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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Woodward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and NatalieJayne Williams (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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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Woodward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, NatalieJayne Williams!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams wants to clinch
so Woodward counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Woodward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Woodward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Woodward lands a couple of digs.
Woodward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Woodward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Woodward is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodward makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williams is trying to keep Woodward in close.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Woodward is controlling him.
Woodward could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Woodward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Woodward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams looking to control.
Williams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Woodward haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Williams will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodward with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Woodward won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Woodward chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Woodward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Woodward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Woodward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Woodward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Woodward postures up.
Woodward landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Woodward slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodward throws a big elbow that misses.
Woodward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Woodward throwing strikes but missing.
Woodward makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Woodward throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodward cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
Woodward won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Woodward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Woodward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Woodward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woodward cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
Woodward content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Woodward prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodward is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams controls Woodward momentarily but Woodward frees himself.
Williams looks winded!
Woodward scoring with some ground and pound.
Williams trying to control the position.
Woodward has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Woodward content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Woodward connects with a couple of short punches.
Woodward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Woodward landing with the ground and pound.
Woodward won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Woodward is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodward distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Woodward is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Woodward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Woodward is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Woodward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Woodward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams working for a triangle but Woodward defends it easily.
Woodward working some strikes from top position.
Woodward lands a couple of digs.
Woodward postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Woodward dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Williams shoots in and bounces Woodward off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Woodward has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Williams off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Woodward looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Woodward slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Woodward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams throws a head kick but Woodward moves out of range.
Woodward seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Woodward closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Woodward pulls guard successfully.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Woodward pulls Williams in to control the position.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Woodward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Woodward scoring with punches to the head and body.
Woodward makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodward working some strikes from top position.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Woodward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Woodward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Woodward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Woodward throws a big elbow that misses.
Woodward landing some decent shots from guard.
Woodward makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Woodward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woodward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Woodward with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Woodward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woodward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woodward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Woodward landing with the ground and pound.
Woodward is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Woodward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Woodward scoring with some ground and pound.
Williams throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Woodward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Woodward postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Woodward landing with the ground and pound.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Woodward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Woodward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woodward is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Woodward stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Williams tries for a takedown but Woodward circles away easily
and Woodward counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
David Woodward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of NatalieJayne Williams.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Woodward is defending well.
Woodward breaks the clinch.
Woodward leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Woodward dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woodward.
Nice takedown defense from Woodward. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
Woodward is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williams.
Woodward stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
Woodward goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Woodward tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodward stalls.
Woodward pulls Williams into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Woodward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Woodward.
Woodward is controlling Williams's posture.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
Woodward has his hands on Williams's head, controlling the position.
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.
Woodward's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Woodward sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David Woodward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of NatalieJayne Williams.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Woodward.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams closes the distance looking to clinch
so Woodward counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Woodward connects with a couple of short punches.
Woodward won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Woodward is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Woodward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Woodward is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
David Woodward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woodward scoring with punches to the head and body.
Woodward scoring with punches to the head and body.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodward content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Woodward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Woodward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Woodward chips away with some ground and pound.
Woodward with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Woodward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Woodward makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woodward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Woodward prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
Woodward lands a couple of elbows.
Woodward cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woodward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Woodward landing with the ground and pound.
NatalieJayne Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Woodward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Woodward lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Woodward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Woodward has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Woodward!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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