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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Woodroffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Advel Dogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woodroffe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is O Fortuna. Advel Dogg told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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184 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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179 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Woodroffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Advel Dogg!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Woodroffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Woodroffe wants to clinch.
Woodroffe clinches up against the cage.
Woodroffe is trying to maintain a safe position but Dogg gets an underhook and turns Woodroffe into the cage.
Woodroffe can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Dogg working aggressively here.
Woodroffe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dogg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Woodroffe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dogg avoiding damage as Woodroffe throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodroffe tries for a takedown but Dogg manages to get underhooks.
Woodroffe pushes off an throws an elbow but Dogg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dogg gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Woodroffe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dogg is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodroffe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodroffe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dogg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodroffe trying to keep a closed guard but Dogg is proving a slippery customer.
Woodroffe wants to sweep here but Dogg controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dogg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Woodroffe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woodroffe keeping moving, preventing Dogg from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Woodroffe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dogg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dogg avoiding damage as Woodroffe throws knees to the body.
Dogg managing to block the knees to the body from Woodroffe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogg gets underhooks to prevent Woodroffe's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Woodroffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dogg gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Woodroffe regains guard.
Dogg won't allow Woodroffe to sweep him here.
Dogg works over Woodroffe with some ground and pound from guard.
Woodroffe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Woodroffe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Woodroffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dogg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Woodroffe lands a nice elbow.
Dogg tightens his grip and picks Woodroffe up, before dumping him to the ground. Woodroffe manages to land in guard.
Dogg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dogg preventing the sweep.
Dogg postures up in Woodroffe's guard and throws a big left but Woodroffe blocks it.
Woodroffe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dogg is controlling him.
Dogg trying to control the position from guard on top but Woodroffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dogg lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Advel Dogg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dogg swats away the attempt to clinch by Woodroffe.
Dogg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woodroffe clinches.
Dogg is looking for a takedown.
Woodroffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Woodroffe is trying to break the clinch but Dogg has him pressed against the cage.
Dogg blocks the elbow strike.
Woodroffe can't break the clinch.
Woodroffe has a couple of punches blocked by Dogg.
Dogg is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Woodroffe can't fight it off and eventually Dogg manages to take the fight to the floor. Woodroffe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dogg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dogg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Woodroffe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dogg lands a couple of digs.
Dogg throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two 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.
Woodroffe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dogg chips away with some ground and pound.
Dogg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Woodroffe wants to stand and escape but Dogg is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Woodroffe wants to clinch up but Dogg keeps it at a distance.
Woodroffe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Woodroffe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Woodroffe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dogg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Woodroffe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dogg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dogg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dogg trying to control but Woodroffe is working from the bottom.
Woodroffe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dogg is controlling him.
Dogg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Woodroffe throws a right and a left that Dogg avoids nicely.
Woodroffe throws a big shot that misses.
Woodroffe cracks Dogg with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodroffe throws a jab when Dogg was well out of range.
Woodroffe misses with a wild combination.
A good leg kick by Woodroffe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Woodroffe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Woodroffe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dogg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Woodroffe is looking to clinch.
Woodroffe shoots in but Dogg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dogg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Woodroffe to the mat! Woodroffe manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dogg throwing strikes from guard but Woodroffe blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dogg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Advel Dogg 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!
Woodroffe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Woodroffe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dogg missing with a left hand there. Woodroffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woodroffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Dogg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Woodroffe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dogg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Woodroffe is looking to control Dogg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woodroffe avoid being mounted?
Dogg is looking for a kimura but Woodroffe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dogg to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodroffe trying to get back to full guard but Dogg takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dogg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogg lands a couple of good shots and Woodroffe has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dogg keeps control of the position easily here as Woodroffe tries to buck him off.
Woodroffe is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dogg gets his way!
Dogg is persistently looking for the submission but Woodroffe is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodroffe wants to escape the position.
Dogg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Woodroffe knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Woodroffe for a finish.
Dogg is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Woodroffe is trying to get back to his feet but Dogg has full control of the position and if anything, Woodroffe has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogg is trying to stick to Woodroffe's back but Woodroffe is turning into Dogg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dogg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Woodroffe.
Woodroffe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dogg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dogg has escaped and now he's on top!
Woodroffe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dogg preventing the sweep.
Matt Woodroffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dogg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dogg lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodroffe has momentary wrist control but Dogg slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dogg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dogg drops back looking for a leg! Woodroffe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Woodroffe manages to kick Dogg off! Dogg jumps back into Woodroffe's guard.
Dogg connects with a couple of short punches.
Advel Dogg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woodroffe being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Advel Dogg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dogg 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Advel Dogg!
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