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Syn 447 - Murphy vs. Saibot
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1# Herald throws a big shot that misses. Herald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.
Woods seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Herald clobbers Woods with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Herald swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and Woods counters by clinching up. Herald presses Woods against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Woods swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Woods as Herald tries to tie him up. Herald is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Herald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woods backwards. #CUT2# It looks like Carl Woods has been cut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Herald. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Herald struggles to land a body shot inside as Woods controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Woods.
Woods misses with a punch on the inside.
Woods swings wildly with an uppercut but Herald uses good head movement to avoid it. Woods swings wildly with an uppercut but Herald uses good head movement to avoid it. Herald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Herald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Woods lands a hook that snaps the head of Herald backwards. Herald wants to get back to striking at distance but Woods won't allow it.
Woods misses with the head strike.
Herald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Woods misses with a short punch on the inside. Woods swings wildly with an uppercut but Herald uses good head movement to avoid it. Herald wants to stall.
Woods misses with a hook from the clinch. Herald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Herald digs a right hand underneath Woods's ribcage. Woods let out a lung full of air as it connected. Herald tries a body shot but Woods blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woods. Woods swings wildly with an uppercut but Herald uses good head movement to avoid it. Woods misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Woods pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Donk. Herald catches Woods right on the button with a cross.#T2# Herald loads up on a big right hand but Woods slips the punch. As Herald tries to get set, Woods tries to push him back and clinch up but Herald manages to avoid the attempt. Herald thows a left - swing and a miss! Herald with a nice cross. Herald misses with a takedown attempt and Woods counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Herald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It looked like Woods wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Herald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Woods in his tracks. Herald cracks Woods with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Herald dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Herald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woods. Herald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT# It looks like Travis Herald has been cut. Herald scores with a leg kick.
#T3# Herald slips a jab from Woods. Herald 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.
Herald pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Woods seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Herald's corner calls for a 1-2. Herald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Herald misses with a body punch
and Woods counters with a stiff right hand. Woods moves out of range of the body kick from Herald.
Herald loads up on a big right hand but Woods slips the punch. Herald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Herald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Woods on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Herald. Herald obviously looking to wear him down.
Herald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Herald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4# Woods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herald sees it coming and avoids it easily. Herald unleashes a big counter combination but Woods bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Herald throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Woods instigates a clinch. Woods lands with a short shot to the head. Herald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Herald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Woods.
Herald takes a shot to the head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Woods fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Herald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Herald controlling the action here for a moment.
Herald blocks an uppercut.
Woods wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Travis Herald will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Herald misses with a straight right. Herald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woods. Woods is looking to counter punch. Herald throws a solid leg kick but Woods takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Herald. Herald looks to throw the jab but Woods is out of range. Woods tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Herald manages to circle out of the way. Travis Herald seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2# Herald decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Woods is trying to stand up here but Herald is controlling him well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Herald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Herald stops Woods from getting back to his feet.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Herald tries a low kick but Woods avoids it. Woods swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Woods has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Woods there as he acknowledges the shot. Herald connects with a leg kick. Woods looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Herald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away. Woods is looking to counter the offense by Herald and move into the clinch. Herald misses with an uppercut. Woods saw that one coming. Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Herald. Woods swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Herald doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab. Herald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2# Woods has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Herald finds it's way round the side to connect with Woods's head. Herald thumps Woods with a low kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Woods. Herald does a little dance to reset his feet. Woods backing away here, and Herald unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Herald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Woods. Woods moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Herald has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Woods takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Herald misses with a hook
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab. Herald lands a nice hook to Woods's body. Woods takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Herald lands a lovely overhand right. Herald wants to land a leg kick but Woods is out of range. Herald stuns Woods with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Herald misses the target. #T3# Herald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Woods tries to clinch up but Herald circles away and keeps his distance. Herald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Herald scores with the left hand. Woods knows he should have avoided that one. Herald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herald lands with a nice body kick. A cross from Herald lands. Herald looks to land a left hand but Woods moved out of range nicely. Woods is looking to counter punch. Herald misses with an uppercut. Woods saw that one coming. Woods seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Herald is looking to land body kicks. Herald misses with a few strikes there.
Woods seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Herald connects with a body shot that sends Woods's belly button to the back.#T4# Woods misses with a looping right. Herald is looking to chop away at Woods's legs. Woods throws a big counter combination but Herald scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Herald has his takedown stuffed and Woods cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Herald takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses. Woods tries to counter by clinching up but Herald breaks away and moves out of range. Decent striking displayed by Herald there. Herald misses with a hook
and Woods connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Herald. Woods was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Herald misses with an uppercut. Woods saw that one coming. It looked like Woods was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Herald. Herald tries a low kick but Woods avoids it. Woods on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Herald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Herald lands with an uppercut that bounces Woods off the cage and back into range. Woods throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Herald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Woods has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Herald throws a head kick that half lands.
Herald misses the jab. Woods avoids the body shot from Herald.
Herald throws a right hand that misses
and Herald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Woods moves out of range as Herald strikes. Woods throwing a counter right hand but Herald manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Herald misses with an uppercut
#CL# and Woods moves into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Woods. Woods throws a head punch that misses. Herald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Woods working aggressively here.
#T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woods. Woods swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herald has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Woods seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Herald can turn it around. Woods prevents a body shot from Herald. Herald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woodss head. A nice left hand lands by Woods.
#BC2# Herald manages to break the clinch.
Herald misses with a body kick. An attempted straight right counter from Woods misses the target. Woods checks a low kick from Herald. Nice straight punches there by Herald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Herald. Herald tries to land a leg kick but Woods saw it coming and moves away.
Woods seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Herald misses with a body kick. Herald throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it. Some wild striking there from Herald.
Carl Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Herald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Woods's hands. Herald lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Herald throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Herald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Woods stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A bone on bone clash there as Woods blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Herald misses and Herald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A decent looking body kick lands there for Herald. Herald misses with a left hand and Woods counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Herald thuds his shin into the meat of Woods's side. Herald misses with an uppercut
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab. Herald jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3# Herald misses with a hook. Herald looks to throw the jab but Woods is out of range. It looked like Woods was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Woods displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Herald throws out the jab. An attempted straight right counter from Woods misses the target. Woods takes one to the chin there. Herald misses with a right hand and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand! Herald throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot. Herald scores with a punch to the head. Herald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Herald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Herald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Woods momentarily.
Herald misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4# Herald misses with an attempted mid kick.
Herald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Herald throws a leg kick and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Woods appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Nice jab there from Herald. This has been an exciting period of action! Herald on the wrong end of a nice hook. Woods looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Woods throws a lazy right hand but Herald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Herald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Woods has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Herald. Herald misses with a hook
and Woods cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Herald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Travis Herald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Herald 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Herald! Travis Herald decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Syn 437 -
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1# Woods moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT# It looks like Carl Woods has been cut. Massey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woods throws out the jab. Massey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Woods just manages to avoid it. Woods lands with a shot to the body. Massey throws a head kick that misses. Massey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Woodss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Massey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Massey throws a shot to the body.
Massey moves into range and connects with a jab. Massey just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Woods's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Massey misses with a hook to the body
and Woods counters with a straight right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A punch lands to the side of Massey 's head but he takes it in his stride. Massey lands a head shot. Woods throws an overhand right that lands on Massey's shoulder, as Massey tries to avoid the shot. It looked like Massey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Woods.#T1# Massey with a body punch. A glancing blow. Massey throws a big shot that misses. Massey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Massey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Woods at a distance.
Woods throws a jab when Massey was well out of range. Massey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Woods throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Massey misses with a body shot.
Woods has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Woods throws an overhand right that lands on Massey's shoulder, as Massey tries to avoid the shot. Massey connects with an inside leg kick. Woods missing with a left hand there. Massey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Massey staying out of range there.#T2# Massey throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range. Woods takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Woods takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Woods bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Massey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woods moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Massey throws a sloppy body shot
letting Woods counter with a right hand. Woods throws out a loose jab but Massey uses good head movement to avoid it. Massey lands a really nice looking cross but Woods seems unphased.
Massey throws a right and a left that Woods avoids nicely. Woods throws a right hand that misses
and Massey counters with a nice body shot. Massey slips a jab from Woods. Massey tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3# Massey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Woods. Woods circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT# That has opened up Carl Woods's cut even more. Woods throws a jab when Massey was well out of range. Woods misses with a lunging right hand
and Massey counters with a left to the body. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Massey. Massey throws a shot to the body.
Massey looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range. Woods loads up on a big right hand but Massey slips the punch. Josh Massey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Woods throws a body punch but Massey moves out of range. Massey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Massey throws a nice looking combination but Woods bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Woods let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Massey throws a nice looking combination but Woods bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Woods swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4# Massey misses with a shot to the body #CL2# and Woods counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Woods. #BC2# Woods breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice cross by Woods. 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! Massey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woods throws out the jab. Massey misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely. Massey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Massey throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot. Woods falls off balance throwing a combination
and Massey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Massey throws a leg kick that is checked and Woods counters with a lovely shot to the body. Woods tries to move into range but Massey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Massey looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Massey dominated that round. The cut man is working on Carl Woods's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Massey thumps Woods with a low kick. Woods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Massey sees it coming and avoids it easily. Massey looks to land a combination but Woods avoids it well. A jab lands there for Woods. Massey moves out of range as Woods strikes. Massey cracks Woods with a right hand to the side of the head. Jab, jab by Woods - just one landing. Massey looks to throw the jab but Woods is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods misses with a straight left. Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods tries to clinch up. A punch combination from Massey misses. It seemed like Woods was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Woods avoids the body shot from Massey.
Woods throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Josh Massey is winning the standup battle so far. Massey looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range. Massey misses with a body shot.
Woods throws a lazy uppercut
and Massey counters with a solid body kick. Massey tries a low kick but Woods avoids it. A solid body kick from Massey. Woods might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Woods misses with an uppercut
and Massey counters with a lovely shot to the body. Woods is breathing heavily. Massey lands with a shot to the body. Woods blocks a head kick by Massey.
Woods swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Massey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Woods.#T2# Massey lands with a right hand. Massey misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woods! But no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Massey. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet. Woods swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Woods takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. 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! Woods fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Massey is looking to wear down Woods with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A telegraphed right hand from Woods misses the target. Massey tries to bum rush Woods with a series of wild strikes but Woods uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Massey scores with a shot to the body.
Woods ducks right into an uppercut from Massey. Massey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Woods has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Massey throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Woods is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Massey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand! Massey throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily. It seemed like Woods was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Woods takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT# The cut above Carl Woods's eye is starting to cause him problems now. A punch lands to the side of Woods 's head but he takes it in his stride. Massey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Massey. Massey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Woods pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A quick step to the side and Massey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Massey throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Massey moves out of range of the strikes. Nice defenses there by Massey.#T4# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Woods. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Woods misses with a looping right. Massey looks for the body kick but Woods saw that one coming. Woods steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Massey. Massey scores with a kick to the midsection. Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Massey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Massey throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot. Woods on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT# Carl Woods's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Massey lands a glancing blow to the side of Woods's head.#ROC# Woods is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carl Woods's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Josh Massey! An out of breath Josh Massey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Syn 425 - Middleweight Mania
Date: Mar 14, 2016 |
#R1# A big right from Woods misses. Loko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Woods avoids it. Four Loko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loko. Loko scores with a push kick. Loko scoring well with a low kick there.
Loko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Loko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Woods misses with a hook. Loko ducked under it nicely. Loko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woods connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Woods. Woods looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. As Woods looks to move away, Loko throws a big counter combo but Woods just gets out of the way. Loko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Loko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A combination from Loko does no damage. Woods swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Loko, right into the meat.
#T1# Loko tries to score with a low kick but Woods moves his leg out of the way. Loko throws out a leg kick but Woods moves out of range and Loko only half commits. A little jabbing left from Woods on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Woods has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Loko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
A head kick misses from Loko. Woods loads up on a big right hand but Loko slips the punch. Woods misses with a right hand and Loko counters with a nice leg kick. Loko throws a head kick that misses #CL2# and Woods moves into the clinch. Loko has had enough of the clinch but Woods keeps him there for the moment. Woods lands a right hand. Woods works on Loko's body with a couple of short punches. Woods tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Woods misses with a punch on the inside.
Woods has a couple of punches blocked by Loko.
Woods is leaning against Loko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Woods tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woods creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Loko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Woods tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loko's elbow. Loko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Woods working aggressively here.
Woods makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woods creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Woods misses with the head strike.
#BC# Loko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Woods slips a jab and a cross from Loko.
Woods checks the leg kick. Loko misses with a low kick. Sloppy strikes from Loko. Those never looked like landing. Woods avoids the head kick by Loko.
Loko misses with a body shot.
Loko throws a lazy head kick #CL2# and Woods counters by moving into the clinch. #T3# Loko tries to circle away but Woods has him pinned against the cage. Loko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A short right from Woods on the inside. Woods scores with a shot to the side of Loko's head. #BC2# Woods breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Woods misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by Loko. Loko walks into a straight right hand from Woods. Loko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Woods on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Woods connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Woods jabs Loko right on the nose. Loko blinks but takes it well. Woods misses with a straight right. Woods thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4# Loko misses with a shot to the body #CL2# and Woods counters by moving into the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Woods throws a head punch that misses. Loko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD# Loko pulls guard effortlessly. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Woods gets to his feet. Loko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! A low kick from Loko is predictable there and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand! Loko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A countering left hand to the body from Woods misses. Loko needs to keep his hands up - Woods had a free shot at his head there. Loko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Woods takes a step back to recover. Woods throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Woods checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Loko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away. Woods lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Loko backs up against the cage.
Woods lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Loko falls backwards - clearly groggy! Woods dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Woods! Carl Woods decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. Four Loko spoke after the fight, saying 'why am i kepp losing?'.
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