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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doutor Doc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brady Woodruff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 cm
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165 lbs
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175 cm
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155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doutor Doc! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brady Woodruff! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Woodruff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doc's waist but Doc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Woodruff off to one side. Doc with a poor takedown and Woodruff counters with a shoot takedown. Doc fights it but they end up in guard. Doc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Woodruff trying to control but Doc is working from the bottom. Woodruff stands and steps away. Doc gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Woodruff 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. Woodruff postures up.
Doc is working an open guard so Woodruff takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Doc throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Woodruff's waist but Woodruff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doc off to one side. Woodruff fails with the takedown. Doc wants to clinch up but Woodruff keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Woodruff closes the distance and pushes Doc back into the cage. Doc wants to break free but Woodruff has control.
Doc stops a takedown attempt from Woodruff.
Doutor Doc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Woodruff. Doc fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Woodruff. Woodruff has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Doc uses from the top position. Woodruff is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Doc dives into side control.
Woodruff looks gassed! Doc postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Doc tries to stand but Woodruff is controlling his head. Woodruff is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doc off and has taken his back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Doc is in bad spot here.
Doc trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Doc is in bad spot here.
Woodruff lands punches and elbows. Woodruff working for the choke. Woodruff is hanging on to Doc's back as he tries to escape.
Doc is working hard here to advance position. Doc turns into Woodruff and is now in his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Woodruff can do anything to dispel that myth. Doc is looking to work some ground and pound but Woodruff has wrist control. Doc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doc wants to control from the top but Woodruff keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Doc throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Doc looks to clinch and Woodruff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Doc goes for a takedown attempt but Woodruff pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Woodruff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doc as he jumps to the side. Doc scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Woodruff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Woodruff avoids it really well and circles away. Doc misses with a head kick.
Doc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Doc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Doc. Excellent takedown into side control there by Doc. Doc tries to stand but Woodruff is controlling his head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Doc creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Woodruff sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Doc wants to control but Woodruff is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Woodruff dominated that 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.
Doc lands a left and a right that send Woodruff crashing to the mat, dazed. Doc thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Woodruff is rocked! Nice takedown defense from Woodruff. No joy for Doc on that attempt. Woodruff is still on wobbly legs! Can Doc finish him? Woodruff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doc. Woodruff seems to have recovered his senses. A head kick misses from Doc. Woodruff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Doc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Woodruff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doc somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doutor Doc. That's going to take a lot out of him. Woodruff looks for a takedown but Doc sprawls well. No luck with that takedown attempt from Doc. Doc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woodruff paws at him with a jab and circles away. Woodruff is breathing heavily. Doc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Woodruff as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Woodruff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Doc has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Woodruff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Doc has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Woodruff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Woodruff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Doc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doc stuffs the takedown. Doc tries to land a front kick but Woodruff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Doc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Woodruff avoids it really well and circles away. Woodruff throws a combination that misses and Doc counters with a left and a right that stings Woodruff. Doc shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Woodruff is trying to defend but Doc finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Woodruff is staying active underneath Doc, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Doc is really struggling to control Woodruff but he's trying to hold on to the position. Doc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Woodruff on the ground. Doc is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Woodruff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Doc trying to pass the guard but Woodruff defending well. Doc is keen to just control but Woodruff is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Woodruff pushes Doc off and gets back to his feet. Woodruff swats away the attempt to clinch by Doc. Doc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woodruff paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doc, right into the meat.
Doc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woodruff as he jumps to the side. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doc is defended easily by Woodruff. Doc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Woodruff circles away. Woodruff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Woodruff showed some decent athleticism there. Doc gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Doc controls Woodruff momentarily but Woodruff frees himself. Doc wants to stand and escape but Woodruff is having none of it. Woodruff wants to control from the top but Doc keeps moving. Doc trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doutor Doc dominated that second round. That's time! Doc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doc. The fight moves into the clinch position. Doc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Doc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Woodruff avoids it really well and circles away. Doc scores with a hook to the body. Woodruff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Woodruff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doc lands a head shot. Woodruff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Doc wants to land a leg kick but Woodruff is out of range. Woodruff shoots in looking for a takedown. Doc tries to sprawl out of it but Woodruff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Woodruff misses with a takedown attempt - Doc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doc scores with a three punch combo!
Doutor Doc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Doc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Doc doesn't manage to clinch there - Woodruff circles away.
Doc shoots in for a double leg but Woodruff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doutor Doc. That's going to take a lot out of him. Doc throws a chopping leg kick but Woodruff manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Doc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Brady Woodruff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fight stays on the outside here - Doc looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Doc tries to clinch up but Woodruff circles away and keeps his distance. Doc lands with a good body shot. Doc lands a nice hook to Woodruff's body. Woodruff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Doc throws a sloppy head kick and Woodruff moves out of range easily. Woodruff needs to keep his hands up - Doc had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Woodruff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doc. Doc misses with a head kick.
Doc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woodruff as he jumps to the side. Woodruff moves out of range of the leg kick from Doc. Woodruff circles away from the clinch attempt and Woodruff counters with a nice double leg into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Doc wants to control but Woodruff is keeping busy.
Woodruff thows a huge punch but Doc dodges it nicely.
Doc trying to hold on to Woodruff's head to control him but Woodruff postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Woodruff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doc is just riding it out for now. Woodruff eventually gives up the hold. Woodruff is trying to control. Doc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Doc is trying to stand back up but Woodruff is controlling him
Woodruff tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Doc moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Doc is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Doc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Woodruff is fending him off so far but Doc persists. Nope, Woodruff circles away and we're back to standing. Doc tries to clinch but Woodruff moves out of range. Doc lands with a nice body punch. Doc tries to clinch there but Woodruff circles away.
Woodruff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Woodruff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Doc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Doc shoots in for a double leg but Woodruff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Woodruff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doc shoots in and drives through. Woodruff sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight! Doutor Doc showed his dominance in that final round. I think Doc 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doutor Doc!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
77% |
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