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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Trevino (ranked 21292 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Wood (ranked 5249 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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166 cm
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279 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm
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246 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greg Trevino! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Callum Wood! The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wood scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Trevino is trying is best to control the position here. Wood seems to be looking for submissions.
Trevino holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Trevino continues to stall. Trevino is not content to let Wood control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trevino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Trevino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Wood is trying to control the action in half guard but Trevino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Trevino gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trevino managing to control the position. Wood advances position into side control! Trevino is looking to reverse the position. Trevino takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wood throwing shots but missing, from side control. You can see the frustration on Trevino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Wood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trevino keeps working. Wood lands an elbow. Wood is looking to take a break and control but Trevino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Wood scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Trevino takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Trevino is looking to regain half guard here but Wood keeps moving and retains side control. Wood tries to advance to mount but can't. Trevino tries to get back to half guard but can't. Trevino manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wood's best efforts. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Trevino controlling the position well. Wood is trying to control. Trevino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Wood trying to mount his opponent but Trevino defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trevino keeps control of the position for the meantime. Trevino trying to control from the bottom.
Trevino holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Wood is keen to just control but Trevino is a slippery customer. Trevino could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Trevino tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Trevino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wood is working away from the top position though. Wood wants to control but Trevino is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Wood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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. Wood turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wood manages to end up in side control. Wood looks winded! Trevino is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Trevino holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. Wood working away. Wood trying to control the position but Trevino is working away. Trevino sneaks back into half guard. Trevino is pressing down on Wood's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Wood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Trevino has a closed guard, preventing Wood from standing up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wood controlling from the top position. Trevino wants to stand up but Wood is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Wood dominated that round. That's time! Trevino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wood closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Trevino is looking for a sweep. Wood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Wood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trevino has managed to free his arm - good work. Trevino strikes from the bottom but Wood passes into mount!
Trevino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trevino is looking to escape. Trevino tries to lock up and control but Wood gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Trevino can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trevino is squirming around, avoiding Wood's attempts to control the action. Trevino manages to control the position for a moment. Trevino is just holding on here. Wood manages to take his back.
Trevino breaks Wood's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Trevino is stalling in the full guard. Wood scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wood is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trevino fails with a takedown attempt. Wood looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Trevino! Trevino sneaks out the side door and pushes Wood away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. This has been an exciting period of action! Trevino shoots for a double leg takedown but Wood sprawls well. He's pushed Trevino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Trevino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Trevino. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trevino. Wood steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trevino shoots in but no luck this time. Excellent takedown into side control there by Wood. The referee asks Wood politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wood prefers to stall for the moment though. Trevino is not content to let Wood control the position. Wood lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Wood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wood. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Wood tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trevino's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Trevino sneaks back into half guard. Wood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trevino keeps working. Trevino regains full guard. Nicely done. Trevino has Wood pulled in close to control his posture. Wood wants to control from the top but Trevino keeps moving. Trevino working for a triangle but Wood defends it easily.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Trevino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Trevino dives in and grabs Wood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wood pushes down on Trevino's head and hops out. Wood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Wood working away. Trevino is holding Wood down, trying to stall. Trevino wants to control but Wood postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wood is looking to take a break and control but Trevino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Trevino is trying to control Wood's posture but Wood avoids it. Trevino tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Trevino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Trevino is looking to reverse the position. Wood cracks Trevino with an elbow. That is naaassty. Wood is looking to take a break and control but Trevino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Trevino tries to improve position but can't. Trevino takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wood takes a little break here. Trevino wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Wood decides to stand up, so the ref orders Trevino to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wood moves into the clinch. Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Trevino can't get the takedown.
Trevino is trying to trip Wood. He has hold of a leg but Wood is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Trevino persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Wood manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Trevino is trying to drag Wood to the mat but Wood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Trevino. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wood lands a good knee to the midsection. Trevino won't want to take too many of those. Trevino tries to pull guard but Wood holds him up against the cage and eventually Trevino drops back down to his feet.
Wood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Trevino gets tackled into the cage by Wood. Wood maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wood breaks the clinch.
Wood clinches up against the cage. Trevino is trying to pull guard but Wood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Trevino jumps guard but Wood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Wood tightens his grip and picks Trevino up, before dumping him to the ground. Trevino manages to land in guard. Wood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trevino is keeping the position for now. Wood stays in close to Trevino's body and controls the position. Wood wants to control from the top but Trevino keeps moving. Trevino trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Wood wants to pass the guard but Trevino is keeping the position. Wood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trevino is on top in guard.
Callum Wood has got the better of the ground game so far. Trevino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Trevino stopping the sweep attempt from Wood. Trevino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Trevino seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wood for as long as he can get away with. Wood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Callum Wood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wood has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum Wood!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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