PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is F'd up. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Mann
vs
Wood

180 cm
24
229 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
250 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

White Gorilla Nutrition

Bushido Clothing
Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Mann!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Wood!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood cracks Mann with an open hand slap.
Mann shoots for a double leg takedown but Wood sprawls well. He's pushed Mann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wood misses with a body kick.

Mann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wood is trying to stand back up but Mann is controlling him
Mann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wood's head.
Wood missing with punches from the bottom.
Wood wants to get back to his feet.
Mann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wood controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wood tries to kick Mann off but Mann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mann throwing shots but Wood is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mann is keen to just control but Wood is a slippery customer.
Mann is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wood is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wood tries to avoid it but Mann 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 gets caught flat footed, as Mann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wood is looking to stand up but Mann isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann scoring with some ground and pound.
Mann is in close to Wood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Wood is keeping the position.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Wood wants to stand and escape but Mann is having none of it.
Mann thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann won't allow Wood to get back to his feet.
Wood is trying to keep Mann in close.
Mann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wood's head.

Wood wriggles free and stands up.
Wood digs a good hook to Mann's body.
Mann shoots for a double leg takedown but Wood sprawls well. He's pushed Mann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood stuffs the takedown.
Mann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wood lands with a straight right. Mann didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wood can pounce on him.
Mann needs to keep his hands up - Wood had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot lands for Wood.
Wood looks to land a combination. Mann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Wood finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mann crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wood - the referee stops the clock and Mann gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wood. Mann manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Wood scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice shot by Wood.
Wood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mann.
Wood throws a leg kick which misses Mann's front leg but catches the back leg as Mann tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Wood.
Wood thows a body kick. Mann tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Mann had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wood misses with a wild combination.
Wood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mann on the side of the head.
Mike Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood tests Mann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wood throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wood lands a glancing blow to the side of Mann's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wood.
Wood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
BJ Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wood lands a head kick. Mann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mann.
Mann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wood.
An inside leg kick lands from Wood.
Mann shoots in and drives through. Wood sprawls well.
Wood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mann's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Wood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Good exchange - Wood coming out on top.
Wood connects with a high kick.
Nice sprawl there from Wood as Mann shoots in.
Mann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wood - that will leave a mark!
BJ Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Wood.
Wood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mann takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wood.
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid body kick from Wood.
Wood lands with a kick to the temple. Mann shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Mike Mann has been cut.
Wood misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mann will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wood lands with a slapping head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Wood.
Wood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wood.
Mann takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wood lands with a nice body kick.
Wood fakes the leg kick and cracks Mann in the body.
Wood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wood throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wood.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wood throws a head kick that Mann semi-blocks.
Mann takes one to the chin there.
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Wood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A cross from Wood lands.
Wood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wood lands with a kick to the temple. Mann shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mann is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wood lands a front kick.
Mann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mann fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mann's head.
Wood throws a nice head kick!
Mike Mann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mann tries to clinch up.
Mann 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 jabs at Mann's body.
Mann takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mann shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wood misses with a wild combination.
Mann is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Wood.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann has a takedown stuffed.
Wood lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mann takes a step back to recover.
Wood explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A shot to de liver by Wood. Beautiful body shot.
Wood connects with a single shot there.
Wood jabs at Mann's body.
Wood plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wood scores with a leg kick.
Wood scoring well with a low kick there.
Wood throws a front kick that sends Mann stumbling back into the cage.
Mann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mann.
Wood throws a leg kick which misses Mann's front leg but catches the back leg as Mann tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood lands with a cross.
Wood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Mann 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mann tries for a takedown but Wood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wood cracks Mann with an open hand slap.
Mann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mann's head.
Wood scores with a jab to the body.
Wood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wood lands the left hand.
Wood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mann.
Mann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wood lands with a nice combination. Mann backs away looking to recover.
Mann shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wood, right into the meat.
Mann shoots in but Wood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wood is working the combinations to good effect here.
An inside leg kick lands from Wood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Mann'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.

Wood lands a head kick!
Mann takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wood stuffs the takedown.
Wood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wood.
Wood lands with an overhand left.
Wood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mann's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood lands a two punch combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wood, right into the meat.
Wood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mann shoots for a takedown but Wood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wood cracks the inside of Mann's front leg.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wood.
Wood fakes the leg kick and cracks Mann in the body.
Wood chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood lands with a right hand.
Wood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mann.
Wood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mann momentarily.
Wood connects with a nice looking jab.
Wood throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mann's head backwards.
Wood lands with an overhand left.
Wood throws a head kick that Mann semi-blocks.
A left and a right from Wood both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Wood finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wood circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mann tries to clinch there but Wood circles away.
Mann looks for a takedown but Wood sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann walks into a jab.
Wood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wood thows a body kick. Mann tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mann. Mann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mann.
Mann checks the leg kick.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wood explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice shot lands for Wood.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Mann looks for a takedown but Wood sprawls well.
Wood throws a nice head kick!
Mann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wood is fending him off so far but Mann persists. Nope, Wood circles away and we're back to standing.
Wood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood scores with a kick to the body.
Mann takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick from Wood lands but Mann takes it in his stride.
Wood tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Wood. No joy for Mann on that attempt.
Mann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wood pinned against the cage. Wood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mann. That did some damage!
Wood scores with a head kick.
Mann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wood tries to avoid it but Mann 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 lands a head kick. Mann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wood lands a really nice looking cross but Mann seems unphased.
Wood thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Mann moves out of range easily.
Wood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wood throws a hook to the side of Mann's head but Mann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wood stuffs the takedown.
Wood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mann.
Mann shoots in but no luck this time.
Wood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Mann moves out of range easily.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Mann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wood keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mann stops Wood from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Wood really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Mann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice sprawl there from Wood as Mann shoots in.
Wood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A cross from Wood lands.
Mann shoots in for a takedown but Wood shows good takedown defense.
Wood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wood lands a head kick. Mann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wood scores with a nice body kick.
Wood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mann's head.
Wood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mann.
Wood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wood stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wood.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Mann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mann tries for a takedown but Wood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood lands a high kick!
Mann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wood swivels and escapes.
Wood connects with a crisp jab.
Wood fakes the leg kick and cracks Mann in the body.
Wood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mann backs up against the cage.
Mann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mann has a takedown stuffed.
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mann tries for a takedown but Wood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wood stuffs the takedown.
Wood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A jab lands there for Wood.
Wood tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann shoots in but no luck this time.
Mann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wood but Wood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt - Wood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wood lands with a cross.
Wood feints and then cracks Mann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mann down.
Wood clobbers Mann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wood.
Wood lands a front kick.
Wood scores with a three punch combo!
Wood feints and then cracks Mann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mann down.
Mann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wood circles away.
Wood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood pushes Mann away with a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mann slips under a jab.
Mann shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from Wood misses.
Mann has a takedown stuffed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wood.
Good leg kick by Wood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wood.
Horrible takedown by Mann or perhaps it was just good defense by Wood which made him look bad.
Mann tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mann.
Wood throws a head kick that half lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mann steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wood. That one must have hurt.
Mann has a takedown stuffed.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wood.
Wood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mann's head.
Wood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wood.

Mann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Wood dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mike Mann's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wood fails to land with a series of punches.
Wood lands a front kick.
Wood misses with a head kick.
Mann closes the distance and clinches up with Wood, looking for a takedown. Mann pushes Wood against the cage but Wood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wood.
Wood scores with a nice body kick.
Wood throws a head kick that Mann semi-blocks.
Wood lands a high kick!
Wood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mann shoots in and drives through. Wood sprawls well.
Wood cracks the inside of Mann's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Wood does no damage.
A solid body kick from Wood.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wood scores with a head kick.
Wood misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Wood. No joy for Mann on that attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mann looks to land a combination but Wood avoids it well.
Wood misses with a few strikes there.
Wood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mann has time to react.
Mann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wood.
Mann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wood. Wood obviously looking to wear him down.
Wood connects with a jab.
Wood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mann's calf.
Wood tests Mann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Wood coming out on top.
Wood clobbers Mann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mann has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wood's waist but Wood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mann off to one side.
Jab from Wood.
Mann shoots in but Wood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wood scores with a leg kick.
Mann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wood scores with a head kick.
Wood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mann has a takedown stuffed.
Wood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wood with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mann lands in his opponent's guard.
Mann wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Wood wants to stand and escape but Mann is having none of it.
Wood is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mann works over Wood with some ground and pound from guard.
Mann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wood swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Wood manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mann shoots in but no luck this time.
BJ Wood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Mann slips the punch.
Mann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wood tries to avoid it but Mann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wood to the ground. Wood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wood connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Wood.
Mike Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wood works Mann's body with a nice hook.
Wood lands a head kick. Mann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Horrible takedown by Mann or perhaps it was just good defense by Wood which made him look bad.
Wood lands a lovely overhand right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood connects with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Wood as Mann shoots in.
Wood pushes Mann away with a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
BJ 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 44:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 44:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Wood!
BJ Wood is the new heavyweight champion!