murphy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Wood had a free shot at his head there.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Murphy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wood throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Wood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
That kick from Wood tenderised Murphy's leg. Murphy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wood is able to avoid easily.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy tried to score with a low kick but Wood checks it.
Wood takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Willie Wood is winning the standup battle so far.
Wood throws a big shot that misses.
Wood works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Wood misses with a low kick.
Wood avoids a kick to the body.
Wood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy slips under a jab from Wood.
Murphy walks into a jab.
Wood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Murphy throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murphy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murphy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wood is out of range.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Wood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Murphy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Wood tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Murphy thinks about the counter body kick.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Wood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy blocks a head kick by Wood.
Wood sizes up Murphy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wood scores with a nice head shot.
Murphy looks to throw a body kick
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Wood.
Wood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wood lands a head kick. Murphy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wood misses with a wild body shot.
Wood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wood - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Wood avoids nicely.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Wood is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wood throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murphy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Murphy throws the left hand but Wood avoids the punch easily.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wood.
A low kick from Murphy misses
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
A slow jab from Wood misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Wood checks a low kick from Murphy.
Nice straight punches there by Wood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wood.
Wood tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Tobias Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. Murphy catches Wood right on the button with a cross.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Wood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Wood saw that one coming.
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Wood sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Wood.
Wood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wood counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Wood connects with a nice looking jab.
Wood checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Willie Wood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Wood jabs at Murphy's body.
Wood punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Wood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Wood jabs at Murphy's body.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wood misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a leg kick.
Wood blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Wood misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy thumps Wood with a low kick.
Murphy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Wood.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Wood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wood has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Wood!

Willie Wood seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PFC 228 Petrov vs Aiken     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Wood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Wood throwing a counter right hand but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Brooks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brooks misses with an uppercut
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Brooks misses.
Brooks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wood to score with a decent uppercut.
Brooks thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brooks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wood misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brooks! But no joy.
Brooks lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
A low kick from Brooks misses
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Wood throws a body shot but no joy.
Brooks throws out a counter right but Wood avoids it with no problem.
Brooks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brooks moves out of range as Wood throws a body kick.
Brooks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brooks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wood's head backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wood.
Wood lands a really nice looking cross but Brooks seems unphased.
Brooks misses with a shot to the body
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Brooks misses with a low kick.
Brooks throws a body shot but no joy.
Wood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brooks.
A swing and a miss from Wood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood misses with a jab to the body
and Brooks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brooks swinging wildly here.
Brooks misses with an uppercut
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Brooks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Brooks finds it's target.#ROC2#Wood is rocked!
Brooks fakes the body blow, causing Wood to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Wood goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilson Brooks!
Our winner, Wilson Brooks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PFC 216 Golovkin vs Matsunaga     
Date:   Oct 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Wood throws a big shot that misses.
Li swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Li throws out a loose jab but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood slips a straight right by Li.
A little jabbing left from Wood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Wood has knocked Li down with a huge combo! Wood steps away and waves a wobbly Li back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Li is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Yonglong Li has been cut.
Li drops his hands momentarily. Wood doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Li staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Li doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willie Wood!
After winning the bout, Willie Wood thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PFC 206 Asham vs Wild 3     
Date:   Sep 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duranto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wood thows a leg kick but Duranto checks it
and Duranto counters with a nice uppercut.
Duranto lands a brutal head kick. Wood looks out on his feet and Duranto throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Roberto Duranto!
A very excited looking Roberto Duranto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: PFC 200 Gormsson vs Bennett     
Date:   Aug 16, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Raske fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raske misses with an uppercut.
Wood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raske with a body shot.
Raske looks to land a right hand but Wood moved out of range.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raske fails to land the takedown.
Raske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wood has time to react.
Raske shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It seemed like Wood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raske throws a head kick that misses
and Wood counters with a right hand to the body.
Raske misses with a head kick.
Raske connects with a body shot that sends Wood's belly button to the back.
Wood lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Raske misses with a low kick.
Raske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raske backing away here, and Wood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No luck for Raske with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Raske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raske throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wood.
Raske backing away here, and Wood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wood scores with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Wood lands a big right hand that sends Raske crashing to the mat! Wood stays standing though and waves Raske back to his feet!#ROC2#Raske is rocked!
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!#CL#
Raske takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Raske is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raske lands a nice uppercut.
Raske seems to have got his legs back now.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raske tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wood.
A shot in the inside from Raske. #T2#
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Wood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raske. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice sprawl there from Wood as Raske shoots in.
Wood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raske misses with a body punch
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Wood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Raske closes the distance and pushes Wood back into the cage.
Wood gets through Raske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Wood.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wood scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Raske.
Wood blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wood working aggressively here.
Wood takes a shot to the head.
Wood blocking some punches. #BC2#
Wood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raske lands with a right hand.
Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Wood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raske lands a nice looking body shot.
Raske fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wood on the side of the head.
Wood misses with a looping right.
Raske tries to clinch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wood stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Raske misses with a right hand
and Wood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raske manages to avoid it.
Raske was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raske misses with a hook
and Wood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wood avoids the body shot from Raske.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raske lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Raske has closed the distance and engaged Wood in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wood.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Raske controls his hands.
Raske lands with a left to the head.
Raske misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short left from Wood.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Raske.
Wood misses with some punches.
Raske works on Wood's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willie Wood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's time! Raske's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Raske lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raske wants to clinch#KD2#
and Wood counters with a nice right hand that sends Raske toppling to the canvas! Raske scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wood finish him?!
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
Raske tries to clinch up.
Raske with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raske.
Wood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Raske moves into range and clinches up with Wood.
Raske lands an uppercut.
Wood throws a head punch that misses.
Wood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raske pushes off an throws an elbow but Wood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Wood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raske wants to clinch
and Wood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Raske throws a leg kick
and Wood counters with a big right hand! Oh Raske is in trouble here! Wood follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Wood!
A relieved looking Willie Wood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Thomas Raske spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes you lose. Sometimes I lose. Losing sucks dick. I'm out!'.

 

Event: PFC 192 Murphy vs Krison     
Date:   Jul 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A big right from Wood misses.
Stone tries to clinch but Wood moves out of range.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Wood pushes him off.
Wood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone tries to clinch up but Wood circles away and keeps his distance.
Wood looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Wood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wood slips under a jab from Stone.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Stone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wood, pushing him back against the cage.
Stone misses with a body punch.
Wood can't find room to land a body shot as Stone controls the action.
Stone misses with some punches.
Wood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wood misses with the head strike. #BC#
Wood manages to break the clinch.
Wood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wood counters with an inside leg kick.
Stone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
A low kick from Stone is predictable there
and Wood finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wood - the referee stops the clock and Stone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wood. Stone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Some bone on bone action there as Wood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wood throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Wood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wood throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
Stone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stone throws a hook but Wood blocks it.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Wood misses the target.
Stone misses with a lunging right hand
and Wood counters with a stiff right hand.
Wood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Wood throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wood misses with a hook to the body
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Stone drives through and clinches with Wood against the cage.
Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Stone lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Stone.
Wood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stone throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Stone will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wood misses with a straight right.
Stone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#KD2#
Stone sends Wood crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stone is motioning to the referee to let Wood up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Wood is rocked!#CL2#
Stone forces Wood back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Wood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wood misses with some punches.
Stone scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Stone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Stone.
Stone creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wood with a big uppercut! Wood tries to clinch up but Stone pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wood to the mat! Wood covers up and Stone unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Stone!
An out of breath Jack Stone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PFC 185 Bathory vs Hijikata     
Date:   Jun 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Wood takes one to the chin there.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Monkey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wood's sensitive parts.
Monkey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wood backs up against the cage.
Monkey scores with a hook.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey lands with a right hand.
Monkey misses with a low kick as Wood jumps back.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Wood checks it
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Wood counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Wood takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Monkey, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wood moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Wood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Monkey with a hook.
Monkey tries to land a leg kick but Wood saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Monkey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wood momentarily.
Monkey misses with an uppercut
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
Wood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Monkey is looking to score with low kicks.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monkey thuds his right hand into Wood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monkey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Monkey throws a head kick that Wood semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey misses with a body shot
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Wood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey backing away here, and Wood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Demon Monkey's cut is getting worse.
Wood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Wood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wood flicks out a counter leg kick but Monkey steps away.
Monkey throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey misses with a body shot
and Wood scores with a counter punch that sends Monkey to the canvas! Wood smells blood - he's punishing Monkey with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Monkey has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Wood!
A relieved looking Willie Wood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: PFC 177 Slice vs Pearson     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Hepple lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wood doesn't seem phased though.
Wood throws out a loose jab but Hepple uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Hepple fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wood, pushing him back against the cage.
Wood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hepple blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hepple makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Hepple's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hepple works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hepple misses with a body punch.
Hepple takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Hepple - that landed with a thud.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hepple throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hepple lands a shot to the body.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Wood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hepple lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hepple tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Wood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Wood looks to land a combination but Hepple avoids it well.
Hepple throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wood gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hepple gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Hepple!
Ronnie Hepple bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: PFC 170 Slice vs Thompson     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Wood misses.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wood slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Wood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Masa Sanada has been cut.
Sanada throws a series of punches but Wood avoids them all with ease.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wood missing with a left hand there. Sanada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Sanada.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Sanada stalling against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanada.
Wood lands a left hand.
Wood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanada has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
Wood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
A short body shot lands from Wood as the two fighters clinch.
Wood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Wood.
Sanada tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Wood pushes Sanada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Wood breaks the clinch.
Sanada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sanada blocks it well.
Sanada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanada scores with a jab to the head.
Wood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
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!
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Wood counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanada throws the left hand but Wood avoids the punch easily.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Sanada misses the jab.
Wood throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanada. That snapped Wood's head back. #CL#
Sanada closes the distance and clinches.
Sanada misses with the head strike.
Sanada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada has a couple of punches blocked by Wood.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wood letting Sanada take a breather here.#BC2#
Wood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wood moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Wood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Wood ducks down to avoid it.
Wood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Sanada jabs Wood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanada jabs at Wood's body.
Sanada scores with a jab. Wood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wood defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Wood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada tries to clinch but Wood is having none of it.
Wood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sanada scores with a nice strike.
Wood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Wood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wood slips under a jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Sanada works the jab nicely.
Sanada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Sanada's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sanada closes the distance but Wood moves to the side
and Wood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanada lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Wood.
Sanada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Willie Wood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wood misses with some punches.
Wood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Wood lands a right hand.
Wood lands with a short shot to the head.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but Sanada avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
Sanada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanada is trying to maintain a safe position but Wood gets an underhook and turns Sanada into the cage.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Sanada - that landed with a thud.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wood as Sanada tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
Sanada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada working aggressively here.
Sanada lands an uppercut.
Sanada tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Sanada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanada is stalling here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Wood - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Sanada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Wood.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wood - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wood.
Sanada lands a body punch.
Wood works on Sanada's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanada has Wood pushed against the cage.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Sanada tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Wood gets through Sanada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wood up against the cage.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A short right from Wood on the inside.
Sanada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wood misses with the head strike.
Wood lands with a right to the head.
Sanada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Sanada.
Wood lands a right hand.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Wood.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanada is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wood misses with a punch to the body.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada. #T4#
Sanada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Sanada.
Sanada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sanada - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Wood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Wood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanada scores with a jab. Wood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanada works Wood's body with a nice hook.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wood moves away.
Wood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Wood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Willie Wood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Masa Sanada's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Sanada misses
and Wood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanada tries to clinch but Wood is having none of it.
Wood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Wood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanada thinking.
Sanada misses with a hook
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Sanada scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Wood moves away and avoids it.
Wood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sanada blocks it well.
Wood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wood needs to keep his hands up - Sanada had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
A jab lands there for Sanada.
Wood walks into a straight right hand from Sanada.
Sanada scores with a body shot.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Wood.
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
Wood slips a straight right by Sanada.
Wood swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanada.
A countering left hand to the body from Wood misses.
Sanada lands with a good body shot.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wood flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanada steps away.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sanada misses with a hook. Wood ducked under it nicely.
Sanada misses with a left hand
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Sanada is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada is looking to counter the offense by Wood and move into the clinch.
Sanada misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Wood cracks Sanada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Sanada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wood counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willie Wood!
A relieved looking Willie Wood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: PFC 162 Reid vs Wild     
Date:   Mar 13, 2020
#R1#
Murphy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Wood sees coming a mile off.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Wood is trying to counter with his kicks.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wood is able to avoid easily.
Tobias Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot by Wood.
Murphy tries to land a leg kick but Wood saw it coming and moves away.
Wood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murphy delivers a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Wood down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy misses with the body kick
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Wood throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Wood throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Wood knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wood throws out the jab.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood takes one to the side of the head.
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Wood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood moves out of range of the body kick.
Wood misses with a body kick.
As Wood backs away, Murphy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murphy swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Wood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Wood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Wood throws a low kick but Murphy moves out of range easily.
It looks like Murphy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wood lands a jab to the nose.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wood's sensitive parts.
Wood throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wood is able to avoid easily.
Wood follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Wood misses.#T4#
Wood takes one to the side of the head.
Wood slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy lands a jab to Wood's midsection.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Wood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy slips under a jab from Wood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick from Murphy lands but Wood takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Murphy misses
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
Wood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
Wood moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy throws the left hand but Wood avoids the punch easily.
Murphy tries to score with a low kick but Wood moves his leg out of the way.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Wood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Wood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wood lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Tobias Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wood takes a step back to recover.
Murphy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Wood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wood counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy digs a good hook to Wood's body.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wood. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murphy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murphy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wood scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wood can do to turn this around?
Murphy cracks the inside of Wood's front leg.
Wood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Murphy cracks Wood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy is looking to slow Wood down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wood might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murphy has got the better of the exchanges.
Murphy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy thows a leg kick but Wood checks it
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Murphy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wood counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willie Wood!
Willie Wood thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EMP Graves vs Wood     
Date:   Feb 23, 2020
#R1#
Wood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Graves throws a combination that misses
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Wood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Graves moves away from the strike by Wood.
Nick Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Graves is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Wood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Graves misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Wood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Wood misses with a right hand
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Wood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wood misses with a right hand
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Wood counters with a right hand to the body.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Wood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Graves blocks it well.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Wood misses with the body kick
and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Graves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and Wood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Wood.
Wood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Graves throws a low kick but Wood avoids it.
Graves wants to clinch but Wood slips to the side
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Graves is rocked!
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wood.
A nice side step and Wood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Graves rushes Wood and presses him up against the cage.
Graves seems to have got his legs back now.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Wood tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wood wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Wood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves lands a body shot. #CL#
Graves clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood is trying to push Graves away but Graves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wood pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willie Wood 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.
#R2#
Graves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Graves has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wood blocks a jab.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Graves cracks Wood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves misses with a right hand
and Wood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wood. Wood obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves tries to score with a low kick but Wood moves his leg out of the way.
Nice jab there from Graves. #ROC#
Wood is rocked!#CL#
Graves clinches up against the cage.
Wood is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wood takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Graves unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wood! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Graves is unloading with more strikes now! Wood drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves retains his welterweight title!

 

Event: EMP Verygood vs Jaroslav 2     
Date:   Jan 26, 2020
#R1#
Wood scores with a hook to the body. Steve takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces Wood off the cage and back into range.
Steve tries to clinch there but Wood circles away.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Wood swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Wood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wood lands a body shot.
Wood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wood lands a leg kick that knocks Steve off balance momentarily.
Wood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steve takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wood, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Steve.
A shot in the inside from Wood.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wood.
Steve lands a body punch.
Wood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A hook to the body from Steve.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wood lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
A short left from Wood.
Wood can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
A short right from Wood.
Wood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wood misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
Wood can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Wood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wood blocks a body shot from Steve. #T2#
Steve prevents a body shot from Wood.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve tries to work over Wood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
Wood misses with the head strike.
Wood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Wood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve wants to clinch.
Steve scores with a shot to the body. #T3##CL#
Steve forces Wood back against the cage and clinches.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Wood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve prevents a body shot from Wood.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve works on Wood's body with a couple of short punches.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wood misses with a knee to the head.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Wood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Wood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
A short right from Wood on the inside.
Wood is working Steve over against the cage.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Wood landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
Wood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards. #T4#
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steve lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steve is breathing heavily.
Wood lands with a short shot to the head.
Wood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wood lands a shoulder strike.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve blocks a body shot from Wood. #BC2#
Wood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Steve has Wood up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood lands with a light punch inside.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood dominated that round.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Wood closes the distance and clinches.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage. #BC2#
Wood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Wood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wood scores with a jab. Steve acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steve lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wood lands with a cross.
Wood scores with a hook to the body. Steve takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steve moves away from the strike by Wood.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Wood moved out of range.
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!
Steve is looking to clinch but Wood is avoiding it.
A jab from Wood does it's job there.
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Wood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steve's head backwards.
Steve throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Nice shot by Steve.
Wood looks to land a body kick but Steve moved away.
A punch combination from Steve misses.
Wood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wood looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wood scores with a nice right hand.
Wood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve tries to move into range but Wood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steve has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wood scores with a jab to the head.
Steve tries to clinch but Wood moves out of range.
Steve takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve with a hook.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wood with a nice cross.
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve wants to clinch.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Wood manages to avoid it.
Steve lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Wood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wood moves away.
Wood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve closes the distance but Wood moves to the side
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wood misses with a low kick.
Steve slips a straight right by Wood.
Willie Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Steve drops his hands momentarily and Wood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve connects with a right hand. Wood shakes it off.
Wood throws a wild body kick that Steve sees coming a mile off.
Wood misses with a straight left.
Wood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Steve blocks the leg kick.
It looks like Steve has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Steve forces Wood back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Steve.
Steve blocks a body shot from Wood.
Wood misses with the head strike. #T4#
Wood blocks a body shot from Steve.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wood or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Wood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Willie Wood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wood throws a head punch that misses.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Wood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
A short right from Steve.
Steve keeps control of Wood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Steve tries to clinch up but Wood circles away and keeps his distance.
Wood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot lands for Wood.
Steve misses with a hook.#CL#
Steve clinches up with Wood and pushes him back against the cage.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Wood.
Wood prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Good body shot from Steve.
Wood lands a body shot.
Wood throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wood fails to land.
Wood misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Wood on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Wood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Wood is trying to push Steve away but Steve has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wood digs a right hand underneath Steve's ribcage. Steve let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wood can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Wood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wood lands a left hand.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
Wood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Wood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Wood lands a shot to the body.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Wood.
Wood pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve lands a body punch.
Wood blocking some punches.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Wood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Wood lands an elbow inside.
A short left from Steve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood throws a head punch that misses.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
A short uppercut from Wood.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wood.
Wood lands a right hand.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Wood.
Wood lands a shoulder strike.
Wood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood prevents a body shot from Steve. #T3#
Steve is leaning against Wood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
A short uppercut from Wood.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Wood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jay Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Willie Wood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Wood prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve blocks a body shot from Wood.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Wood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wood has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Wood!

Our winner, Willie Wood, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: EMP Rock vs Beliy     
Date:   Jan 05, 2020
#R1#
A shot to the body from Wood misses
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Wood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Half Assed doesn't seem phased though.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target.
Wood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Wood throws out a counter right but Half Assed avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Wood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Wood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Half Assed rather than just go for the knockout.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wood.
A slow jab from Wood misses its intended target.
Wood works Half Assed's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Willie Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Half Assed takes one to the side of the head.
Wood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Half Assed.
Wood takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed closes the distance and clinches up with Wood, looking for a takedown. Half Assed pushes Wood against the cage but Wood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Wood misses.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Wood moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Half Assed darts in and clinches Wood up against the cage.
Half Assed tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Half Assed throws a punch but it's blocked by Wood.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Half Assed's brow.
Half Assed lands a right hand. #BC#
Half Assed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Wood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
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!
Half Assed takes a kick to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Wood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good work by Half Assed as he checks the leg kick.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed.
Wood slips a jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Wood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Half Assed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck for Half Assed with that takedown attempt.
Wood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wood is looking to slow Half Assed down with leg kicks.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Wood.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Half Assed takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Wood slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wood connects with a jab.
Half Assed takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
A nice side step and Wood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Half Assed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wood's hands.
Half Assed misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Wood is out of range.
Half Assed slips under a jab from Wood.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Half Assed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed slips a straight right by Wood.#T4#
Wood thuds a left hand into Half Assed's body.
Wood throws a shot to the body.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Half Assed catches Wood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wood connects with a single shot there.
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
Half Assed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a sloppy body shot
and Wood counters with a nice body shot.
Half Assed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood misses with an uppercut. Half Assed saw that one coming.
Half Assed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed digs a good body shot into Wood's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willie Wood will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wood throws out the jab.
Half Assed defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wood avoids it really well and circles away.
Wood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wood looks to land a left hand but Half Assed moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Wood misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
Half Assed throwing a counter right hand but Wood manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Half Assed forces Wood back against the cage and clinches.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Half Assed avoiding damage as Wood throws knees to the body.
Half Assed cracks Wood with a nice body shot.
Half Assed lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Half Assed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Wood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wood landing knees to the body.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but Half Assed avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
Half Assed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Half Assed.
Wood lands with a short shot to the head.
Wood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Anti Half Assed has been cut.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Half Assed misses with some punches. #BC#
Half Assed manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Half Assed.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wood.
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wood throws a jab but it's blocked by Half Assed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Wood moves away and avoids it.
Wood keeps Half Assed at a distance using the push kick.
Wood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Wood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wood looks to land a right hand but Half Assed moved out of range.
Wood throws a body punch but Half Assed moves out of range.
Wood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick by Wood misses
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wood misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wood throws a body punch but Half Assed moves out of range.
Wood throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Half Assed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Half Assed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Half Assed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wood just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Half Assed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Half Assed misses with a body punch.
Half Assed has a couple of punches blocked by Wood.
A body shot lands from Wood.
Wood lands with a light punch inside.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Half Assed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Half Assed gets through Wood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wood lands a left hand.
Half Assed takes a shot to the head.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Half Assed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood blocking some punches.
Wood misses with some punches.
Half Assed misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wood.
Wood blocks a body shot from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Willie Wood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Half Assed misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Half Assed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wood.
Wood is working Half Assed over against the cage.
Half Assed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wood misses with the head strike.
Wood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Half Assed's elbow.
Half Assed misses with the head strike.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Wood lands an uppercut.
Half Assed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Half Assed blocks with his arms.
Wood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Half Assed. #BC#
Half Assed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wood throws a low kick, looking for Half Assed's leg but Half Assed calmly moves out of range.
Half Assed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood cracks Half Assed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A clash of legs there as Half Assed blocks the low kick.
Half Assed throws a hook but Wood blocks it.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wood wants to counter the offense by Half Assed and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anti Half Assed's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Wood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a hook but Wood blocks it.
Wood throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wood throws out the jab.
Half Assed swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Willie Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Half Assed moves out of range as Wood strikes.
Wood throws out a loose jab but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Wood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Half Assed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Half Assed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a jab but it's blocked by Wood.
Wood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Half Assed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Half Assed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Wood scores with a nice head shot.
Half Assed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Woods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Wood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Half Assed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed throws a hook but Wood blocks it.
Wood avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Half Assed misses with a shot to the body
and Wood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed throws a hook but Wood blocks it.#TD#
Half Assed bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Half Assed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wood controls the position for a moment.
Half Assed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wood keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Half Assed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood wants to control but Half Assed postures up.
Willie Wood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Half Assed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wood keeps working. #SUB#
Half Assed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wood is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wood manages to get back to half guard.
Half Assed trying to control from half guard but Wood is working away.
Wood is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wood wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Half Assed seems to be working for a kimura but Wood defends the submission attempt.
Half Assed passes to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Half Assed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wood 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Wood!

Our winner, Willie Wood, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: EMP Piano vs McNasty     
Date:   Dec 15, 2019
#R1#
Wood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacGowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wood moves away.
Wood connects with a crisp jab.
MacGowan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
MacGowan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wood's head backwards.
Wood connects with a jab.
MacGowan shoots in looking for a takedown but Wood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacGowan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wood lands with a shot to the body.
Wood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood lands a nice hook to MacGowan's body. MacGowan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wood.
MacGowan moves out of range as Wood throws a body kick.
MacGowan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacGowan misses with a wild body shot.
Wood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wood throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Wood. No joy for MacGowan on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Wood.#T1#
Wood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacGowan throws out the jab.
MacGowan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wood tries to avoid it but MacGowan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wood to the ground. Wood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGowan moves out of range of the strikes.
Wood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacGowan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
MacGowan blocks a low kick nicely.
MacGowan swings widly with a right hand
and Wood counters with a left to the body.
MacGowan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wood leaves MacGowan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wood thumps MacGowan with a low kick.
MacGowan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacGowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
MacGowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood. #T2#
Wood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacGowan throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
Good exchange - Wood coming out on top.
Wood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice cross by Wood.
MacGowan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wood counters with a left to the body.
MacGowan misses the shot to the body.
MacGowan misses with a hook. Wood ducked under it nicely.
Wood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacGowan rather than just go for the knockout.
Wood dips to his left and cracks MacGowan with an uppercut!
MacGowan avoids the body shot from Wood.
MacGowan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from MacGowan.
Wood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
MacGowan moves forwards but Wood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wood slips a jab from MacGowan.
MacGowan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacGowan on the side of the head.
Willie Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
MacGowan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacGowan there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
MacGowan is rocked!
Wood walks forward and throws a big overhand right! MacGowan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Wood swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from MacGowan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Wood!
An out of breath Willie Wood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: EMP Kansalainen vs Madog     
Date:   Nov 10, 2019
#R1#
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Wood bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Wood moved out of range.
McCraken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wood appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken connects with a nice looking jab.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Wood keeps the fight on the outside.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Wood avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Wood moved out of range.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Wood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wood tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Wood throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
McCraken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Wood misses the target.
Wood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken moves out of range as Wood strikes.
Wood backing away here, and McCraken unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body punch from Wood.
McCraken is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wood takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
McCraken takes one on the button.
McCraken avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Wood knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken walks into a stiff left hand from Wood.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
As McCraken backs away, Wood returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
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!
Wood walks into a stiff left hand from McCraken.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wood lands a nice hook to McCraken's body. McCraken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wood connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
Wood swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wood really felt that one!
Wood connects with a crisp jab.
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wood tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Wood.
Wood thuds his shin into the meat of McCraken's side.
McCraken throws the kick towards the body but Wood avoids it.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Wood fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCraken just manages to avoid it.#T3#
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Wood counters with a quick kick to the body but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken moves out of range as Wood strikes.
McCraken tries to work over Wood's front leg with a kick but Wood checks it.
Wood tries to clinch but McCraken is having none of it.
McCraken tried to score with a low kick but Wood checks it.
Wood misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
McCraken tries to counter by closing the distance.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses.
Wood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Wood misses.
Wood throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Wood scores with a leg kick.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Wood.
Wood lands with an overhand left.
Some bone on bone action there as McCraken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Wood sets himself, and McCraken steps forward looking for the clinch! Wood avoids it this time.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken misses with a leg kick
and Wood counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood works the jab nicely.
McCraken misses with a shot to the body
and Wood counters with a solid body kick.
Wood jabs at McCraken's body.
Wood tries to clinch there but McCraken circles away. #CL#
Wood gets a clinch.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
Wood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood misses with a knee to the head.
Wood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wood prevents a body shot from McCraken.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
McCraken lands a hook that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Wood works on McCraken's body with a couple of short punches.
McCraken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McCraken tries to close the distance and clinch but Wood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Willie Wood is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
Wood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCraken can do to turn this around?
McCraken lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wood swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range. #CL2#
McCraken closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
McCraken tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
Wood lands a right hand.
McCraken tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
McCraken gets through Wood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Wood breaks from the clinch.
Wood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCraken wants to clinch.
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!
McCraken moves out of range as Wood strikes.#T1#
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Wood avoids a kick to the body.
Wood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
McCraken walks into a straight right hand from Wood.
McCraken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCraken feints and then cracks Wood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wood down.
Wood throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
Wood misses with a wild body shot.
Wood checks a low kick from McCraken.
Good work by McCraken as he checks the leg kick.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wood misses with a looping left.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wood is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McCraken misses with a low kick as Wood jumps back.#CL#
Wood forces McCraken back against the cage and clinches.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land. #T2#
Wood lands a nice uppercut.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Wood.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Wood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head.
McCraken digs a right hand into Wood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wood's gas tank.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken works on Wood's body with a couple of short punches.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood misses with a knee strike.
Wood lands a shot to the body.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wood lands with a light punch inside.
Willie Wood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCraken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Wood misses with a body punch. #T3#
McCraken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
McCraken on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wood pushes McCraken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
McCraken lands a shot to the body.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCraken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCraken.
Wood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
Wood is working McCraken over against the cage.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken is trying to break the clinch but Wood has him pressed against the cage.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Wood.
Wood blocking some punches. #T4#
A short right from Wood on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Wood.
A short left from McCraken.
Wood gets through McCraken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Wood manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood scores with a hook.
Wood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McCraken in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wood blocks the body kick.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken tests Wood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCraken cracks Wood with a good jab.
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 Willie Wood will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McCraken cracks the inside of Wood's front leg.
Wood connects with the punch.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Wood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wood throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
Wood throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
McCraken defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Nice defenses there by Wood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for McCraken.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Wood throws out a powerful jab.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Wood.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCraken slips under a jab from Wood.#T1#
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from McCraken does it's job there.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
Wood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wood throws out the jab.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
The crowd cheers as Wood lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCraken doesn't seem phased though.
Wood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab, jab by McCraken - just one landing.
McCraken tries to clinch up.
McCraken scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Wood's head but Wood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Wood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Wood tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
Wood connects with a body shot.
McCraken takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
Wood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wood throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
Wood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Wood forces McCraken back against the cage and clinches.
McCraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wood tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
A body shot lands from Wood.
Wood tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
Wood working aggressively here.
McCraken blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Wood.
McCraken trying to stall but Wood improves his position. #T3#
McCraken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wood misses with a punch to the body.
Wood misses with some punches.
Wood has had enough of the clinch but McCraken keeps him there for the moment.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood misses with some punches.
McCraken working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
McCraken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick from Wood.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willie Wood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCraken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCraken tries a quick counter leg kick but Wood is wise to it.
Wood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wood throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from McCraken.
Wood throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wood blocks a leg kick.
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wood. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken tries to score with a low kick but Wood moves his leg out of the way.
McCraken takes one to the side of the head.
Wood slips a jab from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
McCraken gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCraken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Wood.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McCraken scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Willie Wood.
Well Wood has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Wood!

A relieved looking Willie Wood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Toivonen 4     
Date:   Oct 18, 2019
#R1#
Wood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wood tries to move into range but Tulikoura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wood takes a swing at Tulikoura's ribcage but misses.
Tulikoura throws a body shot but no joy.
Wood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Tulikoura throws a right hand that Wood ducks under and follows up with a left that Wood also avoids with ease.
We've been informed that Tulikoura has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tulikoura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Tulikoura with a hook.
Wood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood throws a body kick that misses.
Tulikoura looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Tulikoura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wood.
Tulikoura misses with a hook
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wood drops his hands momentarily and Tulikoura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wood avoids the head kick by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a hook. Wood ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Tulikoura scores with a leg kick.
Wood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Wood avoids it easily.
Tulikoura checks a low kick from Wood.
Wood lands with a nice body punch.
Tulikoura lands a leg kick that knocks Wood off balance momentarily.
Tulikoura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wood throws a hook but Tulikoura avoids it easily.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but Wood moves out of range easily.
Wood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tulikoura's head.
Tulikoura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tulikoura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tulikoura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tulikoura throws out a leg kick but Wood moves out of range and Tulikoura only half commits.
Wood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wood with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Wood. That snapped Tulikoura's head back.
Tulikoura scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Wood misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tulikoura. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Tulikoura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wood prevents a body shot from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura fails to pull guard.
Tulikoura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Wood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wood works on Tulikoura's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wood lands with a short shot to the head.
Wood blocking some punches.
Wood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood lands a nice uppercut.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Tulikoura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tulikoura throws a punch but it's blocked by Wood.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but Tulikoura avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
Wood blocks an uppercut.
Wood misses with some punches.
Wood tries to work over Tulikoura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Wood lands with a short shot to the head.
Wood blocking some punches.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tulikoura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tulikoura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wood misses with a body punch.
Wood blocking some punches.
Tulikoura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tulikoura lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura blocks an uppercut.
Tulikoura misses with some punches.
Wood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tulikoura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wood blocking some punches.
Wood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tulikoura lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura avoiding damage as Wood throws knees to the body.
Tulikoura misses with some punches. #T4#
Tulikoura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
Tulikoura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tulikoura.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Wood.
Wood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tulikoura blocking some punches. #BC#
Wood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wood is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tulikoura missing with a left hand there. Wood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tulikoura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Wood looks to land a left hand but Tulikoura moved out of range nicely.
Tulikoura misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Wood misses its target.
Tulikoura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wood.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tulikoura.
Wood moves out of range of the body kick.
Tulikoura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wood.
Wood missing with a left hand there. Tulikoura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Willie Wood 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.
#R2#
Tulikoura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wood is out of range and Tulikoura settles back down.
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Tulikoura tries to counter with a clinch but Wood shakes him off and moves away.
Wood throws a hook but Tulikoura blocks it.
Wood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tulikoura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tulikoura misses with a straight left.
Wood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wood. Tulikoura shrugs it off though.
Tulikoura works over Wood's head and body with a nice combination.
Tulikoura lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Tulikoura.
A good leg kick by Wood.
Tulikoura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tulikoura throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tulikoura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tulikoura lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Tulikoura slips a straight right by Wood.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Wood throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Wood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
A jab from Tulikoura misses.
Tulikoura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tulikoura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tulikoura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tulikoura throws a lazy body kick
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
Wood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wood looks to throw the jab but Tulikoura is out of range.
Wood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wood checks a low kick from Tulikoura.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Wood misses.
Wood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws the kick towards the body but Wood avoids it.
Wood checks a leg kick.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut
and Wood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tulikoura misses with a body kick.
Wood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tulikoura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Wood throws a body shot but no joy.
Tulikoura throws a body shot but no joy.
Tulikoura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wood can pounce on him.
Wood blocks a head kick by Tulikoura.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood lands a slapping body shot.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood tries to clinch up.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood blocks a head kick by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wood scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tulikoura. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tulikoura misses with a straight left.
Wood scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tulikoura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wood checks a leg kick.
Wood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Tulikoura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tulikoura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wood. Wood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tulikoura lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Wood closes the distance and clinches.
Wood working aggressively here.
Wood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Willie Wood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tulikoura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tulikoura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wood lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Tulikoura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tulikoura swings wildly with an uppercut but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tulikoura throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Wood lands a left hand.
Wood tries to work over Tulikoura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tulikoura. #T4#
Wood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but Tulikoura avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Tulikoura.
Nice body punch from Wood.
Wood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tulikoura or not.
Tulikoura tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Tulikoura back against the cage.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wood blocking some punches.
Tulikoura swings wildly with an uppercut but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tulikoura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wood.
A body shot lands from Tulikoura.
Wood blocking some punches. #BC#
Wood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tulikoura throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
A jab from Tulikoura does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood blocks a head kick by Tulikoura.
Wood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tulikoura's head backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Willie Wood will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Wood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tulikoura is out of range.
Tulikoura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wood.
Tulikoura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wood.
Tulikoura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wood.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tulikoura throws out the jab.
Good work by Tulikoura as he checks the leg kick.
Tulikoura flicks out a counter leg kick but Wood steps away.
Wood moves out of range as Tulikoura strikes.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick as Wood jumps back.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick as Wood jumps back.
Tulikoura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wood lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tulikoura does it's job there.
Tulikoura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tulikoura.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick which misses Wood's front leg but catches the back leg as Wood tries to avoid it. #T1#
Wood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wood checks a leg kick nicely.
Wood takes a swing at Tulikoura's ribcage but misses.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Tulikoura loads up on a big right hand but Wood slips the punch.
Wood throws a body shot but no joy.
Tulikoura throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Wood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tulikoura. That did some damage!
Wood scores with a body shot.
Tulikoura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tulikoura looks to land a combination but Wood avoids it well.
Tulikoura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tulikoura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tulikoura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johannes Tulikoura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Wood.
Wood feints and then cracks Tulikoura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tulikoura down.
Tulikoura swinging wildly here.
Wood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
Wood throws a hook but Tulikoura blocks it.
Tulikoura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wood slips a jab from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tulikoura throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Wood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Wood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tulikoura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tulikoura connects with a high kick. #ROC2#
Wood is rocked!
Wood walks straight into a right hand from Tulikoura - that's dropped him! Tulikoura jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Wood from any more punishment! Wood complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johannes Tulikoura!
Johannes Tulikoura bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: EMP Cobb vs Scrotum     
Date:   Sep 13, 2019
#R1#
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Wood staying out of range there.
Wood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wood throws a low kick but Storm avoids it.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Storm swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Wood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wood scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Storm forces Wood back against the cage and clinches.
Storm blocks a body shot from Wood.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Wood is fighting off a takedown attempt but Storm is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wood to the mat. Wood regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm stands up over Wood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood is trying to control the position but Storm postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Storm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Storm works over Wood with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Storm wants to pass the guard but Wood is keeping the position.
Wood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Storm throws a big elbow that misses.
Wood is pulling down on Storm's head to control his posture.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Storm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Storm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Storm landing with the ground and pound.
Storm chips away with some ground and pound.
Storm working some strikes from top position.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm prevents Wood from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Storm wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Wood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Storm's guard. #REVR#
Wood has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Storm is proving hard to escape from.
Wood controlling from the top position.
Storm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wood manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wood looking for a sweep. Not yet Wood, not yet.
Storm sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Storm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Storm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Storm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Wood pushes Storm off and scrambles back to his feet.
Storm works Wood's body with a nice hook.
Storm scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood connects with a leg kick. Storm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Storm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Storm shoots for a takedown but Wood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wood slips under a jab.
Wood throwing a counter right hand but Storm manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
Wood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Storm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wood sprawls well. Wood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Storm gets slowly back to his feet.
Wood connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Wood misses.
Storm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Storm throws a low kick but Wood avoids it.
Wood moves out of range as Storm strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Wood. That snapped Storm's head back.
Storm scores with a jab. Wood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wood moves away.
Wood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wood. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Storm finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Storm slips under a jab.
Storm scoring well with a low kick there.
Wood misses with a hook
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wood avoids a kick to the body.
Wood takes one on the button.
A jab from Wood misses.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Storm.
Wood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Storm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice uppercut lands for Storm. That snapped Wood's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm takes one to the side of the head.
Wood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wood thuds his right hand into Storm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Nice uppercut lands for Storm. That snapped Wood's head back.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Storm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Willie Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Storm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wood throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Wood. Beautiful body shot.
Wood throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm is looking to chop away at Wood's legs.
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Storm misses with a hook.
Wood is looking to score with low kicks.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Storm.#T3#
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wood throws a right hand that misses
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Storm listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wood digs a good body shot into Storm's ribs.
Wood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.#CL#
Wood pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wood.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood is pressed up against the cage. Storm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wood down to the mat. Wood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Willie Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Storm.
Wood misses the body punch
and Storm counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
Wood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Storm.
Wood walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Wood moves out of range easily.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm misses the jab.
Wood digs a good hook to Storm's body.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wood moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Wood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Storm throws a body kick that misses.
Storm checks the leg kick.
Storm walks into a straight right hand from Wood.
Storm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wood. That one must have hurt.
Storm shoots in but no luck this time.
Wood checks a low kick from Storm.
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 Willie Wood will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Wood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wood throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Wood takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Wood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wood's sensitive parts.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch but Wood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Storm moves out of range as Wood throws a body kick.
Storm cracks Wood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood slaps away a takedown attempt from Storm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Willie Wood is winning the standup battle so far.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body.
Wood misses with a straight left.
Storm drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wood defends it well.
Storm scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Storm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wood appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Wood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wood.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Wood backing away here, and Storm unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Storm dips to his left and cracks Wood with an uppercut!
Storm misses with a hook. Wood ducked under it nicely.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Wood ducks down to avoid it.
Storm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Wood on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wood is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks. #T2#
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Wood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Wood looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
Wood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Storm.
Wood throwing a counter right hand but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Storm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Storm lands a right hand.
Wood misses with some punches.
Wood presses Storm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wood stops a takedown attempt from Storm.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Storm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Willie Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.#T3#
Wood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wood misses with a knee strike.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
A short right from Storm.
Storm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Storm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wood misses with some punches. #TD2#
Storm has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wood is trying to keep an underhook but Storm manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Storm stalling away here and it's allowed Wood to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
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!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wood holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Wood wants to improve his position but instead Storm has moved into half guard.
Storm not doing much here.
Wood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Storm.
Storm uses his free foot to push down on Wood's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wood.
Wood manages to regain half guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Willie Wood.
I think Wood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Corban Storm!

A very excited looking Corban Storm rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: EMP Gagnon Vs Toivonen 2     
Date:   Aug 16, 2019
#R1#
Tulikoura scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tulikoura. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wood throws a looping overhand right but Tulikoura ducks down to avoid it.
Tulikoura connects with an inside leg kick.
Wood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tulikoura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wood in his tracks.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Wood moved away.
Wood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tulikoura. That did some damage!
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wood on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tulikoura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tulikoura misses with a wild body shot.
Wood swings for the body but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Wood swings for the body but Tulikoura moves out of range.
It looked like Tulikoura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wood.
Wood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wood misses with a wild body shot.
Wood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That kick from Tulikoura tenderised Wood's leg. Wood is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tulikoura throws a lazy right hand but Wood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Good shot there by Wood.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura moves out of range as Wood strikes.
Wood throws a push kick but Tulikoura slaps the foot to one side.
Wood lands a glancing blow to the side of Tulikoura's head.
Wood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood blocks the body kick.
Tulikoura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Wood.
Tulikoura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tulikoura lands with a good body shot.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Wood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura lands a leg kick that knocks Wood off balance momentarily.
Wood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tulikoura.
Wood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tulikoura just misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Tulikoura.#T2#
Tulikoura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Tulikoura. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Tulikoura clinches up against the cage.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Tulikoura pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood trying to control but Tulikoura is working from the bottom.
Tulikoura trying to control the position.
Wood sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Tulikoura looking for a guillotine here but Wood defends easily. #SUB#
Tulikoura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Tulikoura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tulikoura is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Tulikoura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wood defends it easily.#SUB#
Wood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tulikoura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wood has managed to get both his arms back between Tulikoura's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tulikoura being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Tulikoura has his foot on Wood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wood works his way back into a safe position though.
Tulikoura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tulikoura working a defensive guard but Wood manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wood trying to control the action but Tulikoura is working from the bottom.
Tulikoura prevents Wood from improving position.
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 Johannes Tulikoura will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tulikoura tests Wood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johannes Tulikoura is winning the standup battle so far.
Wood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
Wood thuds a left hand into Tulikoura's body.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tulikoura.
Wood throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Tulikoura takes one on the button.
Tulikoura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tulikoura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wood is out of range and Tulikoura settles back down.
Wood lands a right hook to the body.
Tulikoura scores with a nice right hand.
Wood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tulikoura throws out the jab.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tulikoura moves away.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Tulikoura moves out of range easily.
Tulikoura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tulikoura misses with the body kick
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tulikoura misses with a left hand
and Wood counters with a nice leg kick.
Wood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tulikoura rather than just go for the knockout.
A big right from Wood misses. #T1#
Wood slips a straight right by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tulikoura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tulikoura slips a straight right by Wood.
Tulikoura misses with a right hand
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tulikoura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wood's calf.
Tulikoura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wood circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from Tulikoura both land. Nice combination.
Wood thuds his right hand into Tulikoura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wood scores with a jab.
A lazy left from Wood finds it's target.
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!
Wood lands a body shot.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but Wood avoids it.
Tulikoura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tulikoura connects with a crisp jab.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick
and Wood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tulikoura thinking.
Tulikoura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tulikoura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wood in his tracks. #T2#
Wood checks a leg kick.
Tulikoura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Tulikoura misses
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wood misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Tulikoura counter with a right hand.
Tulikoura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wood misses with a low kick as Tulikoura jumps back.
Tulikoura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wood counters with a nice uppercut.
Wood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tulikoura.
Wood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tulikoura.
A jab from Tulikoura misses.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tulikoura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tulikoura manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura scores with a decent looking hook.
Tulikoura feints and then cracks Wood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wood down.
Wood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some bone on bone action there as Wood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tulikoura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wood jabs Tulikoura to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Wood blocks the low kick.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot
and Wood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wood punishes Tulikoura's body with a nice straight punch.
Wood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wood misses with an uppercut.
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tulikoura slips a straight right by Wood.
Tulikoura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tulikoura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wood is able to avoid easily.
A head kick from Wood lands but Tulikoura takes it in his stride. #CL#
Tulikoura closes the distance and clinches.
Tulikoura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tulikoura lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but Tulikoura avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
Wood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tulikoura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wood walks away with a smile on his face. Tulikoura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wood tries to land a front kick but Tulikoura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Wood avoids the body shot from Tulikoura.
Wood misses with a hook. Tulikoura ducked under it nicely.
Tulikoura connects with a body shot that sends Wood's belly button to the back.
Tulikoura ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Wood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tulikoura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tulikoura feints and then cracks Wood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wood down.
Tulikoura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wood throws a lazy uppercut
and Tulikoura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wood defending well as Tulikoura loads up on a big left hand.
Wood keeps the fight on the outside.
Tulikoura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tulikoura throws a shot from downtown. Wood moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood connects with a nice looking jab.
Tulikoura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tulikoura swings widly with a right hand
and Tulikoura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Tulikoura misses
and Wood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Willie Wood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Wood throws a jab when Tulikoura was well out of range.
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tulikoura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Wood misses its intended target.
Tulikoura lunges at Wood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wood's hand.
Wood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tulikoura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tulikoura moves out of range as Wood throws a body kick.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Wood avoids it easily.
Wood jabs Tulikoura right on the nose. Tulikoura blinks but takes it well.
Decent striking displayed by Wood there.
Wood lands with a straight right. Tulikoura didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Wood misses.
Tulikoura takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood lands with an overhand left.
Tulikoura thuds his right hand into Wood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tulikoura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Tulikoura slips the punch.
Tulikoura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wood misses with a left hand
and Tulikoura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tulikoura misses with a right hand
and Wood counters with a nice body shot.
Wood cracks Tulikoura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tulikoura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wood.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body.
Wood throws a chopping leg kick but Tulikoura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tulikoura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tulikoura jabs Wood right on the nose. Wood blinks but takes it well.
Wood throws an overhand right that lands on Tulikoura's shoulder, as Tulikoura tries to avoid the shot.
Wood throws a front kick aimed at Tulikoura's knee but Tulikoura avoids it well.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wood.
Wood sizes up Tulikoura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tulikoura.
A left lands for Tulikoura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Wood scores with a hook to the body. Tulikoura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wood connects with a single shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tulikoura. That's going to slow Wood down. #CL#
Tulikoura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wood misses with some punches.
Tulikoura tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Tulikoura back against the cage.
A short left from Wood.
Wood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura takes a knee right on the jaw!
A shot in the inside from Tulikoura.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tulikoura fails to land.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Wood.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tulikoura. #BC#
Tulikoura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Wood throws a looping overhand right but Tulikoura ducks down to avoid it.
Tulikoura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tulikoura swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Wood throws out a counter right but Tulikoura avoids it with no problem.
Tulikoura missing with a left hand there. Wood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tulikoura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wood.
Wood throws out a loose jab but Tulikoura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Wood jabs Tulikoura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tulikoura misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tulikoura manages to avoid it.
Wood throws a push kick but Tulikoura slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheers as Wood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tulikoura doesn't seem phased though.
Wood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Wood lands a head kick. Tulikoura smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big right from Tulikoura misses.
Donk. Wood catches Tulikoura right on the button with a cross.
Wood lands a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Wood there.
Wood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tulikoura's corner calls for a 1-2. Tulikoura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tulikoura lands a lovely overhand right.
Tulikoura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wood digs a good body shot into Tulikoura's ribs.
Tulikoura misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood throws an off balance right hand
and Tulikoura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wood thinking.
Tulikoura lands a body shot.
Tulikoura checks a leg kick.
Wood throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Wood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wood 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Wood!

After winning the bout, Willie Wood thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EMP Allen vs Marceau     
Date:   Jul 19, 2019
#R1#
Wood defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Wood throws the left hand but Mikhasevich avoids the punch easily.
Wood throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice uppercut there from Wood.
Mikhasevich throws a nice looking combination but Wood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mikhasevich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Wood avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wood.
Mikhasevich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Danga de danga de dang - Mikhasevich scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhasevich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wood scores with a nice strike.
Nice cross by Wood.
Wood lands with an uppercut that bounces Mikhasevich off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheers as Wood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mikhasevich doesn't seem phased though.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wood counters with a low kick, right behind Mikhasevich 's knee.
Wood scores with a body shot.
Wood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Mikhasevich looks to throw the jab but Wood is out of range.
Mikhasevich misses the jab.
Mikhasevich lands with a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wood.
Wood takes a swing at Mikhasevich's ribcage but misses.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Mikhasevich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mikhasevich's head backwards.
Wood scores with the left hand. Mikhasevich knows he should have avoided that one.
Wood is looking to clinch but Mikhasevich is avoiding it.
Wood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mikhasevich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wood throws a front kick that sends Mikhasevich stumbling back into the cage.
Mikhasevich scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich swings for the body but Wood moves out of range. #T2#
Wood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wood cracks the inside of Mikhasevich's front leg.
Wood moves out of range of the leg kick from Mikhasevich.
A swing and a miss from Mikhasevich.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikhasevich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wood.
Wood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mikhasevich has time to react.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mikhasevich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Mikhasevich is rocked!
Wood lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Mikhasevich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wood thuds his right hand into Mikhasevich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mikhasevich gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Willie Wood!
Our winner, Willie Wood, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: EMP Kansalainen Vs Escobar     
Date:   Jun 28, 2019
#R1#
Wood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kleinschmidt.
Wood keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wood with a hook.
Wood with a jab.
Wood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kleinschmidt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kleinschmidt dives in for a single leg takedown but Wood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Wood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt moves forwards but Wood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kleinschmidt tests Wood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood scores with a nice strike.
Willie Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Wood.
Kleinschmidt moves out of range as Wood strikes.
Kleinschmidt moves in looking to clinch but Wood pushes him off.
Wood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Wood swats away the attempt to clinch by Kleinschmidt.
Wood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wood slips a jab from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kleinschmidt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Willie Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolf Kleinschmidt.
Wood circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
Wood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Wood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kleinschmidt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kleinschmidt. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wood is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wood cracks a nice hook into Kleinschmidt's ribs.
Kleinschmidt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wood on the side of the head.
Wood is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Wood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wood cracks Kleinschmidt with a good jab.
Wood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kleinschmidt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kleinschmidt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Kleinschmidt cracks Wood with a big right hand and Wood goes down!#ROC2#
Wood is rocked!
Kleinschmidt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh Wood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kleinschmidt passes Wood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control the action in half guard but Wood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kleinschmidt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kleinschmidt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kleinschmidt controlling from the full mount.
Kleinschmidt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kleinschmidt mounts Wood! Really nice guard pass there!
Kleinschmidt controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Kleinschmidt wants to finish this one by submission but Wood is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kleinschmidt.
Wood seems to have got his legs back now.
Kleinschmidt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kleinschmidt with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Wood is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Wood is trying to escape the mount.
Kleinschmidt trying to control but Wood is having none of it.
Kleinschmidt controlling the position easily from mount.
Wood is squirming around, avoiding Kleinschmidt's attempts to control the action.
Kleinschmidt wants to take Wood's back here but Wood is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wood tries to hold on but Kleinschmidt pushes him away.
Kleinschmidt looking to control but Wood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kleinschmidt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wood has given up his back.
Well, with Kleinschmidt on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Wood is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kleinschmidt wants to control but Wood is keeping busy.
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 Willie Wood will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Kleinschmidt.
Wood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kleinschmidt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Kleinschmidt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wood did well to prevent Kleinschmidt getting side control.
Wood wants to improve his position but Kleinschmidt is controlling well.
Kleinschmidt tries to pass to full mount but Wood defends it.
Wood is controlling Kleinschmidt's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kleinschmidt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleinschmidt wants to take a breather but Wood is having none of it.
Kleinschmidt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Wood tries to get to full guard but Kleinschmidt has control of the leg.
Kleinschmidt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wood is staying active underneath Kleinschmidt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kleinschmidt stops Wood from getting back to his feet.
Wood tries to roll over but Kleinschmidt keeps him under control.
Kleinschmidt trying to pass the guard but Wood defending well.
Kleinschmidt is looking to take a break and control but Wood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kleinschmidt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Kleinschmidt ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kleinschmidt manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Kleinschmidt catches Wood napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Wood to the canvas!
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!
Kleinschmidt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wood wants to get back to his feet but Kleinschmidt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kleinschmidt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kleinschmidt trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Kleinschmidt passes Wood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kleinschmidt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wood keeps working. #T3#
Wood is looking to improve his position.
Rudolf Kleinschmidt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kleinschmidt is looking to take a break and control but Wood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kleinschmidt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wood defends it well.
Kleinschmidt wants to free his trapped foot but Wood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kleinschmidt passes to side control.
Kleinschmidt is looking to take a break and control but Wood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kleinschmidt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kleinschmidt has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wood!
Wood can't escape the position.
Wood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kleinschmidt wants to control the pace but Wood is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudolf Kleinschmidt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Wood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wood throws a jab when Kleinschmidt was well out of range.
Kleinschmidt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wood. That's going to slow Kleinschmidt down.
Kleinschmidt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wood circles away.
Kleinschmidt throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
Wood connects with a body shot that sends Kleinschmidt's belly button to the back.
Kleinschmidt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kleinschmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kleinschmidt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kleinschmidt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kleinschmidt! But no joy.
Kleinschmidt ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Kleinschmidt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Wood.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Kleinschmidt is just out of range.
Kleinschmidt slips a jab and a cross from Wood.
Kleinschmidt scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wood.
Kleinschmidt dives in and grabs Wood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wood pushes down on Kleinschmidt's head and hops out.
Willie Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolf Kleinschmidt.
Wood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kleinschmidt walks into a straight right hand from Wood.
Nice jab there from Wood.
Willie Wood is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
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!
Kleinschmidt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kleinschmidt's calf.
Wood misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kleinschmidt.
Wood lands with a right hand.
Wood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kleinschmidt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wood scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Wood.
A lazy left from Wood finds it's target.
Wood throws a jab but it's blocked by Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Kleinschmidt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Kleinschmidt is rocked!
Kleinschmidt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Willie Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kleinschmidt throws a hook but Wood blocks it.
Wood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kleinschmidt is still on wobbly legs! Can Wood finish him?
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kleinschmidt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kleinschmidt seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Wood feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kleinschmidt sprawling to the canvas! Kleinschmidt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wood finish him?!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Kleinschmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kleinschmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
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!
A big left from Wood misses.
Kleinschmidt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wood swivels and escapes.
Kleinschmidt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kleinschmidt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Wood slips under a jab.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Wood has knocked Kleinschmidt down with a huge combo! Wood steps away and waves a wobbly Kleinschmidt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kleinschmidt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kleinschmidt misses with a lunging right hand
and Wood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Kleinschmidt pushes Wood up against the cage in a clinch.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Wood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Wood cracks Kleinschmidt with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wood has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kleinschmidt to stand back up!
Wood lands a jab to Kleinschmidt's midsection.
Wood throws an overhand right that drops Kleinschmidt like a sack of potatoes! Wood dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Wood!
After winning the bout, Willie Wood thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EMP Tower vs IsMore     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Raske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Wood finds it's way through Raske's defenses.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wood moves away.
Raske tries to work over Wood's front leg with a kick but Wood checks it.
Wood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raske throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raske connects with a jab.
Raske lands a high kick!
Wood lands with a kick to the temple. Raske shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske throws a head kick that misses.
Wood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wood scores with a shot to the body.
Wood bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raske darts in trying to clinch
and Wood counters with a stiff right hand.
Wood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raske is out of range.
Raske throws out a loose jab but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raske defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand.
Raske looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wood staying out of range there.
Wood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Raske swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wood.
Wood looks to throw the jab but Raske is out of range.
Wood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wood throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
Raske throws a sloppy head kick and Wood moves out of range easily.
Raske on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wood looks to land a left hand but Raske moved out of range nicely.
Wood throws the left hand but Raske avoids the punch easily.
Raske walks into a stiff left hand from Wood.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Raske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wood.
Jab, jab by Raske - just one landing.
Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Raske slips a straight right by Wood.
Raske misses with a hook. Wood ducked under it nicely.
Raske throws a leg kick that misses.
Wood throws out a counter right but Raske avoids it with no problem.
Raske fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wood slips a jab from Raske.
Wood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Raske.#T2#
Raske walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raske takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raske throws a quick counter head kick but Wood was just out of range.
Raske throws a lazy body kick
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Wood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raske lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wood or not.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
Raske can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raske presses Wood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Raske.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
Raske misses with the head strike.
Wood misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Raske on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Raske lands a nice uppercut.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Wood blocks a body shot from Raske.
Raske misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raske.
A right handed body shot lands from Raske.
Wood looks winded!
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raske blocks an uppercut.
Wood blocks a body shot from Raske.
Wood missing with knees to the body.
Raske lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raske scores with a shoulder strike.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Raske throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raske tries to work over Wood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raske lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Raske.
A nice left hand lands by Raske.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raske lands a left hand.
Wood working aggressively here. #T4#
Wood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raske misses with a body punch.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Raske controls his hands.
Wood putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raske in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Raske lands a hook that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
Raske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
Wood lands a left hand.
Raske tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Raske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
Wood unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Raske as the two fighters clinch.
Wood blocks a body shot from Raske.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Wood.
Wood misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willie Wood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Wood throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
Wood throws a jab when Raske was well out of range.
Raske avoids the body shot from Wood.
Raske seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Raske lands with a right hand.
Raske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wood.
Wood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Raske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raske scores with a leg kick.
Raske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Raske appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Wood misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raske feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wood's calf.
Wood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wood on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raske tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Raske takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Wood misses the jab.
Wood throws a shot to the body.
Raske misses with a right hand
and Wood counters with a nice uppercut.
Wood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wood moves out of range as Raske strikes.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Raske on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raske misses with a kick to the body.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wood works the jab nicely.
Raske digs a good body shot into Wood's ribs.
Raske lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wood misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Wood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wood misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wood checks a leg kick. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Wood blocks the leg kick.
Wood throws a big counter head kick but Raske avoids it with no problem.
Wood throws a low kick but Raske avoids it.
Wood takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raske throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
Raske swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Raske misses.
Raske with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wood swings for the body but Raske moves out of range.
Raske looks to land a right hand but Wood moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Raske.
Raske attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raske misses with a straight left.
Raske throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raske moves away.
Raske walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raske. #T3#
Raske throws a lazy right hand but Wood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raske manages to avoid it.
Raske misses with a lunging right hand
and Raske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raske pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wood is out of range and Raske settles back down.
Wood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wood checks a leg kick.
Raske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wood's sensitive parts.
Raske throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wood.
Raske misses the jab.
Raske wants to slow Wood down by chopping away at his legs.
Raske throws out a powerful jab.
Raske moves out of range as Wood strikes.
Raske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wood's sensitive parts.
Wood throws a solid leg kick but Raske takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wood.
Raske is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wood.
A leg kick checked by Raske.#T4#
Raske cracks Wood with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske throws a good cross that connects.
Wood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Raske is rocked!
Jab from Wood.
Oh Raske is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raske bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raske is looking to chop away at Wood's legs.
Wood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Raske throws a leg kick but Wood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wood checks a leg kick.
Wood throws a body shot but no joy.
Raske looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
Raske seems to have got his legs back now.
Wood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raske misses with an uppercut.
Wood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wood moves out of range of the leg kick from Raske.
Wood throws a hook but Raske avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Raske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raske thinks about countering with a body kick.
Raske misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Wood.
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 Thomas Raske will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's time! Raske's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raske throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Raske is looking to score with low kicks.
Raske turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raske goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Raske thumps Wood with a low kick.
Raske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wood misses with a body kick.
Raske lands a jab to Wood's midsection.
Wood checks a leg kick nicely.
Raske blocks a jab.
Raske fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wood just manages to avoid it.
Raske throws a series of punches but Wood moves out of range.
Raske throws a hook to the side of Wood's head but Wood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raske buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Raske is looking to slow Wood down with leg kicks.
Wood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raske misses with a leg kick
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raske throws the left hand but Wood avoids the punch easily.
Wood throws a hook but Raske avoids it easily.
Wood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raske.
Raske connects with a looping right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Wood blocks the leg kick.
Wood shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raske thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Raske moves into the clinch successfully.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Raske controls his hands.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Wood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wood.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raske blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raske is leaning against Wood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raske lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Wood.
Raske lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raske misses with a body punch.
Raske throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raske lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Raske - that landed with a thud.
Raske is working Wood over against the cage.
Wood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raske tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Wood working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Wood.
Wood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas Raske has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wood lands a hook that snaps the head of Raske backwards. #T3#
Wood prevents a body shot from Raske.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raske swings wildly with an uppercut but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske misses with some punches.
Raske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood lands with a left to the head.
Raske tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Raske back against the cage.
Raske lands a nice shot to the body.
Wood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Wood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Raske fails to land.
Raske tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Raske back against the cage.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Wood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raske lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raske tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Raske back against the cage.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Raske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wood lands a right hand.
Wood pushes off an throws an elbow but Raske leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Raske misses with the head strike.
Raske pushes Wood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wood lands a left hand.
Wood misses with a body punch.
Raske lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske working aggressively here.
Wood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raske stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raske throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Raske showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raske has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Raske!

Thomas Raske seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EMP Jodson vs Boaz     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1##TD#
Bulletzowich manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wood on his heels. He'll look to pass Wood's guard now, I'm sure.
Bulletzowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulletzowich preventing the sweep.
Wood keeps trying to improve his position.
Bulletzowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Wood throws the kick towards the body but Bulletzowich avoids it.
Bulletzowich misses with a jab to the body
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
Wood cracks Bulletzowich with a good jab.
Wood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bulletzowich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Bulletzowich does no damage.
Wood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Bulletzowich - just one landing.
Bulletzowich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wood.
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Bulletzowich takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Wood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bulletzowich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulletzowich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Willie Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Bulletzowich counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wood!
Bulletzowich is chipping away with strikes.
Bulletzowich throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bulletzowich landing strikes.
Bulletzowich throws a strike aimed at the side of Wood's head but Wood avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Bulletzowich are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wood keeps Bulletzowich under control for a moment.
Wood can't do much from the bottom here.
Bulletzowich 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.#T3#
Wood is not content to let Bulletzowich control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wood is not content to let Bulletzowich control the position.
Wood is looking for a sweep.
Bulletzowich throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Wood works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bulletzowich slips a nice elbow through Wood's hands, connecting with Wood's forehead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wood tries to roll over but Bulletzowich keeps him under control.
Bulletzowich trying to control from half guard but Wood is working away.
Bulletzowich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bulletzowich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wood is trying to stand back up but Bulletzowich is controlling him
Bulletzowich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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 Boris Bulletzowich will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bulletzowich lunges at Wood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wood's hand.
Willie Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bulletzowich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wood slips under a jab.
Wood lands with a cross.
Bulletzowich missing with a left hand there. Wood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulletzowich throws a hook to the side of Wood's head but Wood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Bulletzowich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bulletzowich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wood lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood lands a nice looking body kick.
Wood misses with a head kick.
Wood feints and then cracks Bulletzowich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bulletzowich down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulletzowich shoots for a takedown but Wood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Bulletzowich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bulletzowich walks into a straight right hand from Wood.
Bulletzowich tries to move into range but Wood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bulletzowich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wood counters with a nice uppercut.
Bulletzowich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bulletzowich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wood.#ROC2#
Bulletzowich is rocked!
Wood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulletzowich.
Oh Bulletzowich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulletzowich is just out of range.
Bulletzowich seems to have got his legs back now.
Bulletzowich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Bulletzowich misses with a takedown
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice defenses there by Wood.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulletzowich just misses with a punch to the body. #T2##CL2#
Wood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bulletzowich, pushing him back against the cage.
Wood lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bulletzowich backwards. #TD#
Bulletzowich successfully pulls guard.
Wood not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wood trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bulletzowich's guard.
Wood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bulletzowich has a closed guard, preventing Wood from standing up. #T3#
Wood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bulletzowich is keeping the position for now.
Wood is still trying to improve position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bulletzowich 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bulletzowich misses with a double jab.
Bulletzowich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Bulletzowich misses the jab.
And Wood responds with a good body kick, but Bulletzowich manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bulletzowich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wood cracks Bulletzowich with an open hand slap.
Bulletzowich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wood lands a jab.
Wood thumps Bulletzowich with a low kick.
Bulletzowich looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bulletzowich. #ES2#
Wood throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulletzowich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bulletzowich is looking to clinch.
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bulletzowich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bulletzowich throws a poor cross that misses
and Wood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wood scores with a shot to the body.
Wood doesn't manage to clinch there - Bulletzowich circles away.
A swing and a miss from Wood.
Bulletzowich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wood.
Bulletzowich is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood scores with a hook to the body. Bulletzowich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wood lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Wood darts in and clinches Bulletzowich up against the cage.#T1#
Bulletzowich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wood smiles and moves away.
Bulletzowich misses with an uppercut.
Wood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bulletzowich walks into a left hand.
Wood cracks Bulletzowich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bulletzowich tries to clinch
and Wood counters with a solid body kick.
Wood cracks a nice hook into Bulletzowich's ribs.
Bulletzowich drops his hands momentarily and Wood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bulletzowich misses with a left hand
and Wood counters with a big left hand that crumples Bulletzowich! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willie Wood!
A very excited looking Willie Wood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: EMP Morales vs Dexi     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
Wood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left lands for Wood.
Wood jabs Oscarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oscarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oscarsson lands a really nice looking cross but Wood seems unphased. #CL#
Wood darts in and clinches Oscarsson up against the cage.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Oscarsson controls his hands. #BC2#
Oscarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wood lands a really nice looking cross but Oscarsson seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Oscar Oscarsson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Wood does it's job there.
Wood swings for the body but Oscarsson moves out of range.
Wood misses with a shot to the body
letting Oscarsson counter with a right hand. #T1#
Wood throws a head kick but Oscarsson moves out of range.
Wood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body.
Oscarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Oscarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oscarsson.
Wood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oscarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wood.
Oscarsson throws a counter combo.
Wood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oscarsson at a distance.
Oscarsson misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Wood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oscarsson.
Wood throws a wild body kick that Oscarsson sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Oscarsson misses.
Wood with a hook.
Oscarsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Wood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Oscarsson is just out of range.
Wood lands a nice shot to the body.
Wood works Oscarsson's body with a nice hook.
Oscarsson misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Jab by Wood.
Wood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wood throws a jab but it's blocked by Oscarsson.
Wood moves to clinch but Oscarsson breaks away
and Oscarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Willie Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Oscarsson looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
Wood punishes Oscarsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Oscarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Wood as he connects with a hook.
Oscarsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wood at a distance.
Oscarsson misses the jab.
Oscarsson misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Wood misses with a hook to the body
and Oscarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wood lands a body shot. #CL#
Wood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oscarsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Wood misses with the head strike.
Oscarsson takes a shot to the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wood scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Wood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oscarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oscarsson tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Oscarsson back against the cage.
Wood misses with a knee strike.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Oscarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wood tries to work over Oscarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Oscarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oscarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Oscarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wood lands a nice looking body kick.
Wood throws a low kick, looking for Oscarsson's leg but Oscarsson calmly moves out of range.
Oscarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wood throws a jab but it's blocked by Oscarsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Oscarsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Oscarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oscarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Oscarsson cracks Wood with a good jab.
Wood throws a body shot but no joy.
Oscarsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wood connects with a nice looking jab.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oscarsson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscarsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oscarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Wood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oscarsson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wood.#ROC#
Oscarsson is rocked!#T1#
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Wood! Oscarsson is out on his feet! Wood rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Oscarsson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Oscarsson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Wood!
During a confident post fight interview, Willie Wood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Oscar Oscarsson had this to say: 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

 

Event: EMP Sheedy vs San Diego     
Date:   Feb 08, 2019
#R1#
Wood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mikhasevich under the eye.
Wood misses with a low kick.
Mikhasevich is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wood lands a nice hook to Mikhasevich's body. Mikhasevich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mikhasevich has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wood avoids a kick to the body.
Wood throws a head kick that half lands.
Mikhasevich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wood counters with a right hand to the body.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wood scores with a nice strike.
Mikhasevich lands a body shot.
Wood scores with a spinning back kick!
A punch lands to the side of Mikhasevich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wood is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Wood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mikhasevich momentarily.
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhasevich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wood.
A little jabbing left from Mikhasevich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Wood.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Wood.
Wood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mikhasevich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Wood.
Mikhasevich slips under a jab from Wood.
Mikhasevich throws a right hand that misses
and Wood counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mikhasevich looks to land a right hand but Wood moved out of range.
Wood looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range.
Mikhasevich scores with a punch to the head.
Wood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mikhasevich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Wood blocks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Wood misses its target.
Mikhasevich checks a leg kick.
Wood swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Wood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mikhasevich is out of range and Wood settles back down.
Wood scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mikhasevich throws a big shot that misses.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Wood. #CL#
Wood gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Mikhasevich jumps guard and drags Wood to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mikhasevich working for a triangle but Wood defends it easily.
Wood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mikhasevich on the ground.#SUB2#
Mikhasevich looking for a triangle here. Wood is fighting it but it looks tight! Mikhasevich pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wood is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gennady Mikhasevich!
A relieved looking Gennady Mikhasevich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: EMP Impaler vs Koniu     
Date:   Jan 13, 2019
#R1##TD#
Yonic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yonic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yonic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yonic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yonic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yonic throws a big right hand that misses.
Yonic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yonic chips away with some ground and pound.
Yonic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wood has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yonic has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Yonic wants to control but Wood is keeping him busy. #T1#
Wood tries to escape but Yonic is in control.
Yonic wants to control but Wood is keeping him busy.
Yonic in side control, throwing shots but Wood defends.
Wood is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yonic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yonic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wood regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yonic.
Yonic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wood's head.#T2#
Wood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yonic lands a couple of digs.
Yonic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yonic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yonic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yonic postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it.
Yonic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yonic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yonic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wood is trying to control the position but Yonic postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wood can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yonic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yonic works over Wood with some ground and pound from guard.
Yonic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Yonic lands a few punches from side control.
Yonic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wood down.
Wood is trying to improve his position.
Wood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yonic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yonic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wood wants to control but Yonic postures up.
Yonic misses with the ground and pound.
Yonic controlling from side mount.
The strikes coming from Yonic are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wood struggling a bit here.#T4#
Wood is trying to buck Yonic off.
Yonic happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic scores with punches from side control.
Yonic landing a few strikes.
Wood is looking for a sweep.
Yonic is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wood managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yonic.
Yonic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wood to see if he's OK.
Yonic throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boss Yonic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yonic throws a looping overhand right but Wood ducks down to avoid it.
Wood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yonic throws out the jab.
Yonic misses with a hook to the body
and Wood counters with a nice uppercut.
Yonic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Wood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yonic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wood can do to turn this around?#TD#
Yonic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wood sprawls well initially but Yonic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wood taking some punishment here, with Yonic in his half guard.
Yonic 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.
Yonic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yonic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood is trying to maintain the position but Yonic is very close to passing his half guard.
Yonic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yonic not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Yonic is thwarting Wood's attempts to control the position.
Yonic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yonic controlling the action here.
Wood wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yonic is trying to control. Wood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yonic lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Yonic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Yonic trying to mount his opponent but Wood defends it. #T2#
Yonic not doing much here.
Yonic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yonic working the head and body with strikes.
Wood is not content to let Yonic control the position.
Yonic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yonic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Yonic misses with a head shot. Wood uses the momentum to regain guard.
Yonic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yonic is in close to Wood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yonic postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it.
Yonic throwing strikes from guard but Wood blocks nicely.
Wood keeping full guard, as Yonic tries to pass.
Yonic postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yonic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yonic lands a couple of elbows.
Wood looking for a sweep. Not yet Wood, not yet.
Yonic postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it.
Yonic stopping the sweep attempt from Wood.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Yonic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wood looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wood felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Yonic trying to control the position but Wood is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boss Yonic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wood connects with a body shot that sends Yonic's belly button to the back.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Wood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yonic misses with a wild body shot.
Wood throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Yonic counters with a shoot takedown. Wood fights it but they end up in guard.
Yonic throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yonic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yonic tries to free his leg and advance position but Wood is retaining full guard.
Yonic throws an elbow that misses. Wood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yonic's guard. Nice move by Wood!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yonic is looking for a triangle but Wood pushes his legs off easily.
Yonic wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Yonic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Yonic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wood is aware though and is defending well.
Wood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Yonic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yonic working a defensive guard here.
Wood won't allow Yonic to sweep him here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yonic wants to control but Wood passes easily into half guard.
Wood controlling the pace.
Yonic is staying active underneath Wood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wood content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boss Yonic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Yonic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wood pulls his head out easily.
Wood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Wood.
Wood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Yonic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Yonic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wood on his heels. He'll look to pass Wood's guard now, I'm sure.
Wood seems keen to control Yonic's posture.
Yonic looking to sit in guard and control but Wood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Willie Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yonic working a defensive guard here.
Wood stays in close to Yonic's body and controls the position.
Yonic is controlling Wood's posture.#T4#
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yonic looking for a sweep. Not yet Yonic, not yet. #SUB#
Yonic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Yonic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wood 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 Yonic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willie Wood.
I think Yonic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Yonic!

Boss Yonic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: IFC85: L.Heavy v Gorbachenko     
Date:   Dec 15, 2018
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donk. Wood catches Choo right on the button with a cross.
Choo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wood circles away quickly and effectively.
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Choo slips the punch.
Wood throws a body punch but Choo moves out of range.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Choo. Beautiful body shot.
Wood lands with a good body shot.
Choo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Choo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wood scrambles back to his feet.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choo manages to avoid it.
Wood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Wood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood jabs Choo right on the nose. Choo blinks but takes it well.
Wood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Choo works Wood's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Choo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Choo.
Wood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wood.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Choo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wood takes a swing at Choo's ribcage but misses.
Wood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wood misses with a left hand
and Choo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Choo throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
Choo lands a jab.
Choo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wood under the eye.
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Choo staying out of range there.
Choo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood staying out of range there.
Wood throws a big shot that misses.
Wood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Choo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Choo there.
Wood cracks Choo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Choo avoids the body shot from Wood.
Choo looks to land a right hand but Wood moved out of range.
Choo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Choo scrambles back to his feet.
Wood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Choo throws a right hand that misses
and Wood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Choo misses with a looping right.
Choo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choo looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Choo misses with a body punch
and Wood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wood throws out a loose jab but Choo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choo.
Wood thuds his right hand into Choo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Choo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Choo lands a nice hook to Wood's body. Wood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wood thumps Choo with a low kick.
Choo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wood throws an off balance right hand
and Choo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Wood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Choo.
Wood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Choo.
Wood throws a body shot but no joy.
Wood has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Choo slips under a jab from Wood.
Choo misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Wood.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Choo.
Wood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Choo checks a leg kick.
A jab from Wood finds it's way through Choo's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
Wood lands a head shot.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Choo moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Choo has time to react.
Nice straight punches there by Choo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Choo.
Wood scores with the left hand. Choo knows he should have avoided that one.
Wood takes a swing at Choo's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willie Wood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Choo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Choo misses with a body shot
and Choo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo.
Wood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Wood misses its intended target.
Wood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Choo misses with a right hand
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Choo's sensitive parts.
Choo swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left lands for Wood.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Choo.#T1#
Choo fails to land with a series of punches.
Wood slips under a jab from Choo.
Willie Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wood moves away.
Wood misses with a wild body shot.
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Choo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wood's head.
Wood misses with an uppercut.
Choo swings widly with a right hand
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wood throws a hook but Choo avoids it easily.
It looked like Choo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Choo moves out of range as Wood strikes.
Choo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Choo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood throws a looping overhand right but Choo ducks down to avoid it.
Wood is looking to land body kicks.
Wood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Choo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wood lands an overhand right.
Wood sizes up Choo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Choo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Wood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Choo counters with a straight right hand.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Choo moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Choo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choo.
Choo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Choo misses with a double jab
and Wood counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wood scores with the left hand. Choo knows he should have avoided that one.
Choo lands with an uppercut that bounces Wood off the cage and back into range.
Choo misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Wood.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body.
Wood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Choo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Choo just misses with a punch to the body.
Wood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Choo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A quick step to the side and Choo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Woods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Choo misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Choo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choo manages to avoid it.
Wood takes a swing at Choo's ribcage but misses.
Choo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wood misses with a looping left.
Wood scores with a jab.
Wood throws a hook to the side of Choo's head but Choo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wood misses the jab.
Choo tries to bum rush Wood with a series of wild strikes but Wood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Choo.
Choo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Choo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wood, as that shot connected.
Choo lands with a right hand.
Wood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Choo takes one on the button.
Wood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Choo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Choo lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Choo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wood throws a lazy uppercut
and Choo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wood scores with a jab. Choo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Choo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo.#KD2#
Wood cracks Choo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Choo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wood finish him? #ROC2#
Choo is rocked!
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood swings widly with a right hand
and Choo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Choo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choo misses with a body shot.
Choo misses with a left hand
and Wood counters with a nice leg kick.
Choo seems to have got his legs back now.
Choo throws an off balance right hand
and Wood counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Wood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Choo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Choo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Choo throws a series of strikes that have Wood backpedaling.
A punch lands to the side of Choo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Choo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Choo throws out a loose jab but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Choo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choo misses with an uppercut
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
BOOM! Wood lands a beautiful left hook that drops Choo. Choo tries to recover but Wood is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Choo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Wood!
After the big win, Willie Wood made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: IFC78: Pugberg v Lomachenko     
Date:   Nov 21, 2018
#R1#
Klos misses with a straight left.
Wood lands with an uppercut that bounces Klos off the cage and back into range.
Klos misses with a straight right.
Klos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Klos misses.
Klos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wood throws out a loose jab but Klos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood lands a leg kick that knocks Klos off balance momentarily.
Wood missing with a left hand there. Klos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wood moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKlos.
Klos throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Wood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Klos misses.
Wood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Klos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wood doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klos lands an overhand right.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klos misses with a straight right.
Wood is looking to counter punch.#T1##CL#
Wood has Klos up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Klos jumps guard and drags Wood to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Klos looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wood is defending well. Klos quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wood has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Klos celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cal Klos!
Cal Klos took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: IFC MW 45: Mumu vs Sainty     
Date:   Oct 31, 2018
#R1#
Wood needs to keep his hands up - Ferreira Da Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Ferreira Da Silva misses the jab.
Wood is looking to counter punch.
Wood scores with a jab. Ferreira Da Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wood tries a low kick but Ferreira Da Silva avoids it.
Wood looks to land a left hand but Ferreira Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Wood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferreira Da Silva. Ferreira Da Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Ferreira Da Silva blocks the leg kick.
Wood throws out a loose jab but Ferreira Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wood blocks the body kick.
Wood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferreira Da Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferreira Da Silva slips a jab from Wood.
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!
Ferreira Da Silva throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferreira Da Silva.
Wood is looking to chop away at Ferreira Da Silva's legs.
Wood is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Wood.
A bone on bone clash there as Wood blocks the leg kick.
As Ferreira Da Silva backs away, Wood returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva moves into the clinch.
Wood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferreira Da Silva's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira Da Silva.
Wood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ferreira Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Ferreira Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
Wood trying to land knees to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Wood.
Wood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferreira Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Ferreira Da Silva breaks the clinch.
Wood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferreira Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Wood as he checks the leg kick.
Ferreira Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Wood misses.
Ferreira Da Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferreira Da Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wood connects with a right hand. Ferreira Da Silva shakes it off.
Wood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a fast counter high kick but Wood manages to duck under it in time.
Ferreira Da Silva throws the kick towards the body but Wood avoids it.
It appears Wood was looking to counter with a kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Ferreira Da Silva as he connects with a hook.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira Da Silva moves away.
Ferreira Da Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wood avoids the body shot from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Wood checks it.#CL#
Wood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ferreira Da Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wood tries a knee to the head but Ferreira Da Silva blocks it.
Wood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wood lands a knee to the head.
Wood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva has been cut.
Ferreira Da Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wood goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Ferreira Da Silva blocks an uppercut.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva prevents a body shot from Wood.
Wood lands a knee to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood landing knees to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva looks winded!
Wood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva blocks a body shot from Wood.
Wood lands a nice shot to the body.
Wood scores with a shot to the side of Ferreira Da Silva's head.
Wood misses with a body punch.
Wood digs a right hand into Ferreira Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferreira Da Silva's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Wood.
Wood lands a good knee to the midsection. Ferreira Da Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Wood lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Wood.
Wood misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Wood lands a shoulder strike.
Wood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wood digs a right hand into Ferreira Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferreira Da Silva's gas tank.
Wood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wood lands an elbow that stopped Ferreira Da Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wood gets through Ferreira Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wood missing with knees to the body.
Wood lands a shoulder strike.
Wood misses with a knee to the head.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood prevents a body shot from Ferreira Da Silva.
Wood scores a nice knee to the body.
Wood lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferreira Da Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wood lands a left hand.
Wood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira Da Silva.
Wood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ferreira Da Silva wants to clinch up but Wood keeps it at a distance.
Wood is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wood misses with a low kick.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a leg kick but Wood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wood lands a head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Wood counters with a left to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Ferreira Da Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ferreira Da Silva.
Wood tries to move into range but Ferreira Da Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a jab to the head.
Ferreira Da Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood slips a jab from Ferreira Da Silva.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Wood's head.#CL#
Wood has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
Wood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferreira Da Silvas head. #T1#
Ferreira Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferreira Da Silva controls his hands.
Wood lands an elbow just above Ferreira Da Silva 's eye.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Ferreira Da Silva back against the cage.
Wood gets through Ferreira Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferreira Da Silva backwards.
Wood lands an elbow inside that Ferreira Da Silva shrugs off.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wood working aggressively here.
Wood lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferreira Da Silva backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wood.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wood.
Wood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferreira Da Silva backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferreira Da Silva backwards.
Wood tries to work over Ferreira Da Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wood landing knees to the head. #ROC#
Ferreira Da Silva is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva's cut even more.
Ferreira Da Silva works on Wood's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferreira Da Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Wood finish him?
Wood misses with the head strike.
Ferreira Da Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards. #T2#
Ferreira Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Wood. #BC2#
Ferreira Da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferreira Da Silva wants to clinch.
Wood quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a body shot.
It appears Wood was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wood tries to clinch but Ferreira Da Silva is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferreira Da Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wood thuds his right hand into Ferreira Da Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wood tries to clinch there but Ferreira Da Silva circles away.
Wood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a right hand that Wood ducks under and follows up with a left that Wood also avoids with ease.
Ferreira Da Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wood is out of range and Ferreira Da Silva settles back down. #CL#
Wood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wood.
Wood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferreira Da Silva backwards. #T3#
Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferreira Da Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferreira Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wood blocks an elbow strike.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferreira Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Ferreira Da Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Willie Wood is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferreira Da Silva misses the jab.
Wood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ferreira Da Silva avoids the head kick by Wood.
Wood lands with a good body shot.
Wood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferreira Da Silva.
Wood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch up.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wood counters with a left to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Wood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Ferreira Da Silva slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wood lands with a right hand.
Ferreira Da Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wood. Ferreira Da Silva shrugs it off though.
Ferreira Da Silva swinging wildly here.
Wood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wood's corner calls for a 1-2. Wood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ferreira Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Wood moves out of range of the strikes.
Wood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferreira Da Silva throws out the jab.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Ferreira Da Silva works Wood's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ferreira Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferreira Da Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wood takes a swing at Ferreira Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Wood's head but Wood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ferreira Da Silva momentarily.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Wood slips a jab from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Wood counters with a stiff right hand.
Wood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a hook but Wood blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira Da Silva. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the body from Wood misses
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferreira Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Ferreira Da Silva throws the left hand but Wood avoids the punch easily.
Wood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira Da Silva.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferreira Da Silva. That snapped Wood's head back.
Ferreira Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Wood misses.
Wood misses with a series of wild punches.
Wood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wood throws a leg kick which misses Ferreira Da Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Ferreira Da Silva tries to avoid it.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch up.
Ferreira Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Wood misses the target.
Wood tries to land a front kick but Ferreira Da Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferreira Da Silva digs a good hook to Wood's body.
Ferreira Da Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood misses with a looping left.
Ferreira Da Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wood counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wood moves away from the strike by Ferreira Da Silva.
Wood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a low kick but Wood avoids it.
Wood throws a leg kick but Ferreira Da Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Wood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ferreira Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Ferreira Da Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a low kick but Wood avoids it.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Wood checks a leg kick. #CL#
Wood moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Wood.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Ferreira Da Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Wood.
Wood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferreira Da Silva's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wood.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Wood has double underhooks.
Wood lands a nice uppercut.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Ferreira Da Silva.
Wood lands with a short shot to the head.
Wood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferreira Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Wood pushes Ferreira Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wood pushes Ferreira Da Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wood misses with the head strike.
Willie Wood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferreira Da Silva backwards.
Ferreira Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferreira Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferreira Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Wood. #BC2#
Ferreira Da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira Da Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wood on the side of the head.
Wood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a leg kick but Wood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ferreira Da Silva connects with a right hand. Wood shakes it off.
A solid body kick from Wood.
Wood tries to clinch there but Ferreira Da Silva circles away.
Wood tries to clinch but Ferreira Da Silva is having none of it.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Wood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wood lands a nice shot to the body.
Wood lands with a straight right. Ferreira Da Silva didn't see that one coming.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Ferreira Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferreira Da Silva has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Wood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wood has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Wood!

Willie Wood made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.

 

Event: IFC 71: Murha v S.Heavyweight     
Date:   Oct 06, 2018
#R1#
Wood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Porto.#CL2#
Wood has Porto up against the cage in a clinch.
Wood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Porto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wood or not.
Wood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Porto.
Porto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood tries a knee to the head but Porto blocks it.
Porto blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Wood.
Porto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Wood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Porto.
Wood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Porto misses with an elbow strike.
Wood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood lands a shoulder strike.
Porto can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Porto misses with a body punch.
Porto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Porto blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Wood scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Porto jumps guard.
Porto is pulling down on Wood's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Porto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Wood decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Porto, up you get! #CL#
Porto instigates a clinch.
Wood lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Porto has been cut.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wood takes an elbow to the forehead.
Porto tries to pull guard but Wood forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wood blocks a body shot from Porto.
Porto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Porto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wood working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Porto struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
Wood avoids the elbow strike from Porto, against the cage.
A short right from Porto on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood prevents a body shot from Porto.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Porto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Porto is trying to pull guard but Wood has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Porto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Porto can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Wood lands a nice elbow.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Porto can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Wood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Porto's face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wood.
Wood lands a left hand.
Porto lands a body punch. #TD#
Porto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Porto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Porto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Porto wants to sweep here but Wood controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Porto working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Porto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wood defends well.#SU2#
Wood stands and steps away. Porto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Wood rushes Porto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Porto avoids it.
Porto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Porto swings wildly with an uppercut but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porto tries to pull guard but Wood forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Porto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wood connects with a knee to the head.
Porto can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Wood lands an uppercut.
Wood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Porto.
Wood misses with an elbow over the top.
Porto tries for a takedown but Wood manages to get underhooks.
Porto tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Porto back against the cage.
Porto misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
Wood blocks a body shot from Porto.
Wood misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood lands a hook that snaps the head of Porto backwards. #TD#
Porto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Porto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Porto wants to stand but Wood is controlling the position.
Porto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Porto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Porto misses.
Wood fakes the leg kick and cracks Porto in the body. #CL2#
Porto tries to keep at a distance but Wood has taken the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Wood.
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wood blocking some punches.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wood lands a nice shot to the body.
Wood works on Porto's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wood.
Porto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Porto jumps into guard, dragging Wood to the mat.
Wood engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Porto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Porto pulls Wood in close to his closed guard and prevents Wood from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Porto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wood is aware though and is defending well.
Wood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wood preventing the sweep.
Porto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wood felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Porto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Porto wants to free his trapped foot but Wood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wood is not content to let Porto control the position.
Porto is really struggling to control Wood but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wood tries to get to full guard but Porto has control of the leg. #T3#
Porto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alexander Porto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porto is trying to control. Wood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wood scores with a jab to the body.
Wood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Porto takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Wood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Porto moves out of range of the strikes.
Porto avoids the head kick by Wood.
Wood takes a swing at Porto's ribcage but misses.
Wood explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Porto looks to throw the jab but Wood is out of range.
Wood lands a jab to Porto's midsection.
Wood throws a body shot but no joy.
Porto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wood punishes Porto's body with a nice straight punch.
Porto wants to clinch
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wood.
Porto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Porto pushes Wood up against the cage in a clinch.
Porto tries for a takedown but Wood manages to get underhooks.
Wood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Porto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Porto's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Wood. That snapped Porto's head back.
Wood staying out of range there.
Porto looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Porto moves away from the strike by Wood.
Porto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Wood lands with a right hand.
Porto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#
Porto is rocked!
Wood throws a hook to the side of Porto's head but Porto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Porto is looking to counter the offense by Wood and move into the clinch.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#KD2#
Wood lands a big head kick that sends Porto tumbling to the mat! Wood takes a step backwards and waves Porto back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Porto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood lands a brutal uppercut that launches Porto off his feet! Porto tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willie Wood!
Willie Wood seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 05, 2018
#R1#
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Wood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Lee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wood is looking to get back to his feet here but Lee is keeping cool and he's managed to take Wood's back.
Wood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lee gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Lee is landing with strikes. Wood can't take much more of this.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #SUB2#
Wood tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Lee has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Wood is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Temujin Lee!
A very excited looking Temujin Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 20, 2018
#R1#
Wood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wood.
Jako walks into a straight right hand from Wood.
Wood lands a nice looking body shot.
Jako throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wood cracks Jako with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jako throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Jako slips the punch.
Wood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jako.
Wood throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jako lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jako throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Wood misses with a looping left.
Jako is looking to counter punch.
Wood misses with a wild body shot.
Jako misses with a body shot.
Jako works Wood's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Jako scores with a takedown into Wood's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jako is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jako wants to pass the guard but Wood is keeping the position.
Wood wants to sweep but no luck.
Jako controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wood wants to sweep here but Jako controlling him for the moment.
Wood seems keen to control Jako's posture.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jako advances position into side control!
Wood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wood tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Jako easily slips into full mount! #SUB#
Wood tries to improve his position but Jako has taken his back! Jako has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Wood tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jako pushes Wood away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khru Jako!
Khru Jako spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 2     
Date:   Dec 08, 2017
#R1#
Tourney throws a right hand that misses
and Gellar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gellar slips a straight right by Tourney.
Tourney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gellar.
Tourney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tourney tries to work over Gellar's front leg with a kick but Gellar checks it.
Tourney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Gellar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tourney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tourney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gellar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tourneys head.
Tourney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gellar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gellar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tourney has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
Tourney fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gellar manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tourney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tourney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gellar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tourney. #T1#
Tourney drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tourney has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gellar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tourney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gellar doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Tourney moves into the clinch.
Gellar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gellar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gellar blocking some punches.
A short left from Tourney.
Tourney is working Gellar over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gellar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tourney.
Tourney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tourney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gellar.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tourney.
Gellar lands a nice uppercut.
Tourney lands with a short shot to the head.
Tourney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gellar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tourney backwards.
Tourney throws a head punch that misses.
Tourney working aggressively here.
Gellar blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Gellar pulls guard effortlessly.
Gellar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gellar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tourney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gellar won't allow Tourney to sweep him here.
Gellar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gellar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Gellar slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tourney is looking to control Gellar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tourney avoid being mounted?
Gellar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tourney defending well though.
Gellar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tourney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gellar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ground and pound from Gellar.
Gellar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gellar moves into full mount! Tourney won't be happy about that! #T4#
Gellar trying to control but Tourney is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tourney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gellar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gellar unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gellar punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Tourney is rocked!
Gellar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Gellar.
Tourney is still in real trouble! Can Gellar finish him?
Tourney takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Gellar's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uri Gellar!
Our winner, Uri Gellar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 1     
Date:   Dec 07, 2017
#R1#
Tourney slips under a jab.
Somwan stuns Tourney with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tourney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tourney throws a combination. Somwan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Somwan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tourney counters with a huge left! Somwan is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tourney isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Somwan from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tourney!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Tourney!
A relieved looking Island Tourney thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 13, 2017
#R1#
Tourney lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kardashian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tourney.#CL2#
Tourney clinches up with Kardashian and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tourney.
Tourney told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Tourney lands a shot to the body.
Kardashian goes for a takedown attempt but Tourney pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good exchange - Tourney coming out on top.
Tourney lunges at Kardashian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kardashian's hand.
Kardashian with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Tourney counters with a nice right hand that sends Kardashian toppling to the canvas! Kardashian scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tourney finish him?!#ROC2#
Kardashian is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kardashian is holding his hands too far apart here. Tourney throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Kardashian is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Island Tourney!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 02, 2017
#R1#
Lionel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Tourney counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Leo Lionel has been cut.
Donk. Tourney catches Lionel right on the button with a cross.
Tourney lands an overhand right.
Tourney throws a monster overhand right that drops Lionel! Tourney follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Tourney!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 13, 2017
#R1#
Tourney scores with the left hand. Lionel knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Leo Lionel has been cut.#CL#
Lionel moves into range and clinches up with Tourney.
Tourney tries to throw a body punch but Lionel avoids it by throwing Tourney back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tourney.
Tourney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lionel backwards.
Tourney throws a punch but it's blocked by Lionel.
A head punch on the inside from Tourney fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tourney.
Lionel wants to get back to striking at distance but Tourney won't allow it.
Lionel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lionel is trying to force a seperation but Tourney has the dominant position.
Lionel blocks an uppercut.
Tourney lands a shoulder strike.
Lionel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tourney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lionel backwards.
Tourney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Lionel is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tourney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Lionel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tourney lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lionel or not.
A right hand to the body from Tourney.
Lionel is breathing heavily.
Tourney misses with some punches.
Tourney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tourney unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lionel! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tourney is unloading with more strikes now! Lionel drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Tourney!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 03, 2017
#R1#
Tourney misses with a double jab.
No luck for Can with that takedown attempt.
Tourney misses with a two punch combination.
Can attempts a counter takedown but Tourney avoids it well and moves away.
Tourney shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tourney lands with a shot to the body.
Tourney scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Can looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Can tries to clinch there but Tourney circles away.
Can tries to clinch up but Tourney circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like Emre Can has been cut.
Good shot there by Tourney.
Good standup being displayed there by Tourney as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Can is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tourney drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Can's head, knocking him out cold! Tourney is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Island Tourney!

 

Event: KOTR 20     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Cornell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tourney doesn't seem phased though.
Tourney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Tourney.
Cornell avoids the body shot from Tourney.
Tourney throws a jab when Cornell was well out of range.
Tourney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cornell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tourney.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cornell! But no joy.
Cornell connects with a crisp jab.
Cornell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tourney. #KD#
Tourney lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Cornell goes down! The ref sends Tourney to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Cornell is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC#
Cornell is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cornell throws out a powerful jab.
Cornell is still on wobbly legs! Can Tourney finish him?
Cornell looks to land a left hand but Tourney moved out of range nicely.
Tourney staying out of range there.
Cornell moves forwards but Tourney connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tourney misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Cornell to counter with a crisp jab.
Cornell connects with a nice looking jab.
Cornell looks to land a left hand but Tourney moved out of range nicely.#KD#
Tourney cracks Cornell with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Cornell is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Cornell is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Cornell lands with a straight right. Tourney didn't see that one coming.
Cornell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tourney.
Cornell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tourney.#T1#
Tourney digs a good body shot into Cornell's ribs.
Cornell seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Tourney cracks Cornell with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Cornell is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Cornell is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Cornell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tourney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cornell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cornell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tourney.
Cornell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tourney throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tourney looks to throw the jab but Cornell is out of range.
Tourney misses with a straight left.
Tourney wants to clinch.
Island Tourney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tourney ducks under a wild hook from Cornell.
Tourney takes a swing at Cornell's ribcage but misses.
Tourney misses with a straight left.
Tourney has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tourney there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cornell connects with the punch.
Tourney misses with a lunging right hand
and Cornell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cornell connects with a nice looking jab.
Cornell throws a jab but it's blocked by Tourney. #T2#
Cornell clobbers Tourney with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tourney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tourney throws a body shot but no joy.
Tourney gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cornell.
Tourney loads up on a big right hand but Cornell slips the punch.
Cornell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tourney moves out of range as Cornell strikes.
Tourney takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tourney takes one on the button.
Cornell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cornell throws a good cross that connects.
Cornell misses with a hook.
Tourney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tourney misses with the combination.
Tourney misses with a straight left.
A big left from Cornell misses.
Tourney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cornell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Tourney misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cornell! But no joy.
Tourney throws a body punch but Cornell moves out of range. #T3#
Tourney takes a swing at Cornell's ribcage but misses.
Tourney throws a big shot that misses.
Cornell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tourney.
Cornell misses with a looping left.
Tourney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cornell has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tourney slips under a jab.
Cornell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cornell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tourney throws out the jab.
Tourney throws a big shot that misses.
Cornell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cornell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tourney.
Cornell cracks Tourney with a good jab.
Tourney misses with a looping right.
Cornell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tourney. Tourney circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cornell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cornell throws a shot from downtown. Tourney moves away and avoids it.
Tourney is looking to counter punch.
Cornell throws out a loose jab but Tourney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tourney stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cornell throws a jab but it's blocked by Tourney.
Cornell ducks under a wild hook from Tourney.#T4#
The fighters circling - Tourney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cornell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cornell throws a hook to the side of Tourney's head but Tourney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tourney throwing a counter right hand but Cornell manages to avoid it.
Tourney drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cornell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tourney had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab from Cornell misses.
Cornell connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Tourney misses the target.
Tourney takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cornell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cornell looks to throw the jab but Tourney is out of range.
Tourney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tourney misses with a body shot
and Tourney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Cornell misses its intended target.
Tourney wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cornell cracks Tourney with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Tourney misses with an uppercut. Cornell saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tourney misses with a hook.
Tourney looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cornell throws a lazy right hand but Tourney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Cornell.#CL#
Tourney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cornell, pushing him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Island Tourney takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Chris Cornell was lucky to get out of the first round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cornell loads up on a big right hand but Tourney slips the punch.
Tourney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Cornell.
Tourney throws a body shot but no joy.
Cornell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tourney throws a good cross that connects.
Island Tourney is winning the standup battle so far.
Tourney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tourney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cornell.
Cornell lands a really nice looking cross but Tourney seems unphased. #CL2#
Cornell moves into the clinch.
Tourney misses with a punch to the body.
Cornell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cornell blocking some punches.
Cornell misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornell tries a body shot but Tourney blocks it.
Tourney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cornell.
Cornell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cornell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cornell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cornell misses with a body punch. #T1#
Cornell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourney tries to work over Cornell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cornell looking to stall.
Cornell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cornell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tourney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tourney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cornell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cornell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cornell.
Cornell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cornell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tourney fails to land.
Tourney lands a shoulder strike.
Cornell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tourney backwards.
Tourney throws a punch but it's blocked by Cornell.
Tourney has a couple of punches blocked by Cornell.
Tourney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tourney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tourney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourney scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Cornell misses with a punch on the inside.
Tourney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cornell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tourney controls his hands.
Tourney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tourney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cornell blocking some punches.
Tourney struggles to land a body shot inside as Cornell controls his hands.
Cornell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cornell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tourney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourney throws a punch but it's blocked by Cornell.
Cornell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tourney throws a head punch that misses.
Tourney scores with a shoulder strike.
Tourney lands a body shot.
Cornell digs a right hand into Tourney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tourney's gas tank.
Cornell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tourney swings wildly with an uppercut but Cornell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cornell throws a punch but it's blocked by Tourney. #T3#
Cornell tries to work over Tourney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Tourney breaks from the clinch.
Cornell slips a jab and a cross from Tourney.
Tourney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cornell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cornell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tourney throws a lazy right hand but Cornell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Cornell.
Cornell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cornell staying out of range there.
Tourney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cornell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tourney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cornell throws out the jab.
Tourney is looking to counter punch.
Tourney takes one to the chin there.
Tourney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cornell moves away.
Tourney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cornell manages to avoid it.
Cornell walks into a stiff left hand from Tourney.
Tourney cracks Cornell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tourney looks to land a left hand but Cornell moved out of range nicely.
Tourney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cornell.
Tourney is looking to counter punch.
Cornell defending well as Tourney loads up on a big left hand.
Tourney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cornell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tourney fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cornell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tourney.
Tourney misses with the combination.
Tourney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cornell.
Cornell blocks a jab.
Tourney ducks under a wild hook from Cornell.
Tourney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cornell.
Tourney tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cornell manages to circle out of the way.
Cornell moves out of range as Tourney strikes.
Tourney moves out of range as Cornell strikes.
Tourney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tourney with a jab.
Tourney throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cornell counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cornell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tourney.
Tourney throws a hook but Cornell avoids it easily.
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 Island Tourney will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Tourney closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tourney looks to land a left hand but Cornell moved out of range nicely.
Tourney takes one to the chin there.
Tourney scores with a jab to the head.
Cornell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tourney.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tourney. Cornell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tourney misses with a right hand
and Cornell counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Cornell misses.
Tourney misses with a series of wild punches.
Cornell throws a jab when Tourney was well out of range.
Tourney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourney misses with a body shot.
Cornell misses with a hook. Tourney ducked under it nicely.
Tourney takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cornell lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cornell missing with a left hand there. Tourney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cornell lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Cornell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tourney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tourney lunges at Cornell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cornell's hand.
Cornell missing with a left hand there. Tourney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tourney connects with a quick right hand that sends Cornell tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Island Tourney!
Island Tourney retains his welterweight title!
Chris Cornell spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost to him??? Life isn't worth living. I'm going to go hang myself now.'.

 

Event: KOTR 18     
Date:   Aug 05, 2017
#R1#
Good exchange - Tourney coming out on top.
Island Tourney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Tourney catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Warrior stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Warrior walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC#
Warrior is rocked!#KD#
Tourney catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Warrior stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Warrior walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Warrior is still on wobbly legs! Can Tourney finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tourney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Warrior closes the distance but Tourney moves to the side
and Tourney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Warrior walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Warrior is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Island Tourney!
Island Tourney retains his welterweight title!

 

Event: KOTR 14 Welterweight GP Final     
Date:   Jul 21, 2017
#R1#
Tourney moves out of range of the body kick from Boy.
Tourney misses with a wild body shot.
Boy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tourney manages to circle out of the way.
Tourney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tourney takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boy tries to clinch there but Tourney circles away.
Tourney misses with an uppercut. Boy saw that one coming.
Tourney throws a hook but Boy avoids it easily.
Boy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tourney.
Tourney misses the shot to the body.
Boy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Astro Boy has been cut.
Tourney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boy on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Boy forces Tourney back against the ropes and clinches.
Boy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tourney avoids a wild elbow strike from Boy.
Boy blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tourney throws a head punch that misses.
Tourney's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tourney's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tourney working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Boy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tourney's brow.
Boy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Tourney throws a punch but it's blocked by Boy.
Boy misses with an elbow over the top.
Tourney blocks an elbow strike from Boy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tourney.
Tourney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tourney swings wildly with an uppercut but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Tourney.
Tourney lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Boy is rocked!
Tourney blocks an elbow strike from Boy.
Oh Boy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boy throws an elbow but it misses.
Boy seems to have got his legs back now.
Boy lands an elbow that stopped Tourney in his tracks for a moment.
Boy blocks a body shot from Tourney.
Boy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tourney blocks an elbow strike from Boy.
Tourney lands a shoulder strike.
Tourney swings wildly with an uppercut but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tourney avoids the elbow strike from Boy, against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy misses with an elbow over the top.
Tourney misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tourney.
Tourney avoids the elbow strike from Boy, against the ropes.
Boy pushes off an throws an elbow but Tourney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2##BC2#
Tourney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tourney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boy.
Boy throws a body kick that misses.
Tourney looks to land a right hand but Boy moved out of range.#CL#
Boy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tourney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Boy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tourney's brow.
Boy blocks a body shot from Tourney.
Tourney misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tourney.
Tourney throws a punch but it's blocked by Boy.
A nice left hand lands by Tourney.
Boy throws an elbow that misses.
Tourney misses with a punch on the inside.
Boy misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Tourney breaks from the clinch.
Tourney loads up on a big right hand but Boy slips the punch.
Boy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tourney misses with a two punch combination.
Tourney is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tourney blocks the body kick.
Tourney blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Tourney.
Boy tries to land a front kick but Tourney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tourney misses the jab.
Tourney throws the left hand but Boy avoids the punch easily.
Boy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boy throws the kick towards the body but Tourney avoids it.
Boy misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boy.
Tourney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tourney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tourney might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tourney swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
Boy tries to counter by clinching up but Tourney breaks away and moves out of range.
Tourney missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tourney throws the left hand but Boy avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Tourney tries to keep at a distance but Boy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tourney. #T4#
Tourney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Tourney on the inside.
Boy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tourney misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tourney fails to land.
Boy lands an elbow just above Tourney 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tourney lands a body punch.
Tourney lands with a left to the head.
Tourney tries to throw a body punch but Boy avoids it by throwing Tourney back against the ropes.
Tourney throws a punch but it's blocked by Boy.
Boy throws an elbow but it misses.
Tourney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Boy misses with an elbow over the top.
Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tourney on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tourney blocks an elbow strike.
Boy trying to stall but Tourney improves his position.
Tourney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boy throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Boy throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Island Tourney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Astro Boy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Tourney.
Tourney scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Island Tourney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boy walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Island Tourney!
Island Tourney is the new welterweight champion!

 

Event: KOTR 9 Lightweight GP Final     
Date:   Jul 07, 2017
#R1#
Tourney missing with a left hand there. Geza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tourney connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Kimbo Geza has been cut.#CL#
Geza closes the distance and pushes Tourney back into the ropes.
Geza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tourney backwards.
Tourney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tourney.
Tourney's coach down at Area51 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tourney's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tourney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tourney lands with a right to the head.
Geza tries to throw a body punch but Tourney avoids it by throwing Geza back against the ropes.
Tourney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Geza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tourney backwards.
Tourney misses with some punches.
Geza misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Geza fails to land.
Tourney lands a hook that snaps the head of Geza backwards.
Geza lands a body shot.
Geza blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geza prevents a body shot from Tourney.
Tourney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tourney misses with some punches.
Geza misses with some punches.
Geza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Geza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Tourney prevents a body shot from Geza.
Tourney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Geza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tourney or not.
Tourney pushes Geza back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Geza.
Geza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tourney backwards.
Geza misses with a body punch.
Geza misses with a punch to the body.
Geza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tourney. #BC2#
Tourney breaks the clinch.
Tourney misses with a hook. Geza ducked under it nicely.
Geza is looking to counter the offense by Tourney and move into the clinch.
Tourney keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Geza has managed to clinch.
Tourney throws a head punch that misses.
Geza misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Tourney fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Tourney fails to land.
Tourney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tourney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Geza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Tourney fails to land.
Tourney misses with some punches.
Geza misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tourney throws a head punch that misses.
Geza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tourney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tourney working aggressively here.
Geza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Geza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Geza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Geza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Geza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Geza tries to work over Tourney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tourney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Geza blocks an uppercut.
Geza misses with a punch to the body.
Tourney misses with some punches.
Tourney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tourney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tourney misses with the head strike.
Tourney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Geza is leaning against Tourney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Island Tourney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Geza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tourney throws a series of punches but Geza avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Geza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tourney, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tourney misses with a punch to the body.
Kimbo Geza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tourney throws a head punch that misses.
Tourney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Geza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Geza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Geza blocks an uppercut.
Tourney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Geza.
Geza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Geza misses with a body punch.
Geza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tourney's elbow.
Geza working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Geza.
Geza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tourney is trying to break the clinch but Geza is controlling him.
Tourney working aggressively here.
Tourney pushes Geza back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Geza lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geza misses with a punch to the body.
Geza misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Geza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tourneys head.
Tourney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Geza backwards.
Geza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Geza throws a head punch that misses.
Tourney misses with a body punch.
Geza misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Geza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tourney lands an uppercut.
Geza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Geza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tourney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Tourney - that landed with a thud.
Geza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tourney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Geza tries a body shot but Tourney blocks it.
Tourney gets through Geza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tourney tries to work over Geza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tourney working aggressively here.
Geza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tourney backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Tourney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Geza forces Tourney back against the ropes and clinches.
Tourney working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Geza.
Geza scores with a hook to the body.
Geza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tourney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tourney blocks a body shot from Geza.
Tourney working aggressively here.
Geza scores with a shoulder strike.
Tourney misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Geza.
Geza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tourney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tourney working aggressively here.
Tourney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Geza can't find room to land a body shot as Tourney controls the action.
A short right from Tourney on the inside.
Geza lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Geza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tourney lands a body shot.
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 Kimbo Geza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Geza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Geza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tourney lands a right and a left and another right! Geza goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Island Tourney!

 

Event: KOTR 6 Welterweight GP 1/8     
Date:   Jun 30, 2017
#R1#
Tourney doesn't manage to clinch there - Park circles away.
Tourney looks to land a right hand but Park moved out of range.
Park swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tourney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Park throws out the jab.
Tourney has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tourney lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tourney swats away the attempt to clinch by Park.
Tourney lands a jab to Park's midsection.
Tourney takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tourney scores with a sloppy right hand. Park should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Darren Park has been cut.#KD2#
Tourney cracks Park with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Park get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Park looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC2#
Park is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tourney knocks out Park with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Tourney before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Tourney picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Island Tourney!

 

Event: KOTR 3 Welterweight GP 1/16     
Date:   Jun 19, 2017
#R1##KD#
De Oca ducks into a a hook from Tourney and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC#
De Oca is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Gaston De Oca has been cut.
De Oca walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Island Tourney!

 

 
 
 
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