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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Barter (ranked 2094 p4p, 270 weight class) and Woody Wood (ranked 21215 p4p, 604 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Barter !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Woody Wood!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood misses with a series of wild punches.
Wood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barter looking to score a takedown here. Wood is defending well but Barter drives through and ends up in Wood's guard.
Wood controlling the position.
Barter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wood told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Barter throws a big right hand that misses.
Wood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barter manages to get himself to full guard.
Barter looking for a sweep. Not yet Barter , not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood stops Barter from standing up.
Barter 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.
Barter wants to get back to his feet but Wood is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barter 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.
Barter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barter controls Wood momentarily but Wood frees himself.
Wood is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Woody Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barter throws a shot from downtown. Wood moves away and avoids it.
Barter swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Barter .
Barter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Richard Barter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barter throws a shot from downtown. Wood moves away and avoids it.
Barter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barter .
Wood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barter with a body shot.
Wood blocks the body kick.
Wood blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barter throws a head kick that Wood semi-blocks.
Wood avoids the head kick by Barter .
Some wild striking there from Wood.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barter or perhaps it was just good defense by Wood, which made it look bad.
Wood lands with a right hand.
Wood swats away the attempt to clinch by Barter .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Richard Barter has been cut.
Barter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wood. Wood obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Barter misses.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barter moves away.
Barter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wood lands a nice shot that snaps Barter 's head back.
Wood jabs Barter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barter slips a jab and a cross from Wood.
Barter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barter throws a jab but it's blocked by Wood.
Barter wants to clinch up but Wood keeps it at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barter misses with a few strikes there.
Wood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Barter . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wood misses with a straight left.
Barter throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
Barter shoots in looking for a takedown but Wood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barter 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wood is looking to chop away at Barter 's legs.
Wood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wood throws a hook to the side of Barter 's head but Barter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wood.
Barter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wood slips a jab and a cross from Barter .
Wood misses with a body shot.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wood takes a step back to recover.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Wood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woody Wood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Barter 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wood misses with a body shot.
Wood lands a nice shot that snaps Barter 's head back.
Wood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wood ducks right into an uppercut from Barter .
Barter lunges at Wood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wood's hand.
Barter takes the fight into the clinch.
Barter blocks a body shot from Wood.
Barter breaks the clinch.
Barter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barter somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood avoids the head kick by Barter .
Wood walks into a stiff left hand from Barter .
Barter moves out of range as Wood strikes.
Barter is looking to counter the offense by Wood and move into the clinch.
Barter misses with the combination.
Wood misses with a series of wild punches.
Barter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barter shoots for a double leg takedown but Wood sprawls well. He's pushed Barter 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barter throws a hook but Wood avoids it easily.
Barter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Woody Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wood connects with an inside leg kick.
Barter shoots for a takedown but Wood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Barter . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood lands with an overhand left.
Richard Barter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wood scoring well with a low kick there.
Wood misses with a double jab.
Barter looks for a takedown but Wood sprawls well.
Wood looks to land a combination. Barter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Richard Barter 's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Wood.
Barter throws a big counter combination but Wood scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood lands with a nice body kick.
Barter instigates a clinch.
Barter looking for a takedown.
Barter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barter is trying to break free.
Barter can't get the takedown.
Barter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wood has him pressed against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Wood.
Wood prevents a body shot from Barter .
Barter prevents a body shot from Wood.
Barter tries to circle away but Wood has him pinned against the ropes.
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barter working hard to break the clinch.
Barter scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wood prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wood.
Wood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barter blocks a body shot from Wood.
Wood lands a shot to the body.
Wood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Wood tries to work over Barter 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but Barter avoids it by throwing Wood back against the ropes.
Barter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barter 's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wood.
Wood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barter 's elbow.
Wood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Barter blocks an uppercut.
Woody Wood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barter is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Barter fails to land.
Wood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barter blocking some punches.
Barter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barter .
Barter breaks from the clinch.
Barter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wood defends it nicely.
Barter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wood on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barter misses with a shot to the body
and Wood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wood throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wood throws a wild body kick that Barter sees coming a mile off.
Barter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wood.
Barter throws a body kick that misses.
Barter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woody Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Richard Barter 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wood misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Wood.
Barter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Wood. Those never looked like landing.
Barter clinches with his opponent.
Barter is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Barter tries for a takedown but Wood manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Barter . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barter tries to circle away but Wood has him pinned against the ropes.
Barter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barter has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wood clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barter missing with punches from the back.
Wood just trying to survive but Barter is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barter misses with a punch to the head.
Wood breaks Barter 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Barter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barter is looking to stand up but Wood isn't so interested in that idea.
Barter controls Wood momentarily but Wood frees himself.
Barter keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
Barter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wood preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barter is working hard here to advance position.
Barter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wood slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Woody Wood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wood stopping the sweep attempt from Barter .
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Barter .
Woody Wood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Wood finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wood jabs at Barter 's body.
Barter wants to clinch.
Wood throws a counter combo.
Wood moves into range and clinches up with Barter .
Barter tries to stall but Wood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barter 's efforts to push away.
Barter misses with some punches.
Barter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wood lands a left hand.
Richard Barter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barter throws a punch but it's blocked by Wood.
Barter looking to slow down the pace here.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Barter .
Wood is working Barter over against the ropes.
Barter blocks a body shot from Wood.
Barter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wood is trying to keep an underhook but Barter manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood is trying to maintain the position but Barter is very close to passing his half guard.
Wood makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Left hook, right uppercut from Wood.
Barter throws a sloppy head kick and Wood moves out of range easily.
Wood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Woody 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Woody Wood!
After winning the bout, Woody Wood thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Richard Barter had this to say: 'I will do better next time'.
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