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Event:
Madness Fright Night 12
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1# Woods misses with a wild body shot. Takamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takamura misses with a kick to the body and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2# Woods closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Woods lands in his opponent's guard. Takamura is adopting a defensive guard. Woods sitting in guard, not really doing much. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods won't allow Takamura to sweep him here. #T1# Takamura keeping full guard, as Woods tries to pass. Woods 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. Takamura keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully. Takamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Woods wants to pass the guard but Takamura is keeping the position. Takamura trying to control the position.
Woods wants to control from the top but Takamura keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Woods won't allow Takamura to sweep him here. Takamura trying to control 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. Takamura working a defensive guard but Woods passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Takamura trying to control here.
Takamura controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Takamura is trying to maintain the position but Woods is very close to passing his half guard. Takamura wants to improve his position but Woods is controlling well.
Woods is trying to control. Takamura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Woods with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Woods is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Woods tries to pass to full mount but Takamura defends it. Takamura wants to get back to full guard but Woods has mounted him! Woods with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3# Takamura tries to get back to half guard but can't. Takamura tries to lock up and control but Woods gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2# Woods is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Takamura has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Takamura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Woods wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Takamura tries to reverse the position but Woods maintains control.#T4##SUB2# Woods working for a guillotine from mount but Takamura is in no mood to give up. Takamura is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2# Woods working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Takamura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Woods has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Woods doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Woods working a defensive guard here.
Woods is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Takamura 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Woods looking for a guillotine here but Takamura defends easily.
Takamura controls the pace of the fight for a moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ickey Woods dominated that round. That's time! Takamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Woods blocks a jab. Woods connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Woods has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A telegraphed right hand from Takamura misses the target. Woods throws out a counter right but Takamura avoids it with no problem.#CL2# Woods closes the distance and clinches. Woods is trying to pull guard but Takamura has him pressed against the cage. Woods jumps guard but Takamura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Takamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2# Woods has closed the distance and engaged Takamura in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takamura. #T1# Takamura cracks Woods with a nice body shot.#BC# Takamura breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Woods tries to clinch up but Takamura circles away and keeps his distance. Takamura takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses. Woods closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Woods scores with a jab to the body. Woods swings and misses with a shot to the body and Takamura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A telegraphed right hand from Takamura misses the target. Woods is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Takamura misses with a left hand and Woods counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Woods connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Woods shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takamura as he avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Takamura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Mamoru Takamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods. A jab from Woods misses. Nice body punch from Takamura. This has been an exciting period of action! Takamura throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2# Woods instigates a clinch. #BC# Takamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Takamura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Woods counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3# Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Woods throws out a counter right but Takamura avoids it with no problem. Woods moves out of range as Takamura strikes. Takamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Woods releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A kick lands to the mid section there for Takamura. The fighters circling - Takamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Woods throws the left hand but Takamura avoids the punch easily. Takamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Woods counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4##CL2# Woods has closed the distance and engaged Takamura in a clinch.
#TD2# Woods jumps into guard, dragging Takamura to the mat.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Takamura from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Woods looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Woods keeping full guard, as Takamura tries to pass. Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woods is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2# Woods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woods controls Takamura momentarily but Takamura frees himself. Takamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ickey Woods will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Takamura throws a quick inside leg kick. Woods tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takamura paws at him with a jab and circles away. Takamura looks to land a left hand but Woods moved out of range nicely. The crowd cheers as Takamura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Woods doesn't seem phased though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takamura momentarily.
#KD# Takamura lands a big uppercut and Woods crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Woods looks OK. Takamura waves Woods back to his feet!#ROC# Woods is rocked! Takamura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Takamura lands with a right and another and another! Woods is in big trouble! Takamura lands again and this time it's lights out for Woods! A quality knockout there for Takamura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mamoru Takamura! In his post fight interview, Mamoru Takamura started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Madness 17 Cobb vs Ruas
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1# Moru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Woods. Woods circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moru lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Woods has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Woods and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Woods shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moru defends it nicely. Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range. Moru scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Moru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Woods momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Moru misses the target. Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru throws a poor cross that misses
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Moru lands with a nice body punch. #T1# Moru looks to throw the jab but Woods is out of range. Moru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Moru. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moru, right into the meat.
Moru scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Moru throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Woods stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Moru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away. Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Woods throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Moru misses with an uppercut. Woods saw that one coming. Woods takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Woods throws a big shot that misses. Woods showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moru.
Woods is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2# A slow jab from Moru misses its intended target. Woods looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Woods scores with the left hand. Moru knows he should have avoided that one. Ma Moru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. 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! A head kick misses from Moru. Moru throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily. Moru falls off balance throwing a combination
and Woods counters with a left to the body. Woods takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Moru throws a good cross that connects.
Moru wants to land a leg kick but Woods is out of range. Moru lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Woods circles away quickly and effectively. A little feinted left hand from Woods on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Moru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Moru throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily. A counter left hand to the body from Woods misses its target.#T3# Moru throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab. Woods looks for a takedown but Moru sprawls well. Moru throws out a counter right but Woods avoids it with no problem.#CL2# Moru moves into the clinch. Woods fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him. Woods jumps guard but Moru turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Woods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short body shot lands from Moru as the two fighters clinch.
Moru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woods is defending well for now. Woods blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Woods tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moru just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD# Woods pulls Moru into guard.
Moru tries to stand but Woods is controlling from the bottom. #T4# Moru trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. My spies in Hare of the Dog Gym inform me that Moru has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Moru slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Woods wants to control but Moru postures up. Woods is looking to reverse the position. Moru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working. Woods struggling a bit here. Woods is trying to improve his position. Moru tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Moru dominated that round. That's time! Woods's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Moru fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Woods checks it well. Woods tries for a takedown but Moru sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Moru shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Woods eats them both and turns towards Moru to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moru.
Moru has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Moru lands a nice looking body kick. A head kick from Moru lands but Woods takes it in his stride. Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods slips a jab from Moru. Woods jabbing away but nothing is landing. Moru throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moru throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
#T1# Moru lands a nice shot to the body.
Moru misses with a looping left. Moru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moru lands a right hook to the body.
Woods takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Moru misses with a low kick. It looked like Woods wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Moru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Woods takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Woods misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moru.
Moru throws a lazy uppercut
and Woods counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2# Moru lands a jab to Woods's midsection. A punch combination from Moru misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Moru stuns Woods with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Moru stuffs the takedown attempt from Woods. Woods gets slowly back to his feet. Moru looks to land a combination but Woods avoids it well. Woods tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moru manages to circle out of the way. Moru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Woods was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Moru throws a jab when Woods was well out of range. Moru misses with a head kick.
Moru throws a hook but Woods blocks it. Moru throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.#T3# Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woods really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Moru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Woods has time to react. Moru does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A slapping leg kick lands for Moru.
Moru with a jab. Moru throws out a leg kick but Woods moves out of range and Moru only half commits. Woods walks forward, straight into a front kick from Moru. A chopping leg kick lands by Moru. Woods misses with a takedown attempt - Moru sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Moru throws out a counter right but Woods avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Nice cross by Woods. Woods is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Moru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moru thinking. Moru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Moru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action! Moru misses with a right hand and Woods counters with a left to the body. Moru swinging wildly here.
Moru lands a two punch combo.
Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Moru counters with a series of strikes. Woods will be more careful next time no doubt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Moru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Moru tries to work over Woods's front leg with a kick but Woods checks it. The fighters circling - Moru throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Moru throws a combination that misses and Woods makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Moru lands a head kick. Woods smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Woods looks to land a left hand but Moru moved out of range nicely. Woods moves out of range of the strikes.#CL# Woods forces Moru back against the cage and clinches. A head punch on the inside from Moru fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods is trying to pull guard but Moru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Moru has a couple of punches blocked by Woods.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moru. Moru throws a head punch that misses. Woods tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Woods is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moru to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Woods successfully pulls guard.
#T1# Moru tries to stand but Woods is controlling from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Woods has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Moru wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position. Woods has a closed guard, preventing Moru from standing up. #SUB# Moru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woods has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moru has managed to get both his arms back between Woods's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Woods throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moru escapes and throws Woods's legs to the side, diving into side control! An elbow from Moru crashes against the mat.
#T2# Moru wants to stand but Woods has his arm trapped. Woods tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2# Moru decides to stand up, so the ref orders Woods to his feet. Moru jabs Woods to the body, keeping him at a distance. Moru throws a body shot but no joy. Woods is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Moru scoring well with a low kick there.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moru.
Woods slips a jab and a cross from Moru.
Moru tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Moru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Woods. That did some damage! Ma Moru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Moru works over Woods's head and body with a nice combination. Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woods was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Moru pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Woods throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it. No luck for Woods with that takedown attempt. Moru scores with a body shot.
Moru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Moru misses with a wild body shot. Woods seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Moru tries to land a front kick but Woods steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Moru lands with a good body shot.#T4# Moru throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Woods wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Moru lands with a shot to the body. Moru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Woods throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it. A jab lands there for Moru. Ickey Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Woods moves out of range as Moru strikes. Woods swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Moru lands a jab to Woods's midsection. Moru throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it. Woods throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it. Woods waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moru. Moru with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Woods to score with a decent uppercut. Moru looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range. Woods looks for a takedown but Moru sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight! Ma Moru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Moru has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru! Ma Moru took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 6
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Pico has Woods up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD# Woods ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Woods no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Pico trying to stand up but can't free himself from Woods's guard. Woods controls Pico momentarily but Pico frees himself. #SUB# Woods throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pico is working Woods over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Pico stands up over Woods, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Woods really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Pico stands up over Woods, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Woods looking for a guillotine here but Pico defends easily.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully. Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Woods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Woods pulls Pico in to control the position. Woods avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Pico with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Pico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pico missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB# Woods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pico defends it easily. Woods trying to control the position.
Woods seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Woods has Pico pulled in close to control his posture. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Pico trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Pico shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Woods manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Woods controls Pico momentarily but Pico frees himself. #T3##SUB# Woods is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Pico is sitting in close to Woods's body. Woods has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pico is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pico is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Woods.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ickey Woods! Ickey Woods made sure to mention his sponsor, Knockdown Clothes in his post fight interview. In defeat, Bryson Pico stepped up to the mic, saying 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'.
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Event:
Madness 10: BW CC Rd 2
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Dhelan gets a takedown into half guard. Woods wants to improve his position but Dhelan is controlling well.
Dhelan trying to mount his opponent but Woods defends it. Woods is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Woods wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Dhelan wants to work for an arm triangle but Woods is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dhelan wants to control but Woods is keeping him busy. Woods 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# Dhelan seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods trying to control here.
#SUB# Dhelan seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Woods looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1# Woods trying to control from the bottom.
Dhelan passes to full mount! Dhelan wants to take Woods's back here but Woods is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Woods is working to get back to half guard.
Dhelan is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Woods is in real trouble.
Woods tries to roll but Dhelan sticks to his back.
#SUB# Dhelan looking for the RNC. #SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Dhelan working for a choke but Woods is defending well. #T2# Woods wants to control his opponent's hands but Dhelan gets his hands free. Woods tries to roll but Dhelan sticks to his back.
#SUB# Dhelan working for a choke but Woods is defending well. #SUB# Woods is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dhelan gets his way!
Woods is really stuck here.
#SUB# Dhelan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Woods defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3# Woods is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Woods staying busy and making it hard for Dhelan to control. #SUB# Dhelan tightening his grip on Woods, looking for the choke. Woods tries to roll but Dhelan sticks to his back.
Dhelan wants to control but Woods is keeping busy.#SUB# Dhelan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Woods has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB# Dhelan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB# Dhelan looking to break Woods's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Woods remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dhelan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4# Woods prevents Dhelan from getting a body triangle.#SUB# Woods preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dhelan. Woods is really stuck here.
Woods breaks Dhelan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Woods tries to free his leg and advance position but Dhelan is retaining full guard. Dhelan 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. Woods throws a big elbow that misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dhelan keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully. #SUB# Dhelan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Woods escapes and throws Dhelan's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2# Woods tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Woods has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhan Dhelan dominated that round. 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##TD# Dhelan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Woods sprawls well initially but Dhelan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Woods pushes Dhelan off but Dhelan dives into side control.
Zhan Dhelan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Dhelan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Woods knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Dhelan wants to control but Woods is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods manages to get back to half guard. Woods wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Dhelan is looking for a kimura but Woods is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dhelan to get the leverage. #T1# Woods gets back to full guard.
Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Woods is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dhelan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Woods keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Woods looking for subs off his back but Dhelan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Woods is pressing down on Dhelan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Woods is trying to hold Dhelan in close to prevent damage but Dhelan has managed to pass into half guard.
Dhelan tries to pass to full mount but Woods defends it. #T2# Woods wants to control but Dhelan is keeping busy.
Woods is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Dhelan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Woods is looking for a sweep. Dhelan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Dhelan wants to work for an arm triangle but Woods is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3# The fighters are battling for position here. Woods manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Woods keeping full guard, as Dhelan tries to pass. #SUB2# Woods has his foot on Dhelan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dhelan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Woods is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dhelan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Woods tries to improve position but can't. Woods looking for a sweep but Dhelan has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB# Dhelan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Woods turns into him and now he's in Dhelan's guard.
#T4# Woods stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dhelan swivels though and keeps the full guard. Woods stands and throws Dhelan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Dhelan is looking for a sweep. Dhelan gets back to half guard. Dhelan gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Woods missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Dhelan wants to sweep here but Woods controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Dhelan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woods is aware though and is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zhan Dhelan will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##TD2# Woods looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Dhelan wants to control but Woods is keeping busy and won't allow it. Woods prevents Dhelan from improving his position. Dhelan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dhelan.#SUB# Woods avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woods trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dhelan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dhelan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around? Dhelan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Dhelan looking for a guillotine here but Woods defends easily.
#T1# Dhelan wants to sweep here but Woods controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Dhelan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Dhelan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Woods looking to pass the guard. Dhelan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Woods manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Woods is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dhelan is aware though and is defending well. Woods trying to control the position.
#T2# Dhelan wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position.#SUB2# Woods is looking for a triangle but Dhelan pushes his legs off easily.
Woods looking to control.
Dhelan trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dhelan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Woods is trying to control the position but Dhelan postures up. Dhelan trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Woods keeping full guard, as Dhelan tries to pass. #T3# Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2# Woods has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dhelan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Dhelan trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. Dhelan pushes down on Woods's leg and manages to get into half guard. Dhelan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Woods won't allow Dhelan to pass to mount. Woods tries to get to full guard but Dhelan has control of the leg. Woods trying to control here.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Ickey Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL# Dhelan clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Woods manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Woods working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dhelan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dhelan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Woods is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dhelan pushing down on Woods's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ickey Woods. Well Dhelan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhan Dhelan! In his post fight interview, Zhan Dhelan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Madness 6: BW/LOM Week 1
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL# The Crab has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2# Woods pulls guard successfully.
Woods utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Woods thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Woods is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. The Crab throws a big elbow that misses. Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Woods has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? The Crab keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Woods's head.#SUB2# Woods has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. The Crab doesn't defend quickly enough and Woods has managed to lock this one up! Can The Crab escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Woods on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ickey Woods! Jumping up and down and very excited, Ickey Woods waved his t-shirt featuring Knockdown Clothes's logo in front of the cameras. The defeated Henry The Crab had this to say: 'Respect man, respect!'.
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Event:
WVT18 Baby v Steve
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1# Griffith throws a leg kick that misses. Woods takes a kick to the side of the head. Griffith throws a head kick that misses. #CL# Griffith moves into range and clinches up with Woods. Woods tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Griffith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Griffith smiles and moves away.
Griffith thumps Woods with a low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griffith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.
A little feinted left hand from Griffith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Griffith misses with an uppercut
and Woods counters with a straight right hand.#T1##CL2# Griffith gets tackled into the cage by Woods. Woods maintains the clinch. #TD2# Woods successfully pulls guard.
Woods throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Woods has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Griffith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griffith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Woods on the ground.#SUB2# Woods throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Woods looking for a guillotine here but Griffith defends easily.
Griffith trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Griffith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB2# Griffith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woods trying to strike off his back.
Griffith trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Woods is looking for a triangle but Griffith pushes his legs off easily.
Griffith 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. Griffith tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard. Griffith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3# Griffith 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. Griffith'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.#SUB2# Woods isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Griffith stacks Woods on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Griffith! Woods struggling a bit here. Griffith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Woods is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Griffith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Woods is looking to improve his position.
Griffith controlling the action here. Woods is refusing to be controlled, as Griffith sits in half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Woods avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffith. 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 Anthony Griffith will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Woods loads up on a big right hand but Griffith slips the punch. Griffith throws the kick towards the body but Woods avoids it. Woods checks a low kick from Griffith. Woods looks like he wants to counter punch here. Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffith misses with a hook to the body
and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand! Good work by Woods as he checks the leg kick. Griffith throws a leg kick which misses Woods's front leg but catches the back leg as Woods tries to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griffith scores with a body shot.
Griffith throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily. A nice side step and Woods releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL# Griffith gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1# Griffith misses with a punch to the body.
Woods tries to pull guard but Griffith holds him up against the cage and eventually Woods drops back down to his feet.
Griffith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around? Woods tries to pull guard but Griffith holds him up against the cage and eventually Woods drops back down to his feet.
Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Griffith smiles and moves away.
Anthony Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods. Griffith lands a front kick. Griffith just misses with a punch to the body.
Woods wants to clinch. Griffith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2# Griffith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Woods ducks under a wild hook from Griffith. Woods dives in and grabs Griffith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffith pushes down on Woods's head and hops out. It appears Griffith was looking to counter with a kick there. A head kick misses from Griffith. Griffith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods. It appears Griffith was looking to counter with a kick there. Griffith swats away the attempt to clinch by Woods.#T3# Griffith throws the kick towards the body but Woods avoids it. Griffith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Griffith looks to land a right hand but Woods moved out of range. Woods swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL# Griffith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Woods on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Woods tries to pull guard but Griffith won't allow it.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Griffith has him pressed against the cage. Griffith controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4# Woods tries to pull guard but Griffith won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffith. Griffith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Woods being controlled against the cage. Woods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Woods jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Griffith walks away with a smile on his face. Woods gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Griffith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffith was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods. Griffith quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Griffith misses with the body kick and Woods counters with a stiff right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Griffith clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Griffith dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Nice defenses there by Griffith. Anthony Griffith is winning the standup battle so far. Griffith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Woods is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffith moves away. Griffith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Woods is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Griffith throws a big counter combination but Woods scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Griffith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Woods looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griffith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Griffith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A slapping body kick lands there for Griffith.#T1# Griffith circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Griffith gets in close and instigates a clinch. Woods tries to pull guard but Griffith forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Woods is trying to pull guard but Griffith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Woods is trying to pull guard but Griffith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Anthony Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods. Woods is trying to pull guard but Griffith has him pressed against the cage. Woods tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffith just stands there and leans against the cage. Woods is trying to pull guard but Griffith has him pressed against the cage. Woods blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woods jumps guard but Griffith stands there with Woods around his waist. Woods gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Griffith smiles and moves away.
Griffith misses with a right hand and Woods makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2# Griffith throws a body kick that misses. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Woods has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Woods and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Griffith moves into range and connects with a jab. Woods 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. Griffith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woods wants to counter with a clinch but Griffith pushes him away. Griffith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Woods just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGriffith. Woods tries for a takedown but Griffith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Griffith throws a quick counter head kick but Woods was just out of range. Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffith.
#T3##KD# Griffith lands a big uppercut and Woods crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Woods looks OK. Griffith waves Woods back to his feet!#ROC# Woods is rocked! Griffith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woods looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Woods is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffith finish him? Woods with a poor takedown and Griffith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2# Woods forces Griffith back against the cage and clinches. Woods fails to pull guard.
#TD2# Woods jumps into guard, dragging Griffith to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Woods is trying to keep Griffith in close.
Woods seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2# Woods is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffith is aware though and is defending well. Woods takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Griffith wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving. #SUB2# Woods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griffith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Woods keeping moving, preventing Griffith from controlling successfully. Anthony Griffith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Griffith advances to half guard. Ickey Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Griffith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Woods is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Woods wants to control but Griffith is keeping busy.
Woods is looking for a sweep. Griffith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Woods actively working from the bottom here. Griffith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight! Anthony Griffith showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Griffith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Griffith! A victorious Anthony Griffith 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:
WVT15 McTavish v Foot
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1# Yonic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Yonic getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Yonic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Woods counters with a straight right hand. Yonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Yonic. Boss Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Yonic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Woods's guard. Yonic with a nice head shot there.#SUB2# Woods is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yonic is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Woods has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yonic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Yonic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Woods is adopting a defensive guard. Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2# Woods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Woods throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yonic uses it to pass to side control.
Yonic is looking to take a break and control but Woods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Woods takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yonic lands an elbow. Woods tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yonic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Yonic lands an elbow. Woods is looking to regain half guard here but Yonic keeps moving and retains side control. #T2# Woods is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Woods taking punishment in the form of punches.
Woods takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Woods is trying to escape the position but Yonic is controlling the position. Yonic wants to control but Woods is keeping him busy. Woods tries to bench press Yonic off him but Yonic keeps the position. Woods is still trying to improve position. Woods takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yonic trying to control the action but Woods is working from the bottom. Yonic is chipping away with strikes.
#T3# Woods is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Yonic grinds an elbow into Woods's temple. #SUB# Yonic is trying to get an arm triangle but Woods is defending well. Yonic landing strikes. Woods on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Woods is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Woods has hold of Yonic's hands but Yonic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Woods is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Woods is trying to get back to full guard. Yonic content to control rather than advance. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yonic lands a nice short elbow.#T4# Yonic is taking a breather. Woods 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. Yonic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Woods for as long as he can get away with. Woods is not content to let Yonic control the position. Yonic lands with a punch from half guard. Woods controlling the position well. Nice strikes from Yonic there. Woods trying to control but Yonic postures up.
Woods works his way to full guard. Good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Yonic misses with a hook
and Woods counters with a nice uppercut. Woods slips a jab from Yonic. Yonic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Woods stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Woods takes one to the side of the head.
Yonic throws a sloppy body shot
and Woods counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yonic dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yonic scores with a nice strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yonic throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Woods counter with a right hand. Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
Yonic lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1# Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yonic.
Woods feints the counter takedown. A swing and a miss from Woods. A little feinted left hand from Yonic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Yonic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Yonic staying out of range there. Yonic missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A nice side step and Woods releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Yonic is looking to wear down Woods with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Yonic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Yonic throws a hook but Woods avoids it easily. Boss Yonic is winning the standup battle so far. Woods tries to clinch but Yonic is having none of it. Yonic thows a left - swing and a miss! Woods is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yonic with a body shot. Woods lands a nice hook to Yonic's body. Yonic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Yonic misses with an uppercut
and Woods connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Yonic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yonic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
Yonic missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Woods connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Woods throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yonic counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2# Woods darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Yonic wants to improve his position but Woods is controlling well.
Woods is pressing down on Yonic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yonic is holding on for now. #SUB2# Woods is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yonic defends it well. #T3# Yonic works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Yonic has an active guard here but Woods has managed to pass into half guard.
Yonic wants to improve his position but Woods is controlling well.
Yonic gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Yonic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Woods won't allow Yonic to sweep him here. #T4##SUB# Yonic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woods doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woods manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Woods forces his way into half guard. Yonic is looking to control Woods's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yonic avoid being mounted? Yonic tries to get to full guard but Woods has control of the leg. Yonic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yonic. Yonic controls Woods momentarily but Woods frees himself. Woods stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yonic swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ickey Woods will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Woods clobbers Yonic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Woods on the wrong end of a nice jab. Woods ducks under a wild hook from Yonic.#TD2# Woods shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yonic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Yonic is adopting a defensive guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Woods postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yonic is really struggling to control Woods but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1# Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Woods postures up in Yonic's guard and throws a big left but Yonic blocks it. Woods postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yonic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Yonic staying out of range there. Yonic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Donk. Yonic catches Woods right on the button with a cross. Woods slips a straight right by Yonic. Woods tries to counter with a clinch but Yonic shakes him off and moves away. Yonic throws a hook to the side of Woods's head but Woods sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yonic misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab. #T2# Woods slips under a jab. Woods throws out a counter right but Yonic avoids it with no problem. Yonic misses with a wild body shot. Woods is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Yonic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woods. It seemed like Woods was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Yonic misses with a straight left. Yonic misses with a straight left. Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Woods clobbers Yonic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A big left from Woods misses. It looked like Yonic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Yonic misses the shot to the body. #TD# Woods gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yonic to score an easy takedown into full guard. Woods wants to get back to his feet but Yonic passes into half guard.
#T3##REVB# Yonic scoring with strikes to the body and head. Yonic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Woods is refusing to be controlled, as Yonic sits in half guard. Woods tries to roll over but Yonic keeps him under control. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yonic lands a nice short elbow. Yonic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Yonic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Yonic working the head and body with strikes. #T4# Woods tries to get to full guard but Yonic has control of the leg. Yonic stalling. #SUB2# Woods looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Woods has hold of Yonic's hands but Yonic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Yonic working over Woods with some ground and pound. Woods looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC# Woods is rocked!#SUB# Yonic is working for a submission of some sort.
Woods is still in real trouble! Can Yonic finish him? Woods wants to improve his position but Yonic is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boss Yonic. Well Yonic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Yonic! Boss Yonic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WVT12 Carsara v Bell
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1# Jedrzejczyk scores with a decent looking hook. Jedrzejczyk misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2# and Woods counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Woods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Woods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC# Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jedrzejczyk.
Woods looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jedrzejczyk throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Woods takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Woods with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jedrzejczyk to score with a decent uppercut. A jab from Woods misses. Jedrzejczyk misses with a double jab
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab. Jedrzejczyk takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses. Jedrzejczyk misses with a right hand and Woods counters with a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Woods gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##BC# Jedrzejczyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jedrzejczyk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Woods counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2# Woods has managed to clinch.
Jedrzejczyk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Woods is trying to pull guard but Jedrzejczyk has him pressed against the cage. Jan Jedrzejczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods. Woods tries to pull guard but Jedrzejczyk forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Woods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jedrzejczyk can't break the clinch.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Jedrzejczyk has him pressed against the cage. Woods tries to pull guard but Jedrzejczyk forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Woods tries to pull guard but Jedrzejczyk won't allow it.
#TD2# Woods has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jedrzejczyk uses from the top position. Jedrzejczyk tries to stand but Woods is controlling from the bottom. Woods is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Woods trying to control the position.
Jedrzejczyk wants to stand but Woods is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SUB2# Woods is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jedrzejczyk frees his head nicely. Oh but Woods has switched to an armbar! Jedrzejczyk is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ickey Woods! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ickey Woods made sure he mentioned Knockdown Clothes, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
EMP Verygood vs Alcala
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1# Woods shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Narz throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woods! But no joy. Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range. Woods let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Woods drops his hands momentarily and Narz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Woods tries to clinch and Narz counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC# Woods is rocked! Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Woods ducks right into an uppercut from Narz. Woods is still on wobbly legs! Can Narz finish him? Woods slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Woods seems to have recovered his senses. Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Narz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Narz misses the jab. A little jabbing left from Woods on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
#T1# Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narz. Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz. Narz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Woods counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Peter Narz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Narz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Narz avoids the body shot from Woods.
Narz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Woods. Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away. Woods scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.#T2# Woods moves to clinch but Narz breaks away and Narz counters with a lovely shot to the body. Woods lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Woods lands with a hook. Narz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz. A looping hook to the body misses from Woods. Narz does a little dance to reset his feet. Narz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Narz lands a slapping body shot.
Woods avoids the body shot from Narz.
Woods looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Narz is looking to wear down Woods with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3# Woods misses with an uppercut. Narz scores with a hook to the body. Woods takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Woods on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Narz throws a shot to the body.
Narz needs to keep his hands up - Woods had a free shot at his head there. Narz misses with a jab to the body
and Woods counters with a nice body shot. A decent looking cross lands there for Woods. Woods misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4# Woods moves forwards but Narz connects with a nice, crisp jab. Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz. Narz misses with a jab to the body
#CL2# and Woods counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Woods. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Woods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Narz.
Narz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Woods tries to pull guard but Narz forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Peter Narz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods. Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Woods is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Woods blocks a body shot from Narz. Woods jumps guard but Narz stands there with Woods around his waist. Woods gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Narz misses with the head strike.
#TD2# Woods pulls guard. Woods trying to keep a closed guard but Narz is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Narz dominated that round. 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# Narz misses with a body shot.
Woods moves away from the strike by Narz. Woods fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Narz throws a body shot but no joy. It seemed like Woods was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nice shot lands for Narz. Woods avoids the body shot from Narz.
Peter Narz is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Narz misses with a wild body shot. We've been told by Narz's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Narz is just out of range.#T1# Narz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narz thuds a left hand into Woods's body. Woods takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Narz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Narz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Narz is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Narz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Woods momentarily.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2# Narz throws a big shot that misses. Woods looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Narz misses the shot to the body. It seemed like Woods was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2# Woods shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES# Narz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Woods keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Woods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peter Narz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods. Woods tries to pull guard but Narz forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Narz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Narz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A short body shot lands from Narz as the two fighters clinch.
Narz struggles to land a body shot inside as Woods controls his hands.
#T3# Narz presses Woods against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Woods tries to pull guard but Narz won't allow it.
Woods prevents a body shot from Narz. Woods tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Narz just stands there and leans against the cage. Narz is leaning against Woods and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Woods tries to pull guard but Narz forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Woods is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Narz to keep the fight standing. Narz scores with a shot to the side of Woods's head. Woods fails to pull guard.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A quick uppercut on the inside from Narz. #TD2# Woods successfully pulls guard.
#SU# Narz stands up from Woods's guard - Narz perhaps looking for a knockout. Narz throws a shot to the body.
#T4# Woods goes for a double leg but Narz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Narz continues to drive forward. Narz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Narz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Narz thuds his right hand into Woods's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Narz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Woods counters with a straight right hand. Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Woods is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Narz with a body shot. Woods misses with a body shot.
Narz misses with a wild body shot. And Woods tries to counter it with a takedown but Narz pushes his down on his head and steps out. Woods walks into a stiff left hand from Narz. Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Narz dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2# Woods gets a clinch. Narz misses with a punch to the body.
Woods tries to pull guard but Narz won't allow it.
Narz digs a right hand underneath Woods's ribcage. Woods let out a lung full of air as it connected. Woods jumps guard but Narz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Narz scores with a shot to the side of Woods's head. Narz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2# Woods pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Narz wants to stand but Woods is controlling his posture from full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU# Narz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range. Woods tries to close the distance and clinch up but Narz swats him away and circles back towards the center. Narz throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range. Woods let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Narz throws a hook to the side of Woods's head but Woods sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Narz keeps the fight on the outside. Woods drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2# Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz with a hook. A jab from Narz does it's job there. Narz connects with a body shot. Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away. Woods tries to counter by closing the distance. Narz swings and misses with a shot to the body and Woods counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Woods throws out a loose jab but Narz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Woods gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Narz counters with a lovely shot to the body. Peter Narz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods. Narz throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it. It seemed like Woods was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Narz misses with a body punch
#CL2# and Woods counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Woods. Narz tries to throw a body punch but Woods avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage. A right hand to the body from Narz.
Narz lands a body punch in the clinch. Narz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Woods tries to pull guard but Narz forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Narz lands with a right to the head. Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Narz smiles and moves away.
Woods misses with a straight left. Narz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Narz misses the shot to the body. Woods wants to counter the offense by Narz and move into the clinch position. Narz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around?#T4# Narz misses with a hook
and Woods connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nice takedown defense from Narz. No joy for Woods on that attempt. Ickey Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Narz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Narz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A shot to the body from Narz misses and Woods counters with a straight punch to the midsection. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Narz misses with a body shot.
Narz sets himself, and Woods steps forward looking for the clinch! Narz avoids it this time. Woods throws a poor cross that misses
and Narz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Peter Narz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Narz throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Peter Narz showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Narz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Narz! During a confident post fight interview, Peter Narz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs Piano
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1# Osterberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Woods misses with a wild body shot. Osterberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL# Woods closes the distance and pushes Osterberg back into the cage.#BC2# Osterberg manages to break the clinch.
Osterberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Osterberg there as he acknowledges the shot. Osterberg scores with a push kick. Nice body kick there by Osterberg. Osterberg misses with a kick to the body and Woods counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Osterberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Osterberg throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Woods counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Woods is looking to clinch. Woods misses the shot to the body. #T1# Woods closes the distance and clinches up with Osterberg, looking for a takedown. Woods pushes Osterberg against the cage but Osterberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2# Woods gets caught napping as Osterberg dives in and scores a takedown. Woods manages to retain guard. Osterberg advances to half guard. Osterberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Woods's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Osterberg not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB# Woods looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Osterberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Woods is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Osterberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB# Woods is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osterberg pulls his head out easily. Woods wants to improve his position but Osterberg is controlling well.
#T2# Woods is working hard here to advance position. Osterberg not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Osterberg trying to pass the guard but Woods defending well. Woods is not content to let Osterberg control the position. Woods wants to control but Osterberg is keeping busy and won't allow it. Osterberg is looking to take a break and control but Woods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Woods is looking to improve his position.
#T3# Woods wants to control but Osterberg is keeping busy and won't allow it. Woods gets back to full guard.
Osterberg wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving. #SUB# Woods isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Osterberg stacks Woods on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Osterberg! Woods is trying to get back to half guard. Osterberg scores with punches from side control. #T4# Woods tries to improve position but can't. Woods is not content to let Osterberg control the position. Woods is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Osterberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Osterberg wants to free his trapped foot but Woods is holding on for dear life with his legs. Osterberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Osterberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Woods tries to get to full guard but Osterberg has control of the leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Osterberg will probably get the nod. That's time! Woods's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Woods connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Osterberg's hands. Woods swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2# and Osterberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Woods controls Osterberg momentarily but Osterberg frees himself. Osterberg cracks Woods with a solid left hand.#SUB# Woods is looking for a triangle but Osterberg pushes his legs off easily.
Osterberg controlling from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Osterberg connects with a couple of short punches. James Osterberg has got the better of the ground game so far. Woods is trying to keep Osterberg in close.
#T1# Osterberg advances to half guard. Woods on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Osterberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Woods doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Osterberg. Osterberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Woods is trying to get back to full guard. Osterberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Woods wants to control but Osterberg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2# Woods is looking for a sweep. Osterberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Osterberg stops Woods from getting back to his feet.
Osterberg working the head and body with strikes. Osterberg controlling the action here. Woods is staying active underneath Osterberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Woods wants to improve his position but Osterberg is controlling well.
Woods really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Osterberg content to control rather than advance. Woods taking some punishment here, with Osterberg in his half guard. Osterberg moves nicely into side control. Woods manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3# Osterberg drops an elbow to the side of Woods's head. Osterberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The fighters are battling for position here. Woods manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Osterberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Woods avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Woods has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Osterberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Osterberg with a flurry of punches that miss. Osterberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Osterberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Osterberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Osterberg looking to pass the guard. Osterberg keeps trying to improve his position. Osterberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Osterberg landing with the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Osterberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Osterberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round! #R3# A thudding body kick lands there by Osterberg!
#TD2# Osterberg gets a double leg takedown into Woods's guard. Osterberg trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. Osterberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Osterberg trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. #SUB# Osterberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Osterberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB# Woods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Osterberg defends it easily.#T1# Osterberg wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving. Osterberg stands and throws Woods's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2# Osterberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Woods is defending well. Osterberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working. Woods tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Osterberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. James Osterberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Osterberg is looking to take a break and control but Woods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Woods taking punishment in the form of punches.
Woods being controlled for a moment. Woods is trying to control Osterberg's posture but Osterberg avoids it. Woods is looking to regain half guard here but Osterberg keeps moving and retains side control. #T3# Osterberg trying to control the action but Woods is working from the bottom. Woods is working to avoid the ground and pound but Osterberg connects with a decent elbow. Osterberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working. Osterberg is staying tight to Woods's torso, preventing him from escaping. Woods tries to buck Osterberg off but Osterberg is having none of it. Osterberg trying to control the position but Woods is working away. Woods on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Woods tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Osterberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4# Osterberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working. Osterberg working away. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Ickey Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Woods is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Osterberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Osterberg wants to control but Woods is keeping him busy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Osterberg cracks Woods with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! James Osterberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Osterberg 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Osterberg! James Osterberg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EMP Steve vs Bulletowich
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Head shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2# Head is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Woods doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Head. Head is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Woods is looking for a sweep. Head is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Woods manages to get to full guard.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Head from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Woods is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Woods is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1# Woods keeping moving, preventing Head from controlling successfully. #SUB# Head is posturing up here but Woods has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Head tries to roll out but it's too tight and Head has to tap! Slick submission there by Woods!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ickey Woods! An out of breath and clearly excited Ickey Woods thanked Knockdown Clothes for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
EMP MacGowan vs Snowdon
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1# Woods dodges the punch combination from Beliy.
The fighters circling - Woods throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Beliy thows a left - swing and a miss! Woods looks like he wants to counter punch here. Woods misses with a looping left. Woods cracks Beliy with a good jab. Beliy throws a nice outside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beliy connects with a body shot that sends Woods's belly button to the back. Woods misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1# A jab lands there for Woods. Beliy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Beliy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Beliy is just out of range. Beliy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Beliy tries to bum rush Woods with a series of wild strikes but Woods uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Beliy swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Woods lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beliy at a distance.
Sasha Beliy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Beliy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woods sees it coming and avoids it easily. Beliy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods.#T2# Beliy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Woods's hands. Beliy cracks Woods with an open hand slap. Woods takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Beliy looks to land a right hand but Woods moved out of range. Woods tests Beliy's chin there with a solid looking shot. Beliy throws a jab but it's blocked by Woods. Beliy lands a jab to the nose. Beliy jabbing away but nothing is landing. Woods tries to close the distance and clinch but Beliy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3# Beliy looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range. Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Beliy is just out of range. Woods shoots in looking for a takedown but Beliy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woods's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beliy. Beliy just misses with a punch to the body.
Beliy swinging wildly here.
Woods steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beliy. Woods moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4# Beliy swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Beliy with a jab. Beliy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Woods 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. Sasha Beliy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Beliy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Woods closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Woods gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beliy. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Woods with a poor takedown #CL# and Beliy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Beliy. Sasha Beliy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods. Beliy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Beliy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Beliy dominated that round. 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# Woods looks to throw the jab but Beliy is out of range. Woods gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Woods chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beliy can pounce on him.
Woods wants to clinch up but Beliy keeps it at a distance. Beliy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around? Beliy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beliy jabs at Woods's body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beliy scores with a sloppy right hand. Woods should have avoided that one. Woods throws a jab when Beliy was well out of range. Beliy connects with a jab.#T1# Beliy lands a hook that stumbles Woods back into the cage. Beliy follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Woods to the canvas! Beliy pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Woods has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sasha Beliy!
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Event:
EMP Tower vs Wolff
Date: Dec 28, 2018 |
#R1# Baby looks to land a left hand but Woods moved out of range nicely. Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods misses the shot to the body. Woods misses with a straight left. Woods doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Baby to counter with a crisp jab. Baby misses with a looping left. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woods! But no joy. Baby throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baby moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL# Baby clinches with his opponent.
Baby misses with a short punch on the inside. Baby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Woods looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Baby tries to work over Woods's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Baby struggles to land a body shot inside as Woods controls his hands.
Baby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Woods tries to pull guard but Baby holds him up against the cage and eventually Woods drops back down to his feet.
Baby struggles to land a body shot inside as Woods controls his hands.
Baby tries to throw a body punch but Woods avoids it by throwing Baby back against the cage. Baby tries a body shot but Woods blocks it.
Baby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Woods is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baby to keep the fight standing. Maxxy Baby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods. Baby has a couple of punches blocked by Woods.
Baby tries to throw a body punch but Woods avoids it by throwing Baby back against the cage. Baby swings wildly with an uppercut but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it. Baby misses with a body punch.
Baby misses with some punches.
Baby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Woods. Baby misses with a punch on the inside.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Baby has him pressed against the cage. Baby lands a shoulder strike. Baby swings wildly with an uppercut but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it. Woods prevents a body shot from Baby. Baby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woods backwards. #T2# Woods tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baby just stands there and leans against the cage. Baby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Woods. Woods tries to pull guard but Baby won't allow it.
#TD2# Woods jumps into guard, dragging Baby to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baby is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2# Woods is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baby trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Baby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baby sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB2# Woods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Baby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Baby trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. Baby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# Woods working for a triangle but Baby defends it easily.
Baby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# Woods has his foot on Baby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baby works his way back into a safe position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baby is pushing down on Woods's leg trying to pass to half guard. Woods is fighting to maintain full guard but Baby has managed to sneak the leg through. Woods moves into full guard.
Woods being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2# Woods is looking for a triangle but Baby pushes his legs off easily.
Baby sitting in guard, not really doing much. Baby'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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Baby passes into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxxy Baby dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Baby scores with a jab. Baby is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Woods lands with a good body shot. Good exchange - Baby coming out on top. Woods fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Woods looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baby lunges at Woods with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Woods's hand. Baby swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Baby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around? Woods wants to clinch up but Baby keeps it at a distance.#T1# A shot to the body from Baby misses enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab. Woods misses with a body shot.
Baby throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab. Baby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it. Woods closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Baby goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Baby misses the shot to the body. Woods tries to counter with a clinch but Baby shakes him off and moves away. Baby throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it. Baby lands with a cross. Baby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Baby. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# Baby gets tackled into the cage by Woods. Woods maintains the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baby lands a left hand.
#TD2# Woods gets control of Baby's arms and successfully pulls guard. Woods will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Woods looking for a guillotine here but Baby defends easily.
Baby stays in close to Woods's body and controls the position. Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baby sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3# Baby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Woods is looking for a triangle but Baby pushes his legs off easily.
Baby postures up.
Woods keeping full guard, as Baby tries to pass. Baby's corner is telling him to maintain position. Baby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Woods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baby defends it easily.#SUB2# Woods has his foot on Baby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baby works his way back into a safe position though. Baby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Baby continues to stall.#SUB2# Woods has his foot on Baby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baby works his way back into a safe position though.#T4# Baby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Baby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woods is keeping the position for now. Baby is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Woods is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Baby from controlling successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Baby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Baby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Baby looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxxy Baby dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Woods drops his hands momentarily and Baby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods tries to counter by closing the distance. Woods moves forwards but Baby connects with a nice, crisp jab. Woods misses with a straight left. Baby dips to his left and cracks Woods with an uppercut! Baby throws out a powerful jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Woods on the side of the head. Baby lands with a hook. Woods tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A big left from Baby misses. Baby cracks a nice hook into Woods's ribs.#T1# Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baby. Danga de danga de dang - Baby scores with a four punch combination! Woods tries to clinch up but Baby circles away and keeps his distance. Woods takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Woods moves away from the strike by Baby. Baby throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it. Woods shoots in for a double leg but Baby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Donk. Baby catches Woods right on the button with a cross. Baby throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it. Maxxy Baby is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# Good exchange - Baby coming out on top. Woods on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Baby misses with a right hand and Woods counters with a straight right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice defenses there by Woods. Baby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Maxxy Baby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Woods slips a jab and a cross from Baby.
Woods throws out a counter right but Baby avoids it with no problem. Baby punishes Woods's body with a nice straight punch. Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baby.
Baby misses with a looping left. Baby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3# Woods gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Baby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Woods has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Baby misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely. Baby cracks Woods with an open hand slap. A combination from Baby does no damage. Baby swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Baby misses with a wild body shot. Woods swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Baby throws a hook to the side of Woods's head but Woods sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A little jabbing left from Woods on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Baby lands with a good body shot. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Woods is defended easily by Baby. Maxxy Baby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods.#T4# Baby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woods! But no joy. Ickey Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Baby scores with a decent looking hook. Maxxy Baby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baby throws a right hand that misses
and Woods cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. No joy there for Baby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Woods uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baby. Woods wants to counter the offense by Baby and move into the clinch position. Woods takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Baby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Maxxy Baby showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baby, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxxy Baby! A very excited looking Maxxy Baby made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TGC 84
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1# Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syndal.
A little feinted left hand from Woods on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Syndal swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Syndal. Woods slips under a jab from Syndal. Syndal swats away the attempt to clinch by Woods. Syndal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Woods. Woods has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA in the buildup to the fight. Syndal misses with a series of wild punches.
Woods tries to clinch there but Syndal circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syndal. Woods tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Syndal manages to circle out of the way. A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet. Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it. Woods throwing a counter right hand but Syndal manages to avoid it. Woods avoids the body shot from Syndal.
Syndal connects with a solid leg kick. Syndal has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1# Woods blocks a jab. Syndal stuffs the takedown. Syndal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Syndal duly obliges. #TD# Syndal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Woods to score an easy takedown into full guard. Syndal keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully. Syndal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Woods has passed into side control.
Woods tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB# Woods is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Syndal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Syndal is looking to regain half guard here but Woods keeps moving and retains side control. The ground and pound from Woods seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB# Woods working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Woods looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3# Woods tries to advance to mount but can't. Woods is working hard here to advance position. Woods moves into full mount! #SUB# Woods looking to secure an arm triangle but Syndal defends it well. Woods looking to control but Syndal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Woods wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Syndal holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Woods tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Syndal manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Syndal, under a barage of strikes from Woods.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Woods is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maverick Syndal 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# A good leg kick by Syndal. Woods missing with a left hand there. Syndal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Woods takes a shot right to the bread basket. A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet. Syndal throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Woods is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Syndal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Syndal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab by Syndal. Syndal throws a big shot that misses. Woods swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Syndal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1# Syndal throws a hook but Woods blocks it. As Syndal tries to get set, Woods tries to push him back and clinch up but Syndal manages to avoid the attempt. Woods ducks right into an uppercut from Syndal. Syndal throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range. Syndal misses with a hook
and Woods counters with a straight right hand. Woods avoids the body shot from Syndal.
Nice takedown defense from Syndal. No joy for Woods on that attempt. Syndal lands with a nice body punch. A good leg kick by Syndal. Syndal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Woods at a distance.
Syndal misses with a jab to the body
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Woods takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Syndal throws a right and a left that Woods avoids nicely. Syndal has been the more effective fighter overall so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Woods fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet. Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it. It looked like Woods wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Woods needs to keep his hands up - Syndal had a free shot at his head there. Woods misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him. A slapping leg kick lands for Syndal.
Woods uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal. Syndal cracks Woods with a right hand to the side of the head. Syndal throws the left hand but Woods avoids the punch easily. Woods throwing a counter right hand but Syndal manages to avoid it. Maverick Syndal seems to be getting the better of the standup. Syndal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Woods's head backwards. Syndal swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Woods tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3# Syndal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Woods circles away quickly and effectively. Woods takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Syndal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syndal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Syndal. As Syndal tries to get set, Woods tries to push him back and clinch up but Syndal manages to avoid the attempt. Syndal misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely. Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it. Woods moves into range and connects with a jab. Woods doesn't manage to clinch there - Syndal circles away.
Syndal connects with a solid leg kick. Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it. Woods checks a leg kick.#T4# A good leg kick by Syndal. Syndal lands a body shot.
Maverick Syndal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Syndal lunges at Woods with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Woods's hand. Syndal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Woods rather than just go for the knockout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range. Syndal pushing out the jab but it's not landing. An attempted straight right counter from Woods misses the target. Syndal throws a hook but Woods blocks it. Syndal misses with an uppercut. A swing and a miss from Woods. Syndal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods. Syndal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Woods momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Syndal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Woods's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Syndal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Woods. Syndal missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Woods shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Syndal as he jumps to the side. Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syndal.
Syndal lands a nice shot to the body.
Syndal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Woods under the eye. Syndal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Syndal. Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Syndal throws a sloppy body shot
and Woods connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Woods takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Woods works the jab nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Woods looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Syndal is fending him off so far but Woods persists. Nope, Syndal circles away and we're back to standing. Syndal swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Syndal. Woods takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Woods gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Syndal cracks Woods with a good jab. Syndal throws a sloppy body shot
and Woods counters with a stiff right hand. Syndal throws a sloppy body shot
and Woods counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Syndal stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him. Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2# Woods misses with a looping right.#TD# Woods drives through with a takedown into guard. Syndal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Woods looking to pass the guard. Syndal is pulling down on Woods's head to control his posture. Woods advances to half guard. Woods throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Syndal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Woods thows a huge punch but Syndal dodges it nicely.
#T3# Woods is keen to just control but Syndal is a slippery customer. Woods tries to pass to full mount but Syndal defends it. Syndal is refusing to be controlled, as Woods sits in half guard. Syndal tries to get to full guard but Woods has control of the leg. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB# Woods is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Woods wants to pass the guard but Syndal is defending well. Ickey Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU# Woods decides to stand up. Syndal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Woods counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Woods throws a body shot but no joy. Syndal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Syndal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Woods tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Syndal counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Maverick Syndal. I've got Syndal 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maverick Syndal! A very excited looking Maverick Syndal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TGC 77
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Gentili shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Woods napping and manages to drive through into side control! Woods gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2# Gentili is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gentili is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# Gentili is trying to work for a kimura but Woods is defending well.
Gentili missing with the ground and pound from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gentili works his foot free and advances to mount. Woods working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2# Woods defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gentili. #T1# Woods has given up his back here. Will Gentili look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Our spies down at at Jitz MMA inform us that Gentili has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2# Woods fending off the submission attempt from Gentili. Woods tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Woods is trying to escape the mount.
Woods manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2# Gentili seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Woods looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Woods is trying to maintain the position but Gentili is very close to passing his half guard.#T2# Gentili prevents Woods from improving his position. Gentili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working. #SUB# Woods is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gentili pulls his head out easily. Gentili is looking to take a break and control but Woods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Woods gets back to full guard.
Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Woods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gentili defends it easily.#T3# Gentili trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gentili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Woods is trying to keep Gentili in close.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Gentili from controlling successfully. Woods can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gentili controls the pace.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Woods lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2# Gentili shoots in and bounces Woods off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4# Gentili looking to pass the guard. Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gentili advances position into side control!#SUB2# Gentili thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Woods sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Woods keeping control of the position. Gentili prevents Woods from improving his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Gentili 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##TD2# Gentili scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Woods is looking to improve his position.
Gentili tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woods knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Woods is trying to get back to full guard. Woods trying to control from the bottom.
Woods makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Woods. Gentili wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB# Woods is looking for a triangle but Gentili pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Gentili is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB# Woods looking for subs off his back but Gentili has passed one foot through into half guard.
Woods regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB# Gentili got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woods has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gentili has managed to get both his arms back between Woods's legs - danger averted. Gentili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Woods is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gentili is aware though and is defending well. Danilo Gentili has got the better of the ground game so far. Woods is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Gentili avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Gentili thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2# Woods is trying to keep Gentili in close.
Gentili tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard. Gentili trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Woods seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Gentili trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Gentili drops back looking for a leg! Woods is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Woods manages to kick Gentili off! Gentili jumps back into Woods's guard. #SUB# Woods is looking for a triangle but Gentili pushes his legs off easily.
Gentili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3# Woods keeping full guard, as Gentili tries to pass. #SUB# Woods looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gentili passes Woods's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Gentili is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woods has managed to free his arm - good work. Woods trying to control but Gentili postures up.
Woods is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gentili jumps into side control! Woods definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4# A lull in the action here as Gentili stalls from top position. Gentili trying to control the action but Woods is working from the bottom. Gentili has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Woods! Gentili fails to take his opponent's back. Gentili prevents Woods from getting the reversal. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gentili is looking to work his way around to Woods's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Woods wants to control but Gentili is having none of it. Woods sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Gentili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##TD2# Woods gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB# Woods is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gentili is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Woods looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gentili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woods is keeping the position for now. Gentili wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving. Woods controls Gentili momentarily but Gentili frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods keeping moving, preventing Gentili from controlling successfully. Gentili pushing down on Woods's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1##SUB# Woods looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Gentili is thwarting Woods's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Gentili is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woods has managed to free his arm - good work. Woods won't allow Gentili to pass to mount. #SUB2# Gentili is working for a kimura but Woods is defending it quite comfortably.
Woods trying to control but Gentili postures up.
Gentili wants to take a breather but Woods is having none of it. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Gentili is working for a kimura but Woods is defending it quite comfortably.
Woods tries to roll over but Gentili keeps him under control. Woods is pressing down on Gentili's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Gentili trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Woods is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gentili defends well. Woods keeping moving, preventing Gentili from controlling successfully. Woods is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3# Gentili stands and throws Woods's legs to the side, diving into side control. Woods is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gentili off and has taken his back! Woods keeps control of the position as Gentili tries to break free.
#SUB# Woods working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Gentili trying to control the hands but Woods won't let him. Gentili is trying to break free.
#T4# Gentili looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB# Woods working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Gentili is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Woods has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Gentili taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ickey Woods! Ickey Woods gave a mention to Knockdown Clothes in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
TGC Crucible 30
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1# Woods waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fagan. Woods misses with a straight left. Fagan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Woods throws a lazy uppercut
and Fagan counters with a stiff right hand. Woods misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Woods takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A left lands for Fagan. Woods dips to his left and cracks Fagan with an uppercut! Fagan staying out of range there. Woods with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fagan to score with a decent uppercut. Woods displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fagan throws out the jab. Fagan works Woods's body with a nice hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fagan swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Woods appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Woods looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Woods misses with a looping right. Good exchange - Fagan coming out on top.#T1# Woods changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fagan tries to avoid it but Woods manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fagan to the ground. Fagan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Woods ducks under a wild hook from Fagan. Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fagan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Woods takes a jab right on the kisser.
Woods fails with the takedown and Fagan counters with a stiff right hand. Woods throws a looping overhand right but Fagan ducks down to avoid it. Woods shoots in for a takedown but Fagan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Paddy Fagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods. Fagan ducks under a wild hook from Woods. Fagan throws a body shot but no joy. Ickey Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fagan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Woods. Fagan jabs Woods to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2# Fagan misses with a right hand and Woods counters with a nice body shot. A cross from Fagan lands. Fagan throws a hook but Woods blocks it. 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! Donk. Fagan catches Woods right on the button with a cross. Woods slips a jab from Fagan. Fagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Woods takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Woods shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fagan but Fagan pushes him off and we're back to square one. Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fagan manages to avoid it. Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Fagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3# Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Fagan tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fagan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nice uppercut there from Fagan. A big right from Fagan misses. #CL2# Woods has managed to clinch.
#BC# Fagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paddy Fagan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Woods swings and misses with a shot to the body and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Woods is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fagan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Fagan avoids the body shot from Woods.
Woods pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4# Woods misses the shot to the body. Fagan lands with a right hand. Fagan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Woods throws a hook to the side of Fagan's head but Fagan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Woods misses with a hook. Fagan ducked under it nicely. Fagan throws a right hand that misses
letting Woods counter with a right hand. Fagan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Woods on the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Woods misses with an uppercut. #CL2# Woods closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Fagan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Woods is trying to pull guard but Fagan has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# Woods gets control of Fagan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Woods will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Fagan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Woods is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Fagan dominated that round. 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# Woods misses the body punch and Fagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fagan thows a left - swing and a miss! Woods misses with an uppercut
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fagan stuns Woods with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Woods avoids the body shot from Fagan.
Woods waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fagan. Fagan scores with a jab to the head.
Woods scores with a sloppy right hand. Fagan should have avoided that one. Woods throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods misses with a right hand letting Fagan counter with a right hand. Woods connects with a single shot there. Fagan cracks Woods with an open hand slap. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Woods shoots in and drives through. Fagan sprawls well. Fagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around?#T1# Woods wants to clinch. Fagan feints a jab promting Woods to slip. Fagan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Woods slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Fagan misses with the combination.
Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Fagan is just out of range. Fagan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Fagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Fagan. Fagan slips a jab from Woods. Woods throws a big shot that misses.#T2# Woods is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Woods wants to clinch up but Fagan keeps it at a distance. Fagan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Woods wants to clinch. Woods scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fagan doesn't seem bothered though. Woods throws a body punch but Fagan moves out of range. Fagan stuns Woods with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Fagan stalks Woods and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Woods's face. Woods staggers backwards, shaken. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Woods wants to clinch and Fagan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3# Fagan connects with the punch. Fagan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Woods under the eye. Woods throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woods slips a jab from Fagan. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woods! But no joy. Nice cross by Woods. Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Fagan counters with a left to the body. Fagan misses with a right hand and Woods counters with a left to the body. Woods misses with a hook. Woods lands a head shot. Fagan avoids the body shot from Woods.
Decent striking displayed by Fagan there. Fagan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Woods throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woods throws out a loose jab but Fagan uses good head movement to avoid it. Fagan lands a right hook to the body.
Woods loads up on a big right hand but Fagan slips the punch. Fagan jabs at Woods's body. Fagan digs a good body shot into Woods's ribs. Woods swings and misses with a shot to the body and Fagan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Fagan misses the shot to the body. Nice jab there from Fagan. Fagan lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Woods misses. Woods misses with a right hand letting Fagan counter with a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Fagan dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Fagan throws a right and a left that Woods avoids nicely. Fagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Fagan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods. Fagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Fagan. A nice side step and Woods releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A jab from Fagan misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woods! But no joy. Woods has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Woods throws a poor cross that misses
and Fagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Woods throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fagan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fagan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Fagan slips under a jab from Woods. Woods tries to clinch but fails miserably and Fagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fagan walks into a stiff left hand from Woods.#T1# Woods shoots in for a takedown but Fagan shows good takedown defense. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Woods, as that shot connected.
Woods misses with a body shot
and Fagan counters with a nice body shot. Fagan digs a good hook to Woods's body.
Woods keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fagan. Fagan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woods. Woods misses with a hook
and Fagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Woods has his takedown stuffed and Fagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Woods scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Woods misses the body punch and Fagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Woods tries to clinch but Fagan is having none of it. #T2# Jab by Fagan. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Woods walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Woods misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fagan.
Woods tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fagan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Fagan scores with a nice head shot. Nice shot by Fagan. Woods tries to clinch but fails miserably and Fagan counters with a series of strikes. Woods will be more careful next time no doubt. Fagan cracks Woods with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2# Woods takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Fagan breaks from the clinch.
Fagan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3# A combination from Fagan does no damage. Fagan cracks Woods with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A big right from Woods misses. Woods on the wrong end of a nice jab. Fagan looks to land a left hand but Woods moved out of range nicely. Woods is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Nice straight punches there by Fagan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fagan. Fagan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fagan.
Woods pushing out the jab but it's not landing. No joy there for Fagan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# Woods rushes Fagan and presses him up against the cage.#T4# Woods blocks a body shot from Fagan. Woods tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fagan just stands there and leans against the cage. Paddy Fagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods. Woods is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fagan to keep the fight standing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fagan misses with a punch to the body.
Woods tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fagan just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC# Fagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ickey Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Paddy Fagan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fagan scores with a decent looking hook. Fagan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods. Fagan digs a good hook to Woods's body.
Woods misses the body punch and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Woods tries to clinch up. Fagan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Woods misses with a lunging right hand
and Fagan counters with a straight right hand. Woods misses with a hook to the body
and Fagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fagan cracks a nice hook into Woods's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight! Paddy Fagan showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fagan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Fagan!
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Event:
TGC Crucible 26
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1# Woods misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bianchi.
Bianchi throws an off balance right hand
and Woods counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Woods throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bianchi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bianchi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at RWB GYM in the buildup to the fight. Woods tries to move into range but Bianchi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bianchi misses with a looping left. Woods looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Woods throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bianchi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Woods throws a lazy right hand but Bianchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bianchi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Woods lands a jab to Bianchi's midsection. Woods is looking to clinch. Bianchi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Good exchange - Bianchi coming out on top. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Woods throws a lazy right hand but Bianchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Woods with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bianchi to score with a decent uppercut. Woods missing with a left hand there. Bianchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bianchi. Bianchi throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot. Bianchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods. Woods misses with an uppercut. Bianchi saw that one coming. Bianchi throwing a counter right hand but Woods manages to avoid it. Bianchi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Woods's hands. Bianchi missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Woods ducks under a wild hook from Bianchi. Woods misses with an uppercut
and Bianchi counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bianchi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Woods counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Woods misses with a looping left. Bianchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Woods lands a body shot.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt - Bianchi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Woods avoids the body shot from Bianchi.
#T2# Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bianchi. Bianchi misses the jab. Woods's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Woods's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Bianchi lands with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bianchi misses with a straight right. A big right from Bianchi misses. Bianchi throws an off balance right hand
and Woods counters with a stiff right hand. Bianchi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Woods throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bianchi to counter with a crisp jab. Woods with a nice cross. Woods throws the left hand but Bianchi avoids the punch easily. Bianchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Woods misses with an uppercut
and Bianchi counters with a stiff right hand. Bianchi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3# Woods gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bianchi moves away. Woods misses with a body shot.
Woods moves in looking to clinch but Bianchi pushes him off. Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bianchi manages to avoid it. Bianchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woods. Woods looks like he wants to counter punch here. Woods takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bianchi looks to throw the jab but Woods is out of range. Bianchi swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Bianchi misses with a straight left. Bianchi lands a two punch combo.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Bianchi avoids the body shot from Woods.
#T4##CL2# Woods forces Bianchi back against the cage and clinches. Bianchi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Woods or not. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Bianchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bianchi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2# Woods moves into range and clinches up with Bianchi. Bianchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bianchi tries to circle away but Woods has him pinned against the cage. A short left from Bianchi. A head punch blocked on the inside by Woods. Bianchi has had enough of the clinch but Woods keeps him there for the moment. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bianchi. Bianchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bianchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC# Bianchi breaks from the clinch.
Woods gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Woods takes a swing at Bianchi's ribcage but misses. Woods slips under a jab from Bianchi. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bianchi throws a body shot but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bianchi dominated that round. 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# Bianchi misses with a hook
and Woods counters with a nice uppercut. Nice defenses there by Bianchi. Bianchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bianchi avoids the body shot from Woods.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Bianchi. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woods! But no joy. Bianchi misses with a straight left. Bianchi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bobby Bianchi is winning the standup battle so far. Woods misses with a body shot.
Woods throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bianchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bianchi moves away. Bianchi throws a hook to the side of Woods's head but Woods sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bianchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Woods circles away quickly and effectively. Bianchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woods wants to counter with a clinch but Bianchi pushes him away. Bianchi lands a nice shot that snaps Woods's head back.
#T1# Bianchi looks to land a left hand but Woods moved out of range nicely. A nice side step and Woods releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Bianchi connects with a jab. Woods connects with a crisp jab. Bianchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Woods throws a hook to the side of Bianchi's head but Bianchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bianchi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Woods counter with a right hand. Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bianchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods. Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Bianchi is just out of range. Bianchi throws a poor cross that misses
and Woods cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Woods takes a swing at Bianchi's ribcage but misses. Woods misses with a hook. Bianchi ducked under it nicely. Woods slips a straight right by Bianchi.#T2# Bianchi lands with a hook. Woods tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bianchi moves away. It looked like Bianchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bianchi slips a jab from Woods. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bianchi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bianchi lands with a shot to the body. Woods lands with an overhand left. Bobby Bianchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Woods tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bianchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. It looked like Bianchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Woods looks to land a left hand but Bianchi moved out of range nicely. Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bianchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bianchi lands with a cross. Bianchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range. Woods is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Woods steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bianchi. Woods missing with a left hand there. Bianchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bianchi is looking to counter punch.#T3# Woods throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Bianchi misses. Horrible takedown attempt by Woods or perhaps it was just good defense by Bianchi, which made it look bad. Woods walks into a left hand. Woods drops his hands momentarily and Bianchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bianchi. Nice defenses there by Woods. Bianchi thows a left - swing and a miss! Bianchi throws a jab when Woods was well out of range. Bianchi misses with a straight right. Woods cracks Bianchi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4# Woods scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Bianchi moves out of range as Woods strikes. Woods misses the shot to the body. Bianchi throws a lazy uppercut
and Bianchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2# Bianchi is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Woods throws a lazy right hand but Bianchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Woods walks into a jab. Bianchi slips under a jab from Woods. An attempted straight right counter from Bianchi misses the target. A slow jab from Bianchi misses its intended target. Bianchi misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely. Woods looks like he wants to counter punch here. Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bianchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Woods misses with a looping right. Woods tests Bianchi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Oh Bianchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bianchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woods. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Bianchi will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Woods tries to move into range but Bianchi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bianchi seems to have got his legs back now. A shot to the liver by Woods. Beautiful body shot. Bianchi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand! Woods staying out of range there. A little jabbing left from Woods on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bianchi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Woods has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A cross from Bianchi lands. Nice defenses there by Woods. Woods looks like he wants to counter punch here. Woods misses the body punch and Bianchi counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bianchi throws out the jab. Bianchi misses the jab. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Woods misses with a body shot
and Bianchi counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1# Bianchi can't break the clinch.
Bianchi is trying to break the clinch but Woods is controlling him. Woods tries to pull guard but Bianchi forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Bianchi lands with a light punch inside. Bianchi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Bianchi has him pressed against the cage. Woods jumps guard but Bianchi stands there with Woods around his waist. Woods gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bobby Bianchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods.#TD2# Woods jumps into guard, dragging Bianchi to the mat.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Woods is trying to control the position but Bianchi postures up. #SUB2# Woods working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bianchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bianchi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Bianchi is in close to Woods's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2# Bianchi is looking to stand up but Woods won't let him. Bianchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around?#SUB2# Woods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woods keeping full guard, as Bianchi tries to pass. #SUB2# Woods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bianchi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bianchi is pushing down on Woods's leg trying to pass to half guard. Woods is fighting to maintain full guard but Bianchi has managed to sneak the leg through. Bianchi wants to stand but Woods has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Bianchi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Woods is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bianchi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bianchi's back! Bobby Bianchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Bianchi trying to get back to his feet but Woods is in full control for now. #SUB2# Woods is looking for the choke from the back position but Bianchi is controlling his hands well. Woods avoiding Bianchi 's attempts to control his hands. Woods is trying to stick to Bianchi's back but Bianchi is turning into Woods. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Woods's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bianchi. Woods trying to control the position.
Bianchi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2# Woods throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bianchi uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Woods tries to bench press Bianchi off him but Bianchi keeps the position. #T4# Woods is trying to control Bianchi's posture but Bianchi avoids it. You can see the frustration on Woods's face as Bianchi controls the position. Ickey Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU# Bianchi decides to stand back up. A big right from Bianchi misses. Bianchi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The fighters circling - Woods throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Woods tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bianchi counters with a straight right hand. Woods on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Woods shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bianchi but Bianchi pushes him off and we're back to square one. Bianchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight! Bobby Bianchi showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bianchi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bianchi! Bobby Bianchi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TGC 62: Steve vs Murley
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1# Black lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice jab there from Woods. Black scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Woods misses with a hook to the body
letting Black counter with a right hand. Woods takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Woods waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black. Black throws a right and a left that Woods avoids nicely. Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it. Black looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Woods takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Black's coach down at VEGAS Top Team [$699/week] was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Black's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Woods is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Black on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black misses with a double jab
and Woods counters with a stiff right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Woods lands with a good body shot. Black jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot. Black misses with a straight left. Black throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.#T1# Black throws the left hand but Woods avoids the punch easily. Vlad Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice straight punches there by Black. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Black. Black misses with a left hand and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand! A shot to the body from Woods misses and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Black ducks under a wild hook from Woods. Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Black with a nice cross. Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Woods appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Black scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL# Woods rushes Black and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Woods pulls guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Woods is trying to keep Black in close.
#SUB# Woods throws his legs up looking for a submission but Black uses it to pass to side control.
Woods manages to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB# Woods looking for submissions off his back. Woods tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg. Woods is working hard here to advance position. Black is controlling the pace.
Black wants to pass to mount but Woods is defending the position. #T3# Black is looking to pass Woods's guard but actually Woods recovers to full guard. #SUB# Woods throws his legs up looking for a submission but Black uses it to pass to side control.
Black trying to control the position but Woods is working away. Woods is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control. Woods struggling a bit here. Black staying calm.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Woods gets back to half guard. Woods regains full guard. Nicely done. Black slips nicely into half guard. Woods is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Woods is pressing down on Black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Black passes Woods's left leg - he's now in half guard. Woods wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Black dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Woods drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Black connects with a crisp jab. Woods looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Woods slips under a jab from Black. Woods avoids a punch combination nicely.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Black. Black jabbing away but nothing is landing. Woods misses with an uppercut. Woods moves out of range as Black strikes. Black staying out of range there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT# It looks like Vlad Black has been cut. Woods on the wrong end of a nice jab. Black takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Black scores with the left hand. Woods knows he should have avoided that one. #T1# Woods moves out of range as Black strikes. Black slips under a jab from Woods. Black looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Woods scores with a jab to the body. Woods ducks under a wild hook from Black. Woods lands with a good body shot. Black throws a right and a left that Woods avoids nicely. Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.#CL# Woods darts in and clinches Black up against the cage. Black looking to slow down the pace here. Woods jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Black is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woods is defending well for now.#TD# Woods manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Black passes into half guard. Black with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2# Woods is positioning himself well to prevent Black advancing to mount. Woods wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
Black works his way into side control. Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Woods is trying to improve his position. Vlad Black has got the better of the ground game so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Woods is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Black off and has taken his back! Black tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3# Woods working the ground and pound effectively.
Woods avoids the attempt from Black to control. Woods fails to move to back control. Black is squirming around, avoiding Woods's attempts to control the action. Woods thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Black is trying to escape the mount.
#T4# Woods sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Woods trying to control but Black is having none of it. Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Woods looking to control but Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Woods moves to the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ickey Woods dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Vlad Black's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round! #R3# A slow jab from Black misses its intended target. Woods misses with a wild body shot. Black moves away from the strike by Woods. Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woods. Black misses with a straight left. Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Black scores with a jab. Woods tries to clinch but Black is having none of it. Black lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Woods with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Black to score with a decent uppercut. Black scores with a jab. Woods acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Black slips a jab from Woods. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Woods does it's job there. Woods with a hook. 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! Black misses with an uppercut. Woods looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range. Woods connects with a single shot there.#T1# Black scores with a nice strike. Vlad Black seems to be getting the better of the standup. Black scores with the left hand. Woods knows he should have avoided that one. Woods lands a jab to the nose.#ROC# Black is rocked! Black walks straight into a right hand from Woods - that's dropped him! Woods jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Black from any more punishment! Black complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ickey Woods! Ickey Woods really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knockdown Clothes logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 20
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1# Gentili missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Woods was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2# Gentili is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Woods's half guard. Woods makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Woods.#SUB# Woods is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gentili is aware though and is defending well. Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gentili passes into half guard. Gentili wants to pass to mount but Woods is defending the position. Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gentili is working away from the top position though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Gentili is looking for a kimura here.
Woods gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB# Woods is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Woods controls Gentili momentarily but Gentili frees himself. Gentili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gentili postures up.
Gentili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gentili is pushing down on Woods's leg trying to pass to half guard. Woods is fighting to maintain full guard but Gentili has managed to sneak the leg through. The fighters are battling for position here. Woods manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2##SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Woods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gentili gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Gentili trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. Gentili looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gentili controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gentili trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. Woods trying to control the position here. #T3##SUB2# Gentili is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Woods trying to control the position.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Gentili looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Woods!#SUB2# Gentili tries for a kimura but Woods is defending well. #SUB2# Gentili is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Woods knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Gentili trying to control the action but Woods is working from the bottom. #T4# Gentili working away. Woods is looking to reverse the position. Gentili is looking to take a break and control but Woods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Woods is looking for a sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Gentili tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gentili has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Woods is looking for a sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Gentili dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Woods scores with a hook to the body. Gentili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2# Gentili gets the takedown into side control. Woods tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Woods manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2# Gentili is looking for a kimura here.
Woods is trying to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Gentili is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Gentili is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1# Woods is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Woods wants to control but Gentili is keeping busy and won't allow it. Woods regains full guard. Nicely done. Danilo Gentili has got the better of the ground game so far. Gentili is pushing down on Woods's leg trying to pass to half guard. Woods is fighting to maintain full guard but Gentili has managed to sneak the leg through. Woods makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Woods.#SUB# Gentili avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gentili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gentili wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving. #T2# Gentili controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Gentili tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard. Woods looking to control.
Gentili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Gentili drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gentili jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Woods is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gentili defends well.#SUB# Woods looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gentili wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position.#T3##SUB# Woods has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gentili can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gentili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gentili wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving. Gentili tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard. Gentili being controlled here momentarily. #SUB# Woods looking for subs off his back but Gentili has passed one foot through into half guard.
Woods is trying to maintain the position but Gentili is very close to passing his half guard.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Woods moves into full guard.
#SUB# Woods looking for a guillotine here but Gentili defends easily.
Woods controls Gentili momentarily but Gentili frees himself. Gentili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Gentili got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woods has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gentili has managed to get both his arms back between Woods's legs - danger averted. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ickey Woods will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3##TD2# Gentili closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Woods quickly recovers to half guard. Woods is trying to control but can't.
Gentili wants to take a breather but Woods is having none of it. Woods tries to roll over but Gentili keeps him under control. Woods gets full guard.#SUB# Woods has his foot on Gentili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gentili works his way back into a safe position though. Woods is trying to keep Gentili in close.
Gentili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Woods keeping moving, preventing Gentili from controlling successfully. Gentili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Gentili looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB# Woods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woods is trying to keep Gentili in close.
#SUB# Woods has his foot on Gentili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gentili works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Woods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gentili advances to half guard. Woods is not content to let Gentili control the position. Woods manages to get to full guard.
#T2# Gentili forces his way into half guard. Woods wants to get back to full guard but Gentili has passed into side control. Woods struggling a bit here. Gentili trying to control the position but Woods is working away. Woods is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gentili off and has taken his back! Gentili tries to roll but Woods sticks to his back.
Woods not allowing Gentili to control his hands. #T3##SUB# Woods is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gentili has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB# Woods has managed to slip his arm under Gentili's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gentili is tapping out! Submission win for Woods.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ickey Woods! Jumping up and down and very excited, Ickey Woods waved his t-shirt featuring Knockdown Clothes's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 17
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1# Woods dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Woods scores with a hook to the body. Hudson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Hudson is just out of range. Hudson misses with an uppercut. Hudson thuds his right hand into Woods's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hudson throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it. Woods avoids the head kick by Hudson.
A nice side step and Woods releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Hudson tries to bum rush Woods with a series of wild strikes but Woods uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2# Woods takes the fight into the clinch. Woods jumps guard but Hudson stands there with Woods around his waist. Woods gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2# Woods drags the fight down to the ground.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods 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. Woods has his hands on Hudson's head, controlling the position. #T1# Hudson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2# Woods working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hudson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hudson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Woods keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Woods has his foot on Hudson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hudson works his way back into a safe position though. Hudson advances position into side control! Woods tries to buck Hudson off but Hudson is having none of it.#T2# Hudson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. You can see the frustration on Woods's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hudson trying to control the position but Woods is working away. You can see the frustration on Woods's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hudson scores with punches from side control. Woods tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hudson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Hudson trying to control the position but Woods is working away. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Woods tries to buck Hudson off but Hudson is having none of it.#T3# Hudson working away. Hudson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Woods is avoiding damage well.
Hudson is looking to take a break and control but Woods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Woods prevents Hudson from moving into mount. Woods trying to remain calm as Hudson controls from the top position. Woods manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2# Woods looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Hudson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2# Woods has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hudson defend it? Woods steps over the head and cranks it - Hudson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Woods!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ickey Woods! Ickey Woods very nearly forgot to thank Knockdown Clothes amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 13
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1# Shakhbulatov lands with a hook. Woods tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Shakhbulatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shakhbulatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Shakhbulatov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Woods's head backwards. Woods connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2# It looks like Rustam Shakhbulatov has been cut. Woods misses with a looping left. Woods scores with a nice right hand.
Woods throws an overhand right that lands on Shakhbulatov's shoulder, as Shakhbulatov tries to avoid the shot. Woods defending well as Shakhbulatov loads up on a big left hand. Shakhbulatov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A big left from Woods misses. Shakhbulatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woods. An attempted straight right counter from Shakhbulatov misses the target. Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shakhbulatov defends well and Woods ends up having to push Shakhbulatov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Shakhbulatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away.#T1# Shakhbulatov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Shakhbulatov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Woods 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. Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Shakhbulatov counters with a stiff right hand. Shakhbulatov misses with a straight left. A cross from Woods lands. Shakhbulatov slips under a jab. Woods lands with an overhand left. Woods misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakhbulatov.
Woods changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Woods ducks right into an uppercut from Shakhbulatov. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Woods on the wrong end of a nice jab. Shakhbulatov throws a jab when Woods was well out of range. Woods tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shakhbulatov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Woods drives through and clinches with Shakhbulatov against the cage.
Woods tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shakhbulatov just stands there and leans against the cage. Woods tries to pull guard but Shakhbulatov holds him up against the cage and eventually Woods drops back down to his feet.
Rustam Shakhbulatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods. Shakhbulatov misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2# Woods ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Woods no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woods might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shakhbulatov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2# Woods is looking for a triangle but Shakhbulatov pushes his legs off easily.
#T3# Woods keeping moving, preventing Shakhbulatov from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Woods is looking for a triangle here but Shakhbulatov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Woods's face as Shakhbulatov controls the position. Woods tries to improve position but can't. Woods is trying to escape the position but Shakhbulatov is controlling the position. #SUB# Shakhbulatov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Shakhbulatov is working Woods over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4# Woods gets back to half guard. Woods is looking to improve his position.
Woods is staying active underneath Shakhbulatov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# Woods actively working from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shakhbulatov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Shakhbulatov is keen to just control but Woods is a slippery customer. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shakhbulatov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Woods gets back to full guard.
Shakhbulatov trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. 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 Rustam Shakhbulatov will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Rustam Shakhbulatov'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# Woods doesn't succeed with the takedown and Shakhbulatov counters with a straight right hand. Woods throws out a loose jab but Shakhbulatov uses good head movement to avoid it. Shakhbulatov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ickey Woods seems to be getting the better of the standup. Woods with a jab. Woods throws a big shot that misses. Shakhbulatov keeps the fight on the outside. Woods throws an off balance right hand
and Shakhbulatov counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Woods throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakhbulatov moves away. Shakhbulatov walks into a left hand. Shakhbulatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1# Shakhbulatov misses with a hook. Shakhbulatov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Woods lands with an uppercut that bounces Shakhbulatov off the cage and back into range. Shakhbulatov throws a big shot that misses. Shakhbulatov moves out of range of the strikes. Shakhbulatov is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Shakhbulatov throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woods! But no joy. Woods defending well as Shakhbulatov loads up on a big left hand. Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakhbulatov moves away. Woods misses with a body shot.
Shakhbulatov moves away from the strike by Woods. Woods moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2# Shakhbulatov misses with a wild body shot. Woods misses with a left hand enabling Shakhbulatov to counter with a crisp jab. Shakhbulatov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Woods finds it's way round the side to connect with Shakhbulatov's head. Shakhbulatov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. 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! Shakhbulatov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Rustam Shakhbulatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Woods ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Woods misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Woods closes the distance and clinches. Shakhbulatov is trying to break free. Woods tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shakhbulatov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woodss head. Woods blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2# Woods has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shakhbulatov uses from the top position. #T3##SUB2# Woods has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shakhbulatov doesn't defend quickly enough and Woods has managed to lock this one up! Can Shakhbulatov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Woods on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ickey Woods! Ickey Woods gave a mention to Knockdown Clothes in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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TGC 48: Hepple vs Human
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Woods. Duff misses with a left hand #CL2# and Woods counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2# Woods pulls guard. #SUB2# Duff is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Woods has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Duff is looking to defend but Woods has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Duff! Woods pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Duff taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ickey Woods! Ickey Woods took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knockdown Clothes for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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TGC 43: Escobar v Shakhbulatov
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1# Montgomery uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Montgomery lands with a straight right. Woods didn't see that one coming. Woods takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Montgomery falls off balance throwing a combination
and Woods counters with a straight right hand. Montgomery takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Montgomery throws an off balance right hand
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Woods wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Montgomery throws the left hand but Woods avoids the punch easily. Woods misses with a looping right. Woods misses with a body shot
and Montgomery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. 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! Montgomery throws the left hand but Woods avoids the punch easily. Woods is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Montgomery. Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woods pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1# Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montgomery.
Montgomery works Woods's body with a nice hook. Woods slips under a jab. Montgomery swinging wildly here.
Montgomery misses with a lunging right hand
and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand! Woods tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A little jabbing left from Montgomery on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery. Montgomery listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Woods jabbing away but nothing is landing. A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet. Montgomery missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2# Woods defending well as Montgomery loads up on a big left hand. Montgomery walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ickey Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Woods moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Montgomery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Montgomery lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woods backwards. #TD# Woods jumps guard.
Montgomery trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. Montgomery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Montgomery is sitting in close to Woods's body. Woods has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Montgomery is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Montgomery is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Woods.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ickey Woods! Ickey Woods took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knockdown Clothes for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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TGC Crucible 6
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1# Woods doesn't manage to clinch there - Yoshi circles away.
Yoshi works Woods's body with a nice hook. Woods avoids the body shot from Yoshi.
Yoshi connects with a nice looking jab.
Woods wants to clinch. Yoshi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jab, jab by Yoshi - just one landing. Yoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away. Woods wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yoshi misses with a hook. Tamagoshi Yoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yoshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Woods thows a left - swing and a miss! Woods seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1# Woods is looking to clinch. Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Yoshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL# Woods clinches. Woods is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoshi to keep the fight standing. Yoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Woods's elbow. Yoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Woods jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yoshi walks away with a smile on his face. Woods gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Yoshi cracks Woods with a right hand to the side of the head. Yoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Sloppy strikes from Yoshi. Those never looked like landing. Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshi manages to avoid it. Yoshi lands a nice hook to Woods's body. Woods takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Yoshi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yoshi connects with a single shot there. Tamagoshi Yoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Woods tries to close the distance and clinch but Yoshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Woods gets a clinch. Woods is trying to pull guard but Yoshi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him. Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yoshi smiles and moves away.
Yoshi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yoshi throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range. Woods tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yoshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Yoshi scores with a punch to the head. Yoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
Yoshi throws a leg kick which misses Woods's front leg but catches the back leg as Woods tries to avoid it. Yoshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3# Woods fails in his attempt to clinch. Woods tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Woods gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Yoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away. Yoshi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Yoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL# Woods has closed the distance and engaged Yoshi in a clinch.
Yoshi digs a right hand underneath Woods's ribcage. Woods let out a lung full of air as it connected. Woods tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yoshi just stands there and leans against the cage. Woods is trying to pull guard but Yoshi has him pressed against the cage. Yoshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2# Yoshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Yoshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Yoshi avoids the body shot from Woods.
#T4# Woods moves out of range of the body kick from Yoshi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yoshi misses the shot to the body. Woods tries to clinch up but Yoshi circles away and keeps his distance. Yoshi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yoshi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yoshi fails to land with a series of punches.
Yoshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yoshi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Woods had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Yoshi scores with a shot to the body.
Woods closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Yoshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Yoshi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Woods has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Woods takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamagoshi Yoshi dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yoshi.
Woods tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Yoshi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Woods thows a left - swing and a miss! Woods tries to clinch but Yoshi moves out of range. Yoshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Yoshi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Woods rather than just go for the knockout. Yoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshi. Woods appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Yoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Woods tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center. A little jabbing left from Yoshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A jab from Yoshi misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
As Yoshi tries to get set, Woods tries to push him back and clinch up but Yoshi manages to avoid the attempt. Yoshi throws a quick inside leg kick. Yoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it. Woods takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1# Woods walks into a left hand. Yoshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Woods with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yoshi to score with a decent uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshi. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet. Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshi.
Woods moves out of range as Yoshi strikes. Woods tries to counter by clinching up but Yoshi breaks away and moves out of range. A decent looking cross lands there for Yoshi. Nice uppercut lands for Yoshi. That snapped Woods's head back.
Woods tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Woods on the wrong end of a nice jab. Yoshi wants to land a leg kick but Woods is out of range. Woods tries to counter by clinching up but Yoshi breaks away and moves out of range. Woods is looking to clinch. Woods throws a jab when Yoshi was well out of range.#T2# Yoshi scores with a head kick. Woods tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. This has been an exciting period of action! Yoshi jabs Woods to the body, keeping him at a distance. Woods is looking to clinch. Yoshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yoshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Yoshi moves into range and connects with a jab. Yoshi swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Woods is looking to clinch. Yoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it. Yoshi throws a half hearted mid kick. Woods swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Yoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Woods tries to clinch but Yoshi moves out of range. Woods looks to clinch and Yoshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3# Woods takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Yoshi lands a jab to Woods's midsection. Woods fails in his attempt to clinch. Nice body punch from Yoshi. Yoshi circles away from the clinch attempt and Yoshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL# Yoshi tries to keep at a distance but Woods has taken the fight into the clinch. Woods jumps guard but Yoshi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Yoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Yoshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Woods looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Yoshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4# Yoshi lands a jab. Tamagoshi Yoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Woods gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Woods walks into a stiff left hand from Yoshi. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yoshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Woods has time to react. Woods tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoshi paws at him with a jab and circles away. Yoshi tries to bum rush Woods with a series of wild strikes but Woods uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Woods tries to close the distance and clinch but Yoshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Woods tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center. Yoshi throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range. Yoshi looks to land a combination but Woods avoids it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamagoshi Yoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Woods takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Woods closes the distance but Yoshi moves to the side and Yoshi counters with a right hand to the body. Yoshi throws a push kick but Woods slaps the foot to one side. Woods is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yoshi. Yoshi scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Woods clinches up with Yoshi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Yoshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Woods pushes Yoshi up against the cage in a clinch. Yoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Woods ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Woods no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Yoshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yoshi trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB# Woods has his foot on Yoshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yoshi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Woods looking for a guillotine here but Yoshi defends easily.
Woods is trying to keep Yoshi in close.
#SUB# Woods looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2# Yoshi stands up from guard. Let's bang! Yoshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. No joy there for Yoshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yoshi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yoshi defends well and Woods ends up having to push Yoshi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Tamagoshi Yoshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Woods has a takedown stuffed. A shot to the liver by Yoshi. Beautiful body shot. Woods tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center. Yoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Yoshi. A jab lands there for Yoshi. Yoshi throws a hook but Woods blocks it.#CL# Woods closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Woods jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yoshi walks away with a smile on his face. Woods gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshi.#T3# Jab from Yoshi. Woods will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yoshi jabs at Woods's body. Woods takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL# Woods rushes Yoshi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Yoshi tries to throw a body punch but Woods avoids it by throwing Yoshi back against the cage. #BC2# Yoshi breaks the clinch.
Woods walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Yoshi misses with a body shot.
Woods tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center. Yoshi lands a jab-cross combination. #T4# A shot to the liver by Yoshi. Beautiful body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Donk. Yoshi catches Woods right on the button with a cross. Woods tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Yoshi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ickey Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yoshi looks to land a body kick but Woods moved away. Yoshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Woods counters with a lovely shot to the body. Woods throws a looping overhand right but Yoshi ducks down to avoid it. Woods moves in looking to clinch but Yoshi pushes him off. Woods shoots for a double leg takedown but Yoshi sprawls well. He's pushed Woods's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Woods closes the distance but Yoshi moves to the side and Yoshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. An inside leg kick lands from Yoshi.
And that's the end of the fight! Tamagoshi Yoshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Yoshi 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tamagoshi Yoshi! Tamagoshi Yoshi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KFC 37: San Diego vs Ji Woo
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1# Frank swats away the attempt to clinch by Woods. Frank throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it. As Frank tries to get set, Woods tries to push him back and clinch up but Frank manages to avoid the attempt. We've been hearing reports that Woods has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Nice shot lands for Frank. Nice sprawl there from Frank as Woods shoots in. Frank thows a left - swing and a miss! Woods wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Woods shoots in and drives through. Frank sprawls well. Frank lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Woods throws a shot from downtown. Frank moves away and avoids it. Frank lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Frank thuds his right hand into Woods's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2# Woods is rocked!#CL2# Frank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woods, pushing him back against the cage. Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Oh Woods is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This has been an exciting period of action! A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank. Frank being controlled against the cage. Woods seems to have got his legs back now. Woods blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Woods blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Woods jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frank walks away with a smile on his face. Woods gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Woods closes the distance and pushes Frank back into the cage. Frank lands with a right to the head. Frank misses with some punches.
Woods jumps guard but Frank stands there with Woods around his waist. Woods gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Woods tries to pull guard but Frank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD# Woods gets control of Frank's arms and successfully pulls guard. Woods will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Frank has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Woods is proving hard to escape from. Frank postures up.
#SUB# Woods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frank defends it easily. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Woods holds on and takes a little breather. #T2# Frank has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Woods is proving hard to escape from. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Woods is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frank defends well.#SUB# Woods looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Frank has picked Woods up and slammed him! Woods can't keep hold of the triangle and Frank manages to pass to side control!#SU2# Frank decides to take the fight back to the feet. Frank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Frank.#CL2# Frank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Woods jumps guard but Frank stands there with Woods around his waist. Woods gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# Woods tries to pull guard but Frank won't allow it.
Woods jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frank walks away with a smile on his face. Woods gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Frank tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frank manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Woods tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Frank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Woods on the wrong end of a nice hook. Frank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frank cracks Woods with an open hand slap. Woods misses with a body shot.
Woods wants to clinch.#CL2# Frank rushes Woods and presses him up against the cage.#T4# A hook to the body from Frank.
Frank prevents a body shot from Woods. Woods jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frank walks away with a smile on his face. Woods gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Frank with a body punch. A glancing blow. Frank takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses. #CL# Woods moves into range and clinches up with Frank. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Frank works on Woods's body with a couple of short punches. Woods jumps guard but Frank turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Frank misses with some punches.
Woods fails to pull guard.
Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Frank smiles and moves away.
Frank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD2# Frank cracks Woods with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Woods looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Frank finish him?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darian Frank dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# and Frank counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Woods! He's just covering up as Frank starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darian Frank! A very excited looking Darian Frank made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
KFC Fight Night Helsinki 3
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Black fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Woods to the ground. Black is now in Woods's guard.#SUB# Woods throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black postures up.
Black throwing strikes but missing. Woods controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself. Woods is really struggling to control Black but he's trying to hold on to the position. Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Woods has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Black prevents Woods from getting back to his feet. Black postures up.
Woods definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Woods has Black pulled in close to control his posture. #T1# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Black wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Woods working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black. Black landing some decent shots from guard. Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB# Woods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily. Black works over Woods with some ground and pound from guard. Black scoring with some ground and pound. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2##SUB# Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woods has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Woods's legs - danger averted. Black wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving. Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Woods managing to control the position. Woods controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself. Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Woods has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Woods doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T3# Black slips nicely into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Woods manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Woods has wrist control. Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard. Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Black postures up.
#SUB# Woods has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though. Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Woods. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Black wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving. #T4# Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woods is keeping the position for now. Black lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB# Woods is looking to cinch up a triangle. Black throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Woods's body to avoid the submission. Woods has instead reached around Black's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Woods arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ickey Woods! After the big win, Ickey Woods made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
KFC 26: Mann vs Potter II
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Woods forces McCall back against the cage and clinches. Woods blocks an elbow strike. Woods on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Woods stalls. Woods tries to pull guard but McCall holds him up against the cage and eventually Woods drops back down to his feet.
#TD# McCall turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McCall manages to end up in side control. Woods is looking to regain half guard here but McCall keeps moving and retains side control. Woods wants to control but McCall postures up.#SUB# McCall is trying to get an arm triangle but Woods is defending well. #SUB# McCall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Woods knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCall throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1# Woods parries the strikes from McCall easily there. McCall is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Woods to escape.
McCall tries to score with some ground and pound. Woods controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Woods is looking for a sweep. Woods sneaks back into half guard. Woods tries to get to full guard but McCall has control of the leg. Woods gets back to full guard.
#SUB2# Woods looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCall passes into half guard.
Woods is pressing down on McCall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. McCall looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Woods is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McCall frees his head nicely. Oh but Woods has switched to an armbar! McCall is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ickey Woods! Jumping up and down and very excited, Ickey Woods waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Woods closes the distance and pushes Reilly back into the cage. Reilly tries to break the clinch but Woods is controlling the position. #TD2# Woods pulls guard successfully.
Woods seems keen to control Reilly's posture. Reilly has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Woods is proving hard to escape from. Woods has Reilly pulled in close to control his posture. Woods working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reilly. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reilly stands up over Woods, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Reilly is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Woods has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Reilly is looking to defend but Woods has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Reilly! Woods pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Reilly taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ickey Woods!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1# Franklin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Woods changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2# Franklin gets a takedown into half guard. Woods gets full guard. Franklin trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. Franklin being controlled here momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Franklin trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. Woods pulls Franklin in close to his closed guard and prevents Franklin from doing any damage or advancing position. Franklin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Woods. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB# Woods working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franklin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Woods is tightening it up a little... Franklin has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Franklin reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Franklin taps out! Nice BJJ there by Woods!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ickey Woods!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1# Woods throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Oneil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD# Oneil lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2# Woods is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving. Woods seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2# Woods is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oneil is aware though and is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Oneil trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Woods looking for a guillotine here but Oneil defends easily.
#SUB2# Oneil throws a sloppy strike and Woods has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Oneil is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Woods!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ickey Woods!
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