GFC4:B.Wood vs Lima PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eek Mep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Clark's choice of entrance music: God Of Thunder. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Mep
vs
Clark

190 cm
23
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eek Mep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morgan Clark!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mep connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Mep drops Clark with a beautiful combination! Clark stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mep is looking for the KO!

It looks like Morgan Clark has been cut.
Clark throws out a loose jab but Mep uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Clark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clark lands a nice short elbow.

Mep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clark should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Well, if Clark 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.
Mep is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mep is working hard here to advance position.
Clark wants to free his trapped foot but Mep is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mep looking for submissions off his back.
Mep is trying to maintain the position but Clark is very close to passing his half guard.

Clark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mep is just riding it out for now. Clark eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mep is trying to reverse the position but instead Clark has taken his back - oops!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mep wants to control his opponent's hands but Clark gets his hands free.
Mep is really stuck here.

Clark working for a choke but Mep is defending well.
I would not like to be Mep right now.
Clark scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Mep is looking for a way out.
Mep is really stuck here.
Clark is punishing Mep with some ground and pound.
Clark is hanging on to Mep's back as he tries to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clark has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mep is trying to get back to his feet but Clark has full control of the position and if anything, Mep has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Clark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clark really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mep.
Mep is trying to break free.
Clark throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mep could be in trouble here!
Clark lands shots from the back.
Clark is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Clark gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Clark gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Clark apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Clark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mep's guard.

Mep has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Clark should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mep has tightened it up now! Clark should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eek Mep!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fe FoFum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fe FoFum is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Emelianenko
vs
FoFum

200 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
223 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fe FoFum!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FoFum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but FoFum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
FoFum doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
FoFum throws a series of strikes that have Emelianenko backpedaling.
FoFum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but FoFum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
FoFum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
FoFum throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FoFum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelianenko feinted with a counter takedown.
A left and a right from FoFum both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
FoFum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from FoFum.
FoFum lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
FoFum tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
FoFum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and FoFum wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Emelianenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
FoFum wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Emelianenko manages to pass to side control.

FoFum desperately trying to maintain half guard.
FoFum wants to get back to full guard.

FoFum makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

FoFum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
FoFum tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
FoFum tries to kick Emelianenko off in order to stand up. Emelianenko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
FoFum wants to control but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko passes to full mount! That's big trouble for FoFum!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FoFum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
FoFum regains half guard.
Emelianenko stalling.
FoFum is looking to control Emelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can FoFum avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
FoFum trying to get back to full guard but Emelianenko takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if FoFum can do anything to dispel that myth.
You get the feeling that FoFum really doesn't like being in this position too much.
We've been informed that FoFum has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
FoFum is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

FoFum defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Emelianenko.
FoFum working to try and regain half guard.

Emelianenko stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fe FoFum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
FoFum misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - FoFum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
FoFum misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fe FoFum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Emelianenko shoots in but FoFum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with FoFum, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes FoFum against the cage but FoFum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
FoFum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
FoFum looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
FoFum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emelianenko's head backwards.
FoFum leaves Emelianenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FoFum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FoFum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
FoFum closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Emelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ivan Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from FoFum misses.
It looked like Emelianenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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!
FoFum throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
As Emelianenko backs off FoFum throws a huge counter combo but Emelianenko manages to avoid it all.
FoFum tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
FoFum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emelianenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
FoFum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and FoFum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
FoFum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Emelianenko shoots and misses

and FoFum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelianenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FoFum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
FoFum fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Emelianenko has his takedown stuffed
letting FoFum counter with a right hand.
FoFum tries to clinch up.
FoFum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emelianenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
FoFum lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
FoFum tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
FoFum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
FoFum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Emelianenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
FoFum's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and FoFum duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoFum feints a jab promting Emelianenko to slip. FoFum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Emelianenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
FoFum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by FoFum.
Fe FoFum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
FoFum is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
As FoFum looks to move away, Emelianenko throws a big counter combo but FoFum just gets out of the way.
A nice combination there by FoFum.

FoFum clinches up against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. FoFum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Emelianenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Emelianenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko keeps control of FoFum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emelianenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. FoFum smiles and moves away.
FoFum lands a really nice looking cross but Emelianenko seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
FoFum looks to land a combination. Emelianenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
FoFum thuds his shin into the meat of Emelianenko's side.
Emelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.

FoFum closes the distance and clinches.
FoFum working hard to break the clinch.
Emelianenko is struggling to control the position.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but FoFum holds him up against the cage and eventually Emelianenko drops back down to his feet.
FoFum tries for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to get underhooks.

Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

FoFum has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fe FoFum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.

Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by FoFum. FoFum maintains the clinch.
FoFum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. FoFum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
FoFum letting Emelianenko take a breather here.

Emelianenko pulls guard effortlessly.
FoFum wants to stand but Emelianenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

FoFum stands up and waves to Emelianenko to follow him.
FoFum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FoFum looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - FoFum scores with a four punch combination!
FoFum wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
FoFum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
FoFum stalks Emelianenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Emelianenko's face. Emelianenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says FoFum as he avoids it easily.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
FoFum lands with a nice combination. Emelianenko backs away looking to recover.
FoFum stuns Emelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emelianenko walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
FoFum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FoFum lands with a nice combination. Emelianenko backs away looking to recover.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? FoFum is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, FoFum circles away and we're back to standing.
FoFum connects with a body shot that sends Emelianenko's belly button to the back.
FoFum feints and then cracks Emelianenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emelianenko down.
FoFum works over Emelianenko's head and body with a nice combination.
FoFum tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
FoFum is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Emelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but FoFum defends well and Emelianenko ends up having to push FoFum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Emelianenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
FoFum lands a two punch combo.
FoFum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Emelianenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Emelianenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from FoFum.
FoFum attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Emelianenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. FoFum defends it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - FoFum scores with a four punch combination!
FoFum moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
FoFum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
FoFum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
FoFum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
FoFum lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but FoFum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Emelianenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by FoFum!

Emelianenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for FoFum!

FoFum sneaks out the side door and pushes Emelianenko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
FoFum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emelianenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
FoFum tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
FoFum thuds a left hand into Emelianenko's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
FoFum tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ivan Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fe FoFum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
FoFum stalks Emelianenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Emelianenko's face. Emelianenko staggers backwards, shaken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fe FoFum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got FoFum 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fe FoFum!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakanawa Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yamamoto's choice of entrance music: Awesome God - R-swift. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Duffy
vs
Yamamoto

190 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

SHINTO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hakanawa Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duffy looks for a takedown but Yamamoto sprawls well.
It seemed like Yamamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yamamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yamamoto wants it to stay on the feet.

Duffy scores with a takedown into Yamamoto's guard.
Duffy stops Yamamoto from standing up.
Duffy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yamamoto is trying to stand.

Duffy is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Duffy is working for a kimura but Yamamoto is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Duffy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yamamoto for as long as he can get away with.
Yamamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duffy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duffy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yamamoto defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Duffy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Duffy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duffy shoots in but Yamamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Duffy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Duffy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duffy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Duffy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Duffy gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Yamamoto trying to get back to his feet but Duffy is in full control for now.
Yamamoto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Duffy throwing damaging strikes from the back! Yamamoto could be in trouble here!
Yamamoto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Duffy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Duffy controls the position.
Yamamoto is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Duffy looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Yamamoto taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Duffy!
The defeated Hakanawa Yamamoto had this to say: 'I'll grow from this, and come back better next time.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bayden Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wood
vs
Lima

190 cm
25
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bayden Wood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Lima!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood cracks Lima with an open hand slap.

It looks like Marcus Lima has been cut.
Wood closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lima decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wood's guard.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it.
Lima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lima works over Wood with some ground and pound from guard.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima won't allow Wood to get back to his feet.
Lima throwing strikes from guard but Wood blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wood working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, jab by Wood - just one landing.
Wood cracks Lima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Lima shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lima postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it.

Wood is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Wood has momentary wrist control but Lima slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Wood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Wood.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood wants to get back to his feet but Lima is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wood misses with a series of wild punches.
Wood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wood throws a right and a left that both miss.

Lima shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wood manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lima prevents Wood from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Wood wants to get back to his feet but Lima is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wood is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Lima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Wood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Lima will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Lima's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wood rushes Lima and presses him up against the cage.
Lima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wood is looking to control Lima's arms but Lima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wood has his back to the cage.
Wood is pressed up against the cage. Lima 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Wood. That snapped Lima's head back.

Lima drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wood is looking to stand back up but Lima counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wood.

Wood taking some punishment here, with Lima in his half guard.

Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wood has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lima prevents Wood from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima is trying to control. Wood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lima is taking a breather. Wood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wood wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wood is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Marcus Lima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lima 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.
Lima thows a huge punch but Wood dodges it nicely.
Wood trying to control but Lima postures up.
Lima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lima blocks the strikes from Wood.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wood throws a series of punches but Lima avoids them all with ease.

Lima shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wood's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wood is wriggling around but Lima manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood is trying to stand back up but Lima is controlling him
Wood is staying active underneath Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lima working Wood over with strikes.
Lima is keen to just control but Wood is a slippery customer.
Lima blocks the strikes from Wood.

Wood actively working from the bottom here.
Wood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Wood is defending well.
Wood works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Lima's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wood fails to land with a series of punches.
Lima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Lima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Lima is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood pushes Lima off looking to stand but Lima dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood is looking to improve his position.
Lima wants to take a breather but Wood is having none of it.
Lima winds up and cracks Wood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wood wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Wood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Wood is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wood tries to kick Lima off but Lima keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wood closes the distance but Lima moves to the side

and Lima counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lima.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lima keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wood's head.
Lima chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Wood wants to stand up but Lima is controlling him.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Lima moves out of range easily.
Bayden Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wood misses with a shot to the body
and Lima counters with a one-two to the body.
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lima.
Wood scores with a three punch combo!
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Lima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lima shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lima prevents Wood from standing back up.
Lima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lima's back!
Lima trying to control the hands but Wood breaks the grip.

Lima is in a bad position with Wood working for a choke. Lima manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Marcus Lima just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Marcus Lima's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lima 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.
Lima avoids the body shot from Wood.
And Lima tries to counter it with a takedown but Wood pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lima in his tracks.
Bayden Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Lima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Lima gets a takedown into half guard.

Lima is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wood still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wood has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Lima is trying to control Wood's posture but Wood avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood advances nicely into full mount.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wood misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wood avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
Wood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape.
Wood misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wood is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lima has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lima!
Lima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wood looking to control but Lima passes into half guard.
Lima lands strikes from half guard.
Lima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Lima is working for a submission of some sort.

Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Wood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
Wood wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.

Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Wood defends the submission attempt.
Lima keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Lima maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wood could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lima has cracked it and Wood is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Lima!
Marcus Lima is the new light heavyweight champion!

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