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Event:
WCI 12 - Johnston - Wolf
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1# Booker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wood. Wood misses with a head kick.
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Booker slips the punch. Booker feinted with a counter takedown. A swing and a miss from Wood. Booker attempts a counter takedown but Wood avoids it well and moves away. Wood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Booker doesn't seem bothered though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wood lands a jab to Booker's midsection. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wood has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Wood tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Booker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Booker tries to counter with a takedown but Wood is quick to defend against it. A lazy body kick from Wood #TD# and Booker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wood won't be happy with that. #T1# Wood tries to bench press Booker off him but Booker keeps the position. Wood wants to control but Booker postures up. Wood is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Booker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wood's head. Booker is thwarting Wood's attempts to control the position. Booker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Booker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wood to regain full guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Booker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Booker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Booker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2# Booker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Booker throws a big elbow that misses. #T2# Booker is looking to work some ground and pound but Wood has wrist control. Booker tries to free his leg and advance position but Wood is retaining full guard. Booker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Booker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Booker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Booker throws a strike but Wood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Wood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Booker is keeping the position for now. Booker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wood slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Booker. Wood trying to pass the guard but Booker defending well. Booker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Booker missing with punches from the bottom.
Booker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Booker missing with punches from the bottom.
#T3# Wood wants to pass the guard but Booker is defending well. Wood blocks the strikes from Booker.
Wood blocks the strikes from Booker.
Booker missing with punches from the bottom.
Booker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wood blocks the strikes from Booker.
Wood trying to control the action but Booker is working from the bottom. Booker striking from half guard on the bottom. Wood wants to control but Booker is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Wood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Booker has managed to free his arm - good work. Booker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Booker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A low kick from Wood misses #TD# and Booker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wood's guard.#T4# Booker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Booker throws a big elbow that misses. Booker throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# Wood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Booker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Wood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Booker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Wood looks winded! Booker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Booker prevents Wood from getting back to his feet. #SUB2# Wood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bayden Wood will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Wood tries to score with a low kick but Booker moves his leg out of the way. Booker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wood sprawls and moves away. Wood fails in his attempt to clinch. Wood throws a right and a left that both miss. Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Booker attempts a counter takedown but Wood avoids it well and moves away. Booker moves out of range as Wood strikes. Booker feinted with a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wood is looking to clinch. Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1# Wood misses with a double jab.
Booker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Wood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Booker circles away quickly and effectively. Wood throws a body punch but Booker moves out of range. Booker attempts a counter takedown but Wood avoids it well and moves away. Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Booker appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Wood swings for the body but Booker moves out of range.
Wood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Booker feinted with a counter takedown. Wood is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Booker attempts a counter takedown but Wood avoids it well and moves away.#T2# Wood misses with a leg kick #TD# and Booker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Booker throws a big elbow that misses. Booker with a flurry of punches that miss. Wood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Booker is controlling him. Wood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Booker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wood is trying to keep Booker in close.
Booker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Booker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Booker postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it. #T3# Booker throwing strikes but missing. Booker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Booker throws a strike but Wood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Booker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Booker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Booker thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Booker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Booker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Booker thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Booker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Booker trying to strike off his back.
Wood wants to get up but he can't break Booker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Booker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wood has passed into side control.
Wood takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Booker to pass into mount. Booker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T4# Wood trying to control but Booker is having none of it. Booker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Anfernee Jeremiah Booker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Booker throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Booker regains half guard. Booker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Booker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Booker missing with punches from the bottom.
Booker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Booker punching from the bottom.
Booker punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Booker missing with punches from the bottom.
Wood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Booker's head. Wood blocks the strikes from Booker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bayden Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Booker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Wood thows a left - swing and a miss! Booker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wood throws out the jab. Wood tries to close the distance and clinch but Booker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Booker attempts a counter takedown but Wood avoids it well and moves away. Wood throws an off balance right hand
#TD# and Booker counters with a shoot takedown. Wood fights it but they end up in guard. Booker is in close to Wood's body, working some short punches and elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Booker throwing strikes but missing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Booker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Booker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Booker throws an elbow that misses. Wood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Booker's guard. Nice move by Wood!#REVB# Booker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1# Booker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wood looking to pass the guard. Booker tries to strike from the bottom.
Booker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Booker looking for a sweep. Not yet Booker, not yet. Booker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Booker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Booker is retaining full guard. Booker throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Booker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Booker striking off his back but it's not causing Wood any problems. Booker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Wood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Booker swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2# Wood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Booker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Wood missing with a left hand there. Booker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Booker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wood. Bayden Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wood throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wood throws an off balance right hand
#TD# and Booker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Wood wants to sweep but no luck. Booker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3# Booker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Booker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Booker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Booker throws a big elbow that misses. Wood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Booker with a flurry of punches that miss. Wood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Booker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Booker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Wood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Wood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Booker postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it. Booker throwing strikes but missing. Wood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Booker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4# Booker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Wood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Booker. Booker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Booker throws a big elbow that misses. Booker throwing strikes but missing. Booker throws a big right hand that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Booker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Wood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Booker. Booker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Booker with a flurry of punches that miss. Booker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2# Wood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Booker is aware though and is defending well. Wood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Anfernee Jeremiah Booker showed his dominance in that final round. I think Wood has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Anfernee Jeremiah Booker! Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Bayden Wood! Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Anfernee Jeremiah Booker!
Anfernee Jeremiah Booker wins by split decision! After the fight, Anfernee Jeremiah Booker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
PFF 22 Steve vs Allen
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1##KD# Wood cracks Nigouera with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wood has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nigouera to stand back up!#CUT# It looks like Rodrigo Nigouera has been cut. Nigouera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nigouera fails with a takedown attempt. Nigouera wants to stay close but Wood steps back to make room for something. Nigouera seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Wood and Nigouera drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bayden Wood!
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Event:
PFF 18 Hole vs Steve
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1# Smith stuns Wood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Wood connects with a jab. Smith throws a right hand that Wood ducks under and follows up with a left that Wood also avoids with ease. We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wood thows a leg kick but Smith checks it and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wood's coach down at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wood's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wood. Wood misses with a shot to the body enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD# Smith lands a left and a right that send Wood crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bayden Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely. Wood thows a leg kick but Smith checks it and Smith counters with a straight right hand. A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target. Smith cracks Wood with a good jab. Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wood momentarily.
#ROC# Wood is rocked! Wood loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch. A jab from Smith misses. Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1# Wood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Smith misses with a double jab.
Wood steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith. Smith keeps the fight on the outside. Smith takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses. Smith misses with a hook. Wood wants to clinch. Nice shot lands for Smith. Wood ducks right into an uppercut from Smith. Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2# Wood takes a shot right to the bread basket. Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Wood throws a leg kick and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand! Smith cracks Wood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Wood seems unphased.
Wood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Good shot there by Smith. Wood tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it. Wood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wood moves away from the strike by Smith. Smith throws an overhand right that drops Wood like a sack of potatoes! Smith dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Smith! A victorious Aaron Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PFF 11 - Po vs Storm
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Pack scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Pack working the ground and pound. Wood tries to bench press Pack off him but Pack keeps the position. Pack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Pack landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Pack cracks Wood with an elbow. That is naaassty. Pack throws a strike aimed at the side of Wood's head but Wood avoids it well. Pack working the ground and pound. Wood is trying to improve his position. Pack lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wood down.
Pack lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1# Wood is trying to control Pack's posture but Pack avoids it. Pack landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Pack working the head and body with strikes. We've been hearing good reports from Wood's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Wood is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Wood regains half guard. Pack passes into side control, despite Wood's attempt to control the position.
Pack in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Wood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wood is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pack asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2# Pack lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Pack lands a few punches from side control. Wood on the wrong end of some ground and pound. A big shot lands for Pack! That's hurt Wood! Will he recover? Pack fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stewart Pack! Stewart Pack was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
PFF 5 - Hunter vs Smith
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1# Wood moves in looking to clinch but Beast pushes him off.#TD# Beast feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Wood is looking to stand up but Beast isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wood keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully. Wood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wood keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beast's guard. #REVB##SUB# Beast looking for a triangle here. Wood is fighting it but it looks tight! Beast pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wood is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jozef Beast!
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Event:
Bear Brawl 7
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1# Tonkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wood misses with a series of wild punches.
Tonkin throws a counter combo. Tonkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonkin works over Wood's head and body with a nice combination. No joy there for Tonkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wood throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tonkin walks into a jab. Tonkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wood misses with a wild body shot. Tonkin slaps away a takedown attempt from Wood, before circling back to the center of the mat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wood tries to close the distance and clinch but Tonkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tonkin lands a jab to the nose. A right-left combo lands from Tonkin. Tonkin throws a series of strikes that have Wood backpedaling.
Wood misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1##CL# Wood moves into the clinch successfully.
Wood slows down the pace here.
Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tonkin avoids it. Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wood trying to control the position but instead, Tonkin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wood into the cage. Wood misses with a knee to the head. Tonkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Wood. Tonkin tries to break free but Wood pushes him back against the cage. Wood landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2# Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Tonkin blocks with his arms.
Wood tries a knee to the head but Tonkin blocks it.
Wood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tonkin's efforts to push away. Tonkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wood fails to land. Tonkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Wood has double underhooks. Wood taking a breather. #TD# Wood manages to pull guard.
Wood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tonkin is controlling him. Tonkin wants to get up but he can't break Wood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3# Wood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Wood wants to sweep but no luck. Wood has a closed guard, preventing Tonkin from standing up. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Wood is looking to stand up but Tonkin isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. No joy there for Tonkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tonkin tries to bum rush Wood with a series of wild strikes but Wood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Wood doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonkin circles away.
Wood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2# Wood gets tackled into the cage by Tonkin. Tonkin maintains the clinch. Tonkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tonkin blocks it with crossed arms. Wood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tonkin's face.
#CUT# It looks like Petr Tonkin has been cut.#KD# Wood lands a big knee to the head and Tonkin goes down! Wood is looking to finish! #SUB# Wood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tonkin, who protects the arm well. Wood sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tonkin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB# Wood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Wood is looking to take a break and control but Tonkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bayden Wood dominated that round. The cut man is working on Petr Tonkin's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Wood looks to land a combination but Tonkin avoids it well. Wood shoots in for a double leg but Tonkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Wood throws the left hand but Tonkin avoids the punch easily. Tonkin avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Tonkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wood doesn't seem phased though. Tonkin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Wood misses with a double jab
and Tonkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC# Tonkin is rocked! Wood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tonkin avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tonkin lands a really nice looking cross but Wood seems unphased.
#CL2# Tonkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wood misses with a knee to the head. #T1# Wood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tonkin avoids it. Wood wants to stall.
Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tonkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tonkin is trying to force a seperation but Wood has the dominant position. Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tonkin is trying to break free. Tonkin tries to break the clinch but Wood is controlling the position. Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tonkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tonkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Tonkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wood misses with a double jab.
Wood is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tonkin. Wood shoots in but Tonkin avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bayden Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tonkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2# Tonkin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Wood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tonkin with a body punch. A glancing blow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A leg kick checked by Tonkin. Tonkin looks to land a combination but Wood avoids it well. Some wild striking there from Tonkin.
Wood tries to counter with a takedown but Tonkin is quick to defend against it. Wood misses with a double jab
and Tonkin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Petr Tonkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wood throws a right and a left that Tonkin avoids nicely. Wood misses with a left hand and Tonkin counters with a one-two to the body. Tonkin scores with a nice right hand.
Wood misses with a series of wild punches.
Bayden Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Wood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonkin.
Petr Tonkin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tonkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tonkin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tonkin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Wood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tonkin defends it nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonkin! But no joy. Tonkin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tonkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tonkin misses with the combination.
Tonkin lands with a cross. #T4# Wood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tonkin cracks Wood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tonkin throws a front kick aimed at Wood's knee but Wood avoids it well. Wood is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tonkin. Wood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wood lands a jab to the nose. Wood lands a leg kick that knocks Tonkin off balance momentarily. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wood, right into the meat.
Tonkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tonkin seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Wood shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Tonkin is backing up but Wood catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Tonkin covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Wood Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bayden Wood!
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Event:
EMMA 6
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1# Wood wants to clinch but Diggler slips to the side#TD# and Diggler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diggler. #SUB# Diggler drops back looking for a leg! Wood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wood manages to kick Diggler off! Diggler jumps back into Wood's guard. Diggler throws a big right hand that misses. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diggler's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Diggler trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom. Diggler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wood is keeping the position for now. Diggler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Diggler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diggler throwing strikes from guard but Wood blocks nicely. Diggler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wood is keeping the position for now. Wood trying to control the position.
Diggler working some strikes from top position.#T1# Diggler is working Wood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Diggler throws an elbow that misses. Wood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diggler's guard. Nice move by Wood!#REVB# Wood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Wood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wood is looking to work some ground and pound but Diggler has wrist control.#SUB# Diggler is looking for a triangle but Wood pushes his legs off easily.
Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggler is retaining full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Wood is pushing down on Diggler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diggler is fighting to maintain full guard but Wood has managed to sneak the leg through. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Diggler is not content to let Wood control the position. We've been hearing good reports from Diggler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2# Diggler wants to improve his position but Wood is controlling well.
Diggler looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Diggler looking for submissions off his back. Wood passes to full mount! Diggler tries to get back to half guard but can't. Wood looking to control but Diggler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3# Diggler is working to get back to half guard.
Diggler is working hard here to advance position. Diggler holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wood tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Diggler gets back to half guard. Diggler is trying to stand back up but Wood is controlling him
Wood passes the guard and advances to mount! Diggler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4# Diggler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Diggler stands up over Wood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Wood wants to stand and escape but Diggler is having none of it. Diggler trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom. Diggler looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Diggler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diggler postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Diggler connects with a couple of short punches. Diggler looking to pass the guard. Diggler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Wood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dirk Diggler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Diggler drives through with a takedown into guard. Wood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diggler forces his way into half guard. Wood felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB# Diggler is trying to work for a kimura but Wood is defending well.
Ground and pound from Diggler. Diggler lands strikes from half guard. Wood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Diggler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Diggler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1# Diggler is controlling the pace.
#SUB# Diggler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diggler wants to pass the guard but Wood is defending well. Wood trying to control but Diggler postures up.
Wood wants to get back to full guard. Diggler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Diggler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Diggler thows a huge punch but Wood dodges it nicely.
Diggler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Diggler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Diggler punishing his opponent with strikes. Diggler prevents Wood from getting the reversal. Diggler landing shots from mount. Diggler working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB# Diggler working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Wood gets back to half guard. Wood looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3# Diggler working Wood over with strikes. Diggler passes the guard and advances to mount! Diggler cracks Wood with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Diggler lands a big elbow - Wood is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Wood is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dirk Diggler!
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Event:
EMMA5
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1# Maddox Wood scores with a three punch combo!
Bayden Wood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shark Tank MMA in the buildup to the fight.#CL2# Maddox Wood clinches up with Bayden Wood and pushes him back against the cage. Maddox Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Bayden Wood is trying to stall.
Bayden Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Maddox Wood blocks with his arms.
Maddox Wood trying to land knees to the body.
Bayden Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maddox Wood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maddox Wood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bayden Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maddox Wood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bayden Wood's elbow. Maddox Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maddox Wood pushes Bayden Wood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Bayden Wood lands a knee to the head.
Maddox Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Bayden Wood blocks with his arms.
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! Bayden Wood avoiding damage as Maddox Wood throws knees to the body.
Maddox Wood taking a breather. Maddox Wood utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Maddox Wood is stalling here.
#T1# Bayden Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maddox Wood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bayden Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Maddox Wood blocks with his arms.
Maddox Wood unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bayden Wood is breathing heavily. Maddox Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maddox Wood will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bayden Wood up against the cage. Maddox Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maddox Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maddox Wood scores a nice knee to the body.
Maddox Wood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Maddox Wood lands a hook that snaps the head of Bayden Wood backwards. Maddox Wood with a knee to the head.
Maddox Wood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maddox Wood misses with a knee strike.
Bayden Wood is trying to maintain a safe position but Maddox Wood gets an underhook and turns Bayden Wood into the cage. Bayden Wood takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bayden Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maddox Wood controlling the action here for a moment.
Maddox Wood crunches a lovely knee into Bayden Wood's ribcage.#T2# Maddox Wood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maddox Wood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bayden Wood.
Maddox Wood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bayden Wood. Maddox Wood landing knees to the head.
Maddox Wood lands a body punch. Maddox Wood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bayden Wood's face.
Bayden Wood with a knee to the head.
Maddox Wood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Maddox Wood taking a breather. Bayden Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Maddox Wood. Stalling in the clinch from Maddox Wood.
Maddox Wood lands a nice knee to the body. Bayden Wood takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maddox Wood working Bayden Wood over with knees to the body. Maddox Wood scores with a knee to the head.
Maddox Wood works on Bayden Wood's body with a couple of short punches.#T3# Maddox Wood lands a knee to the head.
Maddox Wood lands a good knee to the midsection. Bayden Wood won't want to take too many of those. Maddox Wood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bayden Wood.
Maddox Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Bayden Wood is blocking nicely.
Maddox Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Bayden Wood blocks with his arms.
Maddox Wood slowing the pace effectively. Maddox Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Bayden Wood blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Maddox Wood. Bayden Wood blocks a body shot from Maddox Wood. Maddox Wood leaning his opponent against the cage. Maddox Wood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bayden Wood's face.
Maddox Wood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bayden Wood.
Bayden Wood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maddox Wood misses with a knee strike.
Bayden Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maddox Wood lands a hook to the side of the head. Bayden Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4# Bayden Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short body shot lands from Maddox Wood as the two fighters clinch.
Maddox Wood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Maddox Wood lands a good knee to the midsection. Bayden Wood won't want to take too many of those. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Knees in the clinch landing for Maddox Wood.
Knees to the body from Maddox Wood.
Bayden Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maddox Wood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Maddox Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maddox Wood scores with a shot to the side of Bayden Wood's head. Maddox Wood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maddox Wood. Maddox Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Bayden Wood is blocking nicely.
Maddox Wood scores with a knee to the head.
Maddox Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bayden Wood blocks it with crossed arms. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Maddox Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maddox Wood lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bayden Wood misses with a knee to the head. Bayden Wood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maddox Wood is defending well for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maddox Wood dominated that round. 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# Maddox Wood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Bayden Wood throws a right and a left that Maddox Wood avoids nicely. Bayden Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Maddox Wood swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2# Maddox Wood closes the distance and pushes Bayden Wood back into the cage. A hook to the body from Maddox Wood.
Maddox Wood is leaning against Bayden Wood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A bit of stalling here from Maddox Wood.
Maddox Wood lands with a right to the head. Maddox Wood is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maddox Wood putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bayden Wood in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Maddox Wood landing knees to the head.
Maddox Wood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bayden Wood.
Maddox Wood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maddox Wood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Maddox Wood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bayden Wood or not. A right hand to the body from Maddox Wood.
Maddox Wood crunches a lovely knee into Bayden Wood's ribcage. Maddox Wood lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1# Maddox Wood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Maddox Wood tries a knee to the head but Bayden Wood blocks it.
Maddox Wood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Maddox Wood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bayden Wood.
Maddox Wood missing with knees to the body.
Maddox Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bayden Wood misses with a short punch on the inside. Bayden Wood looking to stall.
Maddox Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A hook to the body from Maddox Wood.
Maddox Wood unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bayden Wood lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Maddox Wood scores a nice knee to the body.
Maddox Wood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Maddox Wood landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maddox Wood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maddox Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bayden Wood managing to block the knees to the body from Maddox Wood.
Maddox Wood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Bayden Wood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maddox Wood is defending well for now.#T2# Maddox Wood avoiding damage.
Maddox Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Bayden Wood is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maddox Wood connects with a knee to the head.
Bayden Wood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maddox Wood backwards. Maddox Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bayden Wood blocks it with crossed arms. Maddox Wood putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bayden Wood in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Bayden Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Maddox Wood blocks with his arms.
Bayden Wood tries to pull guard but Maddox Wood won't allow it.
Maddox Wood will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bayden Wood up against the cage. Bayden Wood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maddox Wood is defending well for now. Bayden Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Maddox Wood blocks with his arms.
Maddox Wood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bayden Wood's face.
Maddox Wood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bayden Wood avoids it. Maddox Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bayden Wood wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3# Maddox Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Bayden Wood blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maddox Wood.
Maddox Wood lands an uppercut. Bayden Wood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bayden Wood scores a nice knee to the body.
Maddox Wood is leaning against Bayden Wood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Maddox Wood lands a nice knee to the body. Maddox Wood lands a nice knee to the body. Maddox Wood leaning his opponent against the cage. Bayden Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maddox Wood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Maddox Wood lands with a right to the head. Maddox Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Bayden Wood is blocking nicely.
Maddox Wood content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bayden Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maddox Wood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4# Maddox Wood lands a nice knee to the body. 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! The referee is keeping an eye on Maddox Wood - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bayden Wood trying to stall but Maddox Wood improves his position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maddox Wood.
Maddox Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bayden Wood takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maddox Wood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bayden Wood backwards. A hook to the body from Maddox Wood.
Maddox Wood is struggling to control the position. Bayden Wood throws a head punch that misses. Bayden Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Bayden Wood trying to stall but Maddox Wood improves his position.
Bayden Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maddox Wood blocks it with crossed arms. Maddox Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maddox Wood tries a knee to the head but Bayden Wood blocks it.
Bayden Wood stalling in the clinch but Maddox Wood improves position. Maddox Wood unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bayden Wood lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maddox Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# A slapping leg kick lands for Bayden Wood.
#CL2# Maddox Wood takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Bayden Wood has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maddox Wood uses from the top position. Maddox Wood throwing strikes but missing. Maddox Wood wants to control from the top but Bayden Wood keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maddox Wood throws a big elbow that misses. Bayden Wood keeping moving, preventing Maddox Wood from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Maddox Wood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. My spies in Hell's Furnace Gym inform me that Maddox Wood has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Maddox Wood connects with a couple of short punches. Bayden Wood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maddox Wood is controlling him. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Maddox Wood forces Bayden Wood back against the cage and clinches. Maddox Wood crunches a lovely knee into Bayden Wood's ribcage. Bayden Wood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maddox Wood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bayden Wood can't find room to land a body shot as Maddox Wood controls the action.
Bayden Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2# A body shot lands from Maddox Wood.
Bayden Wood trying to stall but Maddox Wood improves his position.
Maddox Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Bayden Wood is blocking nicely.
Maddox Wood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bayden Wood's face.
Bayden Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Maddox Wood is blocking nicely.
Maddox Wood lands a hook that snaps the head of Bayden Wood backwards. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maddox Wood obliges. Maddox Wood lands a knee to the head.
Maddox Wood unloads a knee to the mid-section. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Maddox Wood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maddox Wood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maddox Wood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A shot in the inside from Maddox Wood. Maddox Wood lands a knee to the head.
Maddox Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maddox Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Bayden Wood blocks with his arms.
Bayden Wood misses with a knee to the head. Maddox Wood connects with a knee to the head.
Bayden Wood lands with a short shot to the head. #T3# Bayden Wood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bayden Wood is trying to drag Maddox Wood to the mat but Maddox Wood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bayden Wood takes a shot to the head. Maddox Wood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bayden Wood's face.
Maddox Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bayden Wood blocks it with crossed arms. Bayden Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maddox Wood blocks it with crossed arms. Bayden Wood misses with a knee strike.
Maddox Wood has Bayden Wood pushed against the cage. Bayden Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maddox Wood misses with a knee to the head. Maddox Wood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bayden Wood backwards. Bayden Wood misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Bayden Wood avoiding damage as Maddox Wood throws knees to the body.
Bayden Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4# Maddox Wood is leaning against Bayden Wood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maddox Wood obliges. Maddox Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bayden Wood blocks it with crossed arms. Maddox Wood landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bayden Wood managing to block the knees to the body from Maddox Wood.
Bayden Wood misses with a knee to the head. A knee to the head by Maddox Wood.
Maddox Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Bayden Wood is blocking nicely.
Bayden Wood takes a shot to the head. Maddox Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bayden Wood looking to stall.
Bayden Wood trying to control the position but instead, Maddox Wood has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bayden Wood into the cage. Maddox Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bayden Wood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bayden Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Maddox Wood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bayden Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Maddox Wood blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Maddox Wood.
And that's the end of the fight! Maddox Wood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Maddox Wood 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maddox Wood! A victorious Maddox Wood thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EMMA3
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1# Wood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2# Angry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Angry misses with a knee to the head. Angry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Angry gets through Wood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Angry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Angry just stands there and leans against the cage. Angry's coach down at Helsinki Athletics Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Angry's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Angry connects with a knee to the head.
Angry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angry connects with a knee to the head.
Wood looking to stall.
Angry tries to land a knee to the head but Wood blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Both fighters working to control the clinch. Angry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angry misses with a knee strike.
Angry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Angry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wood's face.
Angry lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1# Angry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Angry.
Wood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Angry is defending well for now. Wood is trying to maintain a safe position but Angry gets an underhook and turns Wood into the cage. Angry pushes Wood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Angry on the inside. Angry misses with a knee to the head. Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Angry is blocking nicely.
Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wood throws a head punch that misses. Angry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wood blocks it with crossed arms. Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Angry is blocking nicely.
Angry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Angry lands a shoulder strike. Angry lands a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Angry avoiding damage as Wood throws knees to the body.
Angry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woods head. Angry tries to land a knee to the head but Wood blocks with his arms.
Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2# Angry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wood backwards. Still in the clinch, Angry scores with a nice short uppercut. Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Angry with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Angry. Wood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Angry prevents it.
Angry connects with a knee to the head.
Wood is breathing heavily. Angry with a knee to the head.
Angry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wood blocks it with crossed arms. Angry misses with a knee to the head. Wood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Angry lands with a left to the head. Angry scores with a shoulder strike. Angry working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wood takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wood stalls. Angry lands a knee to the head.
#T3# Angry lands an uppercut. Angry lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Angry is blocking nicely.
Angry misses with a knee strike.
Angry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Angry lands on the inside with an uppercut. Angry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Angry lands a knee to the head.
Angry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Angry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woods head. Angry misses with a knee to the head. Angry tries a knee to the head but Wood blocks it.
A short right from Angry. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short right from Angry on the inside. Angry lands a nice uppercut. Wood tries to pull guard but Angry holds him up against the cage and eventually Wood drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bayden Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him. Angry avoiding damage as Wood throws knees to the body.
#T4# Wood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Angry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wood blocks it with crossed arms. Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Angry blocks with his arms.
Angry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wood scores with a hook to the body. Angry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wood misses with some punches.
Wood lands a knee to the body.
Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Angry is blocking nicely.
Angry tries a knee to the head but Wood blocks it.
Angry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wood backwards. Angry landing knees to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Angry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Angry lands with a left to the head. Angry looking to throw knees to the head but Wood is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Angry dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Angry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wood finds it's way round the side to connect with Angry's head. Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Angry lands an overhand right.#CL2# Angry clinches up with Wood and pushes him back against the cage. Wood tries a knee to the head but Angry blocks it.
Angry connects with a knee to the head.
Angry misses with a knee strike.
Angry landing knees to the head.
Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A knee to the head by Angry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A shot in the inside from Angry. #ROC2# Wood is rocked! Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Angry blocks with his arms.
Angry has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Wood - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Angry, and another! Wood is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Joe Angry!
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Event:
EMMA2
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1# Lima staying out of range there. Lima slips under a jab. Lima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wood throws a hook to the side of Lima's head but Lima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wood throws a quick inside leg kick. Wood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lima counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wood looks to clinch #TD# and Lima counters with a nice double leg into guard. Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Wood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB# Lima is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wood has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1# Lima is trying to control the position but Wood postures up. Wood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wood wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. Lima is pulling down on Wood's head. It's preventing any offense from Wood, at least for the moment. Wood throws a big elbow that misses. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wood wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.#SUB# Lima has his foot on Wood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wood works his way back into a safe position though. Lima trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wood's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Lima keeping full guard, as Wood tries to pass. Wood is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Wood looking to sit in guard and control but Lima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Wood wants to get back to his feet but Lima is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Lima sitting in guard here, content to control. Wood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him. Lima trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Wood wants to stand up but Lima is controlling him. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD# Wood gets caught flat footed, as Lima shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Lima prevents Wood from getting back to his feet. Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lima looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wood is trying to keep Lima in close.
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 Marcus Lima will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Wood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bayden Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wood throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Lima counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lima. Wood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him. Lima wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving. Lima prevents Wood from getting back to his feet. #SUB2# Wood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lima won't allow Wood to sweep him here. Marcus Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Lima stops Wood from standing up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Wood misses with a kick to the body.
Wood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2# It looks like Marcus Lima has been cut. Lima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lima swats away the attempt to clinch by Wood. Wood scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2# Wood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Lima. This has been an exciting period of action! Wood is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lima asserts his dominance and retains side control. Wood is not content to let Lima control the position. Lima happy to just control the position for now. #T3##SUB# Lima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wood is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Wood tries to buck Lima off but Lima is having none of it.#SUB# Lima is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wood is trying to escape and Lima transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wood is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lima! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Lima! Marcus Lima is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
EMMA1
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Lima drives through with a takedown into guard. Lima wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving. Wood trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Lima prevents Wood from getting back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wood wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment. Lima stays in close to Wood's body and controls the position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Wood wants to stand and escape but Lima is having none of it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##TD# Lima looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Lima stays in close to Wood's body and controls the position. Lima's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Wood wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Wood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wood tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lima controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lima fails to land the takedown.#KD2# Oh, that's a big right hand from Wood and Lima goes tumbling to the canvas! Wood follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #CUT2# It looks like Marcus Lima has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Wood seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt. Lima trying to hold on to Wood's head to control him but Wood postures up.
#T3# Wood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lima's head. Lima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wood. #SUB# Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Wood is looking to advance position but Lima has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Wood gets back to half guard.#SUB# Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima controlling the action here. #T4##SUB# Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
Wood looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bayden Wood will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Marcus Lima's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Wood looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well. Wood scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Marcus Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lima. Wood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD# Lima looking to score a takedown here. Wood is defending well but Lima drives through and ends up in Wood's guard. Wood tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lima trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Lima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wood dives on top into guard.#REVB# Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Wood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Wood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lima working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Lima looking for a guillotine here but Wood defends easily.
Lima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Lima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Marcus Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lima working a defensive guard but Wood manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lima is trying to improve his position. Wood is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lima manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Lima wants to control but Wood is keeping busy.
#SUB2# Wood is looking for a kimura here.
Wood thows a huge punch but Lima dodges it nicely.
#T3# Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wood is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Lima actively working from the bottom here. Wood wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy. Wood is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Wood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2# Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Wood.
Lima holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Wood throwing shots but Lima is blocking nicely. Lima looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Wood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# so Lima counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Lima is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Wood is looking to stand up but Lima isn't so interested in that idea. Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bayden Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Marcus Lima'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. #R3# Lima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wood tries to clinch but Lima is having none of it. Lima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wood. Wood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wood swinging wildly here.
Lima appears to be looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lima on the wrong end of a nice jab. Lima on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wood lands with a right that hurts Lima. Lima looks to clinch but Wood throws a short knee that drops Lima. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Bayden Wood! Bayden Wood is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
GFC4:B.Wood vs Lima
Date: May 25, 2017 |
#R1# Wood cracks Lima with an open hand slap.#CUT# It looks like Marcus Lima has been cut. Wood closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2# and Lima decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wood's guard. Wood keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lima postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it. Lima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Wood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Lima works over Wood with some ground and pound from guard. Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lima won't allow Wood to get back to his feet. Lima throwing strikes from guard but Wood blocks nicely. #T1# Wood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Wood working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Jab, jab by Wood - just one landing. Wood cracks Lima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2# Lima shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Lima postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it. #SUB# Wood is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Wood has momentary wrist control but Lima slips an elbow through the middle.#T2# Lima trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom. Wood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Wood. Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lima sitting in guard, not really doing much. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3# Wood wants to get back to his feet but Lima is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Wood misses with a series of wild punches.
Wood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wood throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2# Lima shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wood manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Lima prevents Wood from getting back to his feet. #T4# Wood is trying to control the position but Lima postures up. Wood wants to get back to his feet but Lima is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Wood is trying to control the position but Lima postures up. Lima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Wood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lima advances position into side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Lima will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Marcus Lima's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL# Wood rushes Lima and presses him up against the cage. Lima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wood is looking to control Lima's arms but Lima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wood has his back to the cage. Wood is pressed up against the cage. Lima has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wood down to the mat. Wood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Nice uppercut lands for Wood. That snapped Lima's head back.
#TD2# Lima drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Wood is looking to stand back up but Lima counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wood. #REVR# Wood taking some punishment here, with Lima in his half guard. #SUB2# Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wood has managed to free his arm - good work. Lima prevents Wood from standing back up.
#T1# Lima is trying to control. Wood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Lima is taking a breather. Wood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Wood wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wood is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold. Marcus Lima has got the better of the ground game so far. Wood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Lima is trying to control the action in half guard but Wood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Lima thows a huge punch but Wood dodges it nicely.
Wood trying to control but Lima postures up.
Lima not landing any meaningful shots this time. Lima blocks the strikes from Wood.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Wood throws a series of punches but Lima avoids them all with ease. #TD2# Lima shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wood's guard.#T3# Lima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Wood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wood is wriggling around but Lima manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wood is trying to stand back up but Lima is controlling him
Wood is staying active underneath Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Lima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Lima working Wood over with strikes. Lima is keen to just control but Wood is a slippery customer. Lima blocks the strikes from Wood.
#SUB# Wood actively working from the bottom here. Wood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Wood is defending well.
Wood works his way to full guard. Good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Marcus Lima's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# Wood pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wood fails to land with a series of punches.
Lima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2# Lima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Lima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Lima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2# Lima is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wood pushes Lima off looking to stand but Lima dives back in and keeps control.
#T1# Wood is looking to improve his position.
Lima wants to take a breather but Wood is having none of it. Lima winds up and cracks Wood with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Wood wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Wood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Wood is defending the position. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Wood tries to kick Lima off but Lima keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Wood closes the distance but Lima moves to the side #TD2# and Lima counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lima. Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Lima keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wood's head. Lima chips away with some ground and pound.#T3# Wood is trying to control the position but Lima postures up. Wood wants to stand up but Lima is controlling him. Lima 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. Wood keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Lima moves out of range easily. Bayden Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wood misses with a shot to the body and Lima counters with a one-two to the body. Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lima. Wood scores with a three punch combo!
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Lima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4##TD2# Lima shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lima prevents Wood from standing back up.
Lima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Wood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lima's back! Lima trying to control the hands but Wood breaks the grip. #SUB# Lima is in a bad position with Wood working for a choke. Lima manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Marcus Lima just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Marcus Lima's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4# Lima on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Lima avoids the body shot from Wood.
And Lima tries to counter it with a takedown but Wood pushes his down on his head and steps out. Wood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lima in his tracks. Bayden Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lima ducks under a wild hook from Wood. Lima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2# Lima gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Lima is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wood still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wood has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Lima is trying to control Wood's posture but Wood avoids it. #T1# Wood advances nicely into full mount. Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Wood misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wood avoids the attempt from Lima to control. Wood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape. Wood misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2##SUB# Wood is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lima has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lima! Lima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wood looking to control but Lima passes into half guard.
Lima lands strikes from half guard. Lima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2# Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Wood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3# Wood wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
Wood wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
#SUB2# Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Wood defends the submission attempt. Lima keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Lima maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wood could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lima has cracked it and Wood is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Lima! Marcus Lima is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
GFC2:B.Wood vs Batinic
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1# Wood throws a right hand that Batinic ducks under and follows up with a left that Batinic also avoids with ease. Wood throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Batinic counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU# Batinic gets to his feet. Wood looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Wood throws a right and a left that Batinic avoids nicely. Wood dips to his left and cracks Batinic with an uppercut! Wood throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD# Batinic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wood's guard. 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! Batinic throws a big elbow that misses. Batinic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Batinic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wood's head. Batinic lands a couple of elbows. Wood working a defensive guard here.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Batinic from controlling successfully. Batinic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wood's head. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1# Batinic throws a big right hand that misses. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Wood looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Batinic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Batinic is in close to Wood's body, working some short punches and elbows. Batinic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wood 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. Batinic chips away with some ground and pound. Batinic trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom. Batinic lands a couple of digs. Wood has momentary wrist control but Batinic slips an elbow through the middle. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batinic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2# Batinic is looking to work some ground and pound but Wood has wrist control. Batinic throwing strikes from guard but Wood blocks nicely. Batinic scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Wood wants to sweep here but Batinic controlling him for the moment. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batinic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Batinic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Batinic is looking to stand up but Wood won't let him. Wood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Wood controls Batinic momentarily but Batinic frees himself. Batinic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3# Batinic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Batinic postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it. Batinic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Wood tries to land a sweep but no joy. Batinic postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Wood misses with a few strikes there.
#TD# Batinic dives in and scores a takedown into Wood's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batinic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Batinic working some strikes from top position.#SUB2# Batinic stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Wood throws up his legs and catches Batinic in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Batinic tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Wood! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bayden Wood! Bayden Wood is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
GFC1:Beginning
Date: May 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Butternuts . Butternuts trying to control the action but Wood is working from the bottom. Wood takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SU# Butternuts has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Wood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Butternuts back to the ropes. Wood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2# It looks like Fran Butternuts has been cut. Butternuts throws a body kick that misses. Wood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wood throws a wild combination but nothing lands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Butternuts scores with a nice right hand.
Butternuts misses with a double jab.
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wood ducks under a wild hook from Butternuts . Butternuts sets himself, and Wood steps forward looking for the clinch! Butternuts avoids it this time. Butternuts throws a solid leg kick but Wood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Butternuts .#T1# Wood throws a combination. Butternuts tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Butternuts moves out of range of the body kick from Wood.
Wood fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD# Butternuts fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wood to the ground. Butternuts is now in Wood's guard. Butternuts trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom. Butternuts is really struggling to control Wood but he's trying to hold on to the position. Wood wants to stand and escape but Butternuts is having none of it. Wood looking for a sweep. Not yet Wood, not yet. Butternuts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Wood has momentary wrist control but Butternuts slips an elbow through the middle. Butternuts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Butternuts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Butternuts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wood on the ground. Wood keeping moving, preventing Butternuts from controlling successfully. #T2# Butternuts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wood is keeping the position for now. Butternuts throws a strike but Wood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Wood looking to sit in guard and control but Butternuts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Butternuts prevents Wood from getting back to his feet. Butternuts stays in close to Wood's body and controls the position. Wood lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Butternuts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3# Wood with a flurry of punches that miss. Wood postures up.
Butternuts looking for a sweep. Not yet Butternuts , not yet. Wood trying to control but Butternuts is working from the bottom. Wood postures up.
Wood throws a strike but Butternuts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Butternuts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Butternuts wanted to stand there but Wood had control of the position. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Wood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Butternuts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Butternuts is breathing heavily.#T4# Butternuts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Wood looking to pass the guard. Butternuts looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Butternuts trying to control the position.
Butternuts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wood. Wood with a flurry of punches that miss. Wood pushing down on Butternuts 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bayden Wood will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Fran Butternuts 's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Butternuts throws a push kick but Wood slaps the foot to one side. Butternuts missing with a left hand there. Wood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wood walks into a straight right hand from Butternuts . Wood misses with a wild combination.
Wood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bayden Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wood fails to land with a series of punches.
Wood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Wood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wood. Butternuts shrugs it off though. Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Wood.#TD# Butternuts scores with a takedown into Wood's guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This has been an exciting period of action! Butternuts 's corner is telling him to maintain position. Butternuts looking to sit in guard and control but Wood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Wood throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SUB2# Wood drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Butternuts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wood has Butternuts in his guard.#REVR# Wood thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Wood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Butternuts 's guard. #REVB# Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wood throwing strikes but missing. Wood throws an elbow that misses. Butternuts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wood's guard. Nice move by Butternuts !#REVR# Butternuts stops Wood from standing up. #T2# Wood looking for a sweep. Not yet Wood, not yet. Butternuts wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving. #SUB2# Wood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Butternuts is aware though and is defending well. Butternuts seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Wood looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Butternuts trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom. Butternuts postures up.
#SUB2# Butternuts is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wood has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Butternuts is looking to defend but Wood has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Butternuts ! Wood pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Butternuts taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bayden Wood!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Luthor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Luthor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Luthor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Wood has hold of Luthor's hands but Luthor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Wood wants to control but Luthor is keeping busy.
Luthor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Wood wants to improve his position but Luthor is controlling well.
Luthor drops an elbow to the side of Wood's head. Luthor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wood's head. Wood wants to control but Luthor is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wood tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Luthor prevents Wood from standing back up.
Luthor performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Luthor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1# Wood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Luthor lands strikes from half guard. Luthor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Luthor stops Wood from getting back to his feet.
Luthor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wood defending well though. Nice strikes from Luthor there. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Luthor connects with a nice short shot to Wood's temple. Wood wants to control but Luthor is keeping busy and won't allow it. Wood is not content to let Luthor control the position. Luthor scoring with strikes to the body and head. Luthor working over Wood with some ground and pound. Wood looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Wood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Luthor. #T2##ES# Wood makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Wood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luthor's head.#CUT# It looks like Les Luthor has been cut. Wood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luthor's head.#TD2# Luthor gets a double leg takedown into Wood's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Luthor is looking to improve his position.
Luthor looks winded! Luthor keeps control of the position for the meantime. Wood is looking to take a break and control but Luthor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3# Luthor is looking to escape. Wood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luthor keeps working. Luthor is trying to control but can't.
Luthor regains full guard. Nicely done. Luthor keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully. Wood wants to stand but Luthor has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Luthor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wood tries to stand but Luthor is controlling from the bottom. Wood trying to control but Luthor is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Luthor shoots in looking for a takedown. Wood tries to sprawl out of it but Luthor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Luthor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wood swivels and escapes. Luthor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Wood lands a head kick. Luthor smiles back at him and beckons him forward. 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 Bayden Wood will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Les Luthor'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##KD# Wood waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Luthor. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Luthor to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Wood trying to control but Luthor is working from the bottom. Wood tries to stand but Luthor is controlling from the bottom. Luthor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wood is controlling him. Luthor wants to sweep here but Wood controlling him for the moment. Luthor is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wood trying to control but Luthor is working from the bottom. #T1# Wood with a flurry of punches that miss. Wood with a flurry of punches that miss. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Wood preventing the sweep. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Luthor has closed the distance and engaged Wood in a clinch.
Wood is trying to stall.
Wood connects with a knee to the head.
Wood is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Luthor is keeping busy. Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Luthor controls his hands.
Wood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Luthors head. #CUT# That has opened up Les Luthor's cut even more. Wood wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2# Wood is trying to maintain a safe position but Luthor gets an underhook and turns Wood into the cage. Wood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wood is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bayden Wood. Luthor leaves his chin hanging out and Wood seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Luthor crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bayden Wood!
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