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Event:
StrikeForce Union #23
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woodsmall misses with a straight right.
Woodsmall stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Woodsmall lands a shot to the body.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Woodsmall just stands there and leans against the cage.
Woodsmall struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Woodsmall on the inside.
Woodsmall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Gracie.
A short body shot lands from Woodsmall as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Woodsmall up against the cage.
Gracie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gracie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Woodsmall fails to land. #BC2#
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Woodsmall misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Woodsmall is looking to escape.
Woodsmall's coaches at Restricted area have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Woodsmall is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Woodsmall won't allow it.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodsmall is looking to escape.#T2#
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Woodsmall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Woodsmall looks like he's trying to stand up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Woodsmall won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Woodsmall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie is keen to just control but Woodsmall is a slippery customer.#T3#
Woodsmall wants to get back to his feet.
Woodsmall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Woodsmall tries to get out of the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Woodsmall blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Woodsmall.#T4#
Woodsmall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Woodsmall is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
No joy there for Woodsmall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Woodsmall avoids them all with ease.
Markus Woodsmall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Woodsmall closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Woodsmall on the inside.
Gracie lands an elbow inside that Woodsmall shrugs off.
The referee calls for Gracie to work.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Woodsmall walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Woodsmall in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Woodsmall fails to land.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Woodsmall walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Markus Woodsmall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Gracie.
Gracie slips a jab from Woodsmall.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Woodsmall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Markus Woodsmall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Woodsmall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Woodsmall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Woodsmall throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Woodsmall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Woodsmall tries to clinch up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Woodsmall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Markus Woodsmall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Woodsmall.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Woodsmall avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Woodsmall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Woodsmall throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Woodsmall misses with the combination.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Woodsmall defends it well.
Gracie slips under a jab from Woodsmall.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Gracie tries to get set, Woodsmall tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Woodsmall.
A jab from Woodsmall misses.
Woodsmall tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie slips a straight right by Woodsmall.
Woodsmall throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Woodsmall's half guard.
Gracie prevents Woodsmall from standing back up.
#T2#
Gracie is trying to control. Woodsmall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Gracie working for a submission but Woodsmall is keeping him at bay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie wants to take Woodsmall's back but he can't do it this time. #T3#
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie fails to move to back control.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Woodsmall is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodsmall tries to buck Gracie off but he can't manage it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Woodsmall is trying to escape the mount but Gracie keeps good control and instead manages to take Woodsmall's back.
Rollo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Gracie tightening his grip on Woodsmall, looking for the choke.
Woodsmall wants to get back to his feet.
Woodsmall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a choke but Woodsmall is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to break Woodsmall's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Woodsmall remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Woodsmall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Woodsmall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Woodsmall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Woodsmall is looking to clinch.
Woodsmall throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Woodsmall avoids it easily.
No joy there for Woodsmall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Woodsmall moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Woodsmall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Woodsmall quickly recovers to half guard.
Woodsmall pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Woodsmall defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Woodsmall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Gracie is pressing down on Woodsmall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woodsmall is holding on for now.
Woodsmall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Woodsmall pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Woodsmall is not content to let Gracie control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Woodsmall reverses the position - he's now on top in Gracie's guard. #T2#
Woodsmall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
Gracie controls Woodsmall momentarily but Woodsmall frees himself.
Woodsmall wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Woodsmall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.#SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Woodsmall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Woodsmall works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie seems keen to control Woodsmall's posture.
Our spies down at at HFC Training Center inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woodsmall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Woodsmall wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Gracie really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Woodsmall misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Woodsmall won't be happy with that.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woodsmall keeps working.
Woodsmall is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Woodsmall is not content to let Gracie control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodsmall is looking to get back to his feet here but Gracie is keeping cool and he's managed to take Woodsmall's back.
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Woodsmall is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T1#
What can Woodsmall do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Woodsmall showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Woodsmall has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Gracie sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Woodsmall taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rollo Gracie!
Rollo Gracie is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rollo Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #20
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Woodsmall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Woodsmall throws a big shot that misses.
Woodsmall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akbar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Woodsmall rushes Akbar and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Woodsmall throws an elbow but misses.
Akbar blocks an elbow strike.
Woodsmall misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akbar.
Woodsmall throws a punch but it's blocked by Akbar.
Woodsmall swings wildly with an uppercut but Akbar uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodsmall works on Akbar's body with a couple of short punches.
We've been informed that Woodsmall has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Woodsmall scores with a shot to the side of Akbar's head.
Akbar blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akbar. #T1#
Woodsmall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akbar's elbow.
Woodsmall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Woodsmall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akbar's brow.
Akbar blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akbar.
Akbar tries to circle away but Woodsmall has him pinned against the cage.
Akbar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Woodsmall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Woodsmall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akbar.
Woodsmall throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Woodsmall.
Woodsmall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woodsmall misses with some punches.
Woodsmall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Woodsmall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Woodsmall lands a body shot. #T2#
Akbar blocks an uppercut.
Woodsmall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akbar blocks an uppercut.
Woodsmall swings wildly with an uppercut but Akbar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woodsmall has a couple of punches blocked by Akbar.
Akbar wants to get back to striking at distance but Woodsmall won't allow it.
Woodsmall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Woodsmall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Woodsmall throws a head punch that misses.
Woodsmall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akbar blocks an uppercut.
Akbar blocks an uppercut.
Akbar is trying to break the clinch but Woodsmall is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Woodsmall.
#T3#
Woodsmall lands with a light punch inside.
Woodsmall misses with a punch on the inside.
Woodsmall can't find room to land a body shot as Akbar controls the action.
Woodsmall tries to work over Akbar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akbar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Woodsmall has him pressed against the cage.
Woodsmall looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Akbar tries to circle away but Woodsmall has him pinned against the cage.
Woodsmall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woodsmall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Woodsmall misses with a punch on the inside.
Woodsmall can't find room to land a body shot as Akbar controls the action.
Woodsmall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akbar prevents a body shot from Woodsmall.
Nice body punch from Woodsmall - that landed with a thud.
Akbar working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Woodsmall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akbar's brow.
Woodsmall lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Akbar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Woodsmall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akbar blocks an uppercut.
Woodsmall has a couple of punches blocked by Akbar.
Akbar blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Akbar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Woodsmall takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woodsmall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akbar throws a series of strikes that have Woodsmall backpedaling.
Akbar misses with a double jab.
Woodsmall ducks under a wild hook from Akbar.
Woodsmall is looking for the big counter here.
Woodsmall lands with a nice combination. Akbar backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Woodsmall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Woodsmall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akbar misses with a double jab.
Akbar connects with a looping right hand.
Woodsmall tries to clinch up.
Woodsmall scores with a jab.
Allahu Akbar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Woodsmall takes the fight into the clinch.
Woodsmall misses with a punch on the inside.
Woodsmall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Woodsmall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Woodsmall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Woodsmall.
Akbar is looking to break free of the clinch but Woodsmall has double underhooks.
Woodsmall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akbar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akbar tries to break the clinch but Woodsmall is controlling the position.
Markus Woodsmall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Woodsmall pushes Akbar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Woodsmall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akbar tries to stall but Woodsmall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Woodsmall.
Akbar blocks an uppercut.
Woodsmall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akbar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woodsmall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Woodsmall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Woodsmall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akbar is trying to break the clinch but Woodsmall is controlling him.
A right hook to the body lands for Woodsmall.
A head punch on the inside from Woodsmall fails to land.
Woodsmall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Woodsmall gets through Akbar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Akbar is trying to break free.
Woodsmall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akbar's efforts to push away.
Woodsmall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akbar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akbar tries to break the clinch but Woodsmall is controlling the position.
Woodsmall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woodsmall.
A short right from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akbar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Woodsmall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akbar's brow.
Woodsmall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woodsmall throws a head punch that misses.
Akbar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Woodsmall has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Akbar wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Woodsmall.
Akbar is looking to break free of the clinch but Woodsmall has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Woodsmall fails to land.
Woodsmall misses with the head strike.
Woodsmall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Woodsmall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Woodsmall pushes Akbar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woodsmall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woodsmall working aggressively here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Woodsmall in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Woodsmall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akbar wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Akbar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Woodsmall tries to clinch up but Akbar circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Woodsmall throws a looping overhand right but Akbar ducks down to avoid it.
Woodsmall misses with a straight right.
Akbar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Woodsmall pushes Akbar up against the cage in a clinch.
Woodsmall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akbar.
Woodsmall swings wildly with an uppercut but Akbar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woodsmall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Woodsmall tries a body shot but Akbar blocks it.
Woodsmall lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akbar blocks an uppercut.
Akbar is trying to break free.
Woodsmall throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Woodsmall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Akbar swats away the attempt to clinch by Woodsmall.
Akbar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Woodsmall sprawls and moves away.
Akbar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Woodsmall throws a series of punches but Akbar moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akbar!
Akbar missing with a left hand there. Woodsmall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Woodsmall has closed the distance and engaged Akbar in a clinch.
Akbar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akbar prevents a body shot from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall throws a head punch that misses.
Woodsmall misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodsmall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
Woodsmall has a couple of punches blocked by Akbar.
Woodsmall swings wildly with an uppercut but Akbar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akbar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Woodsmall is leaning against Akbar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Woodsmall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akbar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akbar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akbar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akbar tries to break free but Woodsmall pushes him back against the cage.
Woodsmall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Woodsmall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akbar's elbow.
Woodsmall throws a punch but it's blocked by Akbar. #BC#
Akbar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Woodsmall misses with a two punch combination.
Akbar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akbar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Woodsmall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akbar is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Woodsmall.#T2#
A combination from Akbar does no damage.
Akbar throws a right hand that Woodsmall ducks under and follows up with a left that Woodsmall also avoids with ease.
Woodsmall throws a series of strikes that have Akbar backpedaling.
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!
Woodsmall throws a big shot that misses.
Akbar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Woodsmall manages to circle out of the way.
Akbar scores with a one two! Woodsmall had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Woodsmall tries to clinch but Akbar moves out of range.
Woodsmall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Akbar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Akbar.
Woodsmall lands with a light punch inside.
Woodsmall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akbar blocks the elbow strike.
Akbar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akbar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Woodsmall.
Woodsmall throws a head punch that misses.
Woodsmall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Akbar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akbar blocks an uppercut.
Akbar blocks an elbow strike from Woodsmall.
A head punch on the inside from Woodsmall fails to land.
Akbar tries to break the clinch but Woodsmall is controlling the position.
Akbar wants to break free but Woodsmall has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woodsmall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Woodsmall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akbar blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Akbar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woodsmall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akbar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akbar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Woodsmall sprawls and moves away.
Akbar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Woodsmall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Woodsmall.
A frustrated look appears on Akbar's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Woodsmall working aggressively here.
Akbar stalling in the clinch but Woodsmall improves position.
Akbar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allahu Akbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woodsmall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markus Woodsmall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akbar trying to stall but Woodsmall improves his position.
Woodsmall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
Akbar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Woodsmall has him pressed against the cage.
Akbar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Woodsmall scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Woodsmall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Woodsmall 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Woodsmall!
During a confident post fight interview, Markus Woodsmall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Allahu Akbar was interviewed post fight and said 'Death to America!'.
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Event:
Highland Games 181
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Woodsmall moves into the clinch.
Woodsmall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Woodsmall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Woodsmall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Woodsmall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Woodsmall pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Woodsmall.#ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Woodsmall finish him?
Woodsmall swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woodsmall lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woodsmall throws a head punch that misses.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee blocking some punches.
Clinched against the cage, Woodsmall lands a big elbow that drops Lee! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Lee is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markus Woodsmall!
A relieved looking Markus Woodsmall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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