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Event:
BFF 57: Inuzuka vs. Boone
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Mack moves into the clinch.
Mack scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Mack.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wood can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Mack breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Wood gets tackled into the ropes by Mack. Mack maintains the clinch.
Mack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mack gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Wood is rocked!#T1#
Mack creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wood's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wood drops to his knees and Mack pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Mack!
An intense looking Craig Mack took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Im kicking new flavor in ya ear'.
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Event:
BFF 53: Morris vs. Roy Roy
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Wood throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steiner was covering up waiting for the punch and Wood finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Steiner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Wood drops back looking for a leg! Steiner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steiner manages to kick Wood off! Wood jumps back into Steiner's guard. #SUB#
Wood drops back looking for a leg! Steiner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steiner manages to kick Wood off! Wood jumps back into Steiner's guard.
Wood forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Wood is working for a kimura but Steiner is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wood is looking for a kimura but Steiner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wood to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Wood is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2#
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Steiner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Wood is looking for a kimura but Steiner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wood to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Steiner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wood pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steiner is just riding it out for now. Wood eventually gives up the hold.
Steiner wants to improve his position but Wood is controlling well.
#T2##SUB2#
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Wood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steiner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wood.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Steiner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Steiner is defending against the submission attempts here by Wood.
#SUB#
Wood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steiner is just riding it out for now. Wood eventually gives up the hold.
Wood is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Steiner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wood pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Wood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Steiner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steiner on the ground.#SUB2#
Steiner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wood pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Wood is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Wood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steiner defends it well. #SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Steiner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wood pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB2#
Steiner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Steiner is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Wood is tapping! Great win for Steiner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Steiner!
A victorious John Steiner 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Baker gets caught flat footed, as Wood shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Wood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baker wants to stand but Wood is controlling the position.
Baker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Wood drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baker dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Baker wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Wood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wood. #SUB2#
Wood seems to be working for a kimura but Baker defends the submission attempt.#T1##ES#
Baker has one foot on Wood's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Wood closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baker to the mat! Baker manages to get full guard.
Baker can't keep his opponent in guard - Wood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Wood 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.
#SUB2#
Wood is trying to work for a kimura but Baker is defending well.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Wood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baker is just riding it out for now. Wood eventually gives up the hold.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baker tries to kick Wood off but Wood keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Wood is trying for a kimura here. Baker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wood wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeffery Wood!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Wood shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Wood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Mcintosh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Wood drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mcintosh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mcintosh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mcintosh! #REVR#
Wood is looking for a sweep.
Wood is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mcintosh trying to control from half guard but Wood is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood is positioning himself well to prevent Mcintosh advancing to mount.
Wood is looking to control Mcintosh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wood avoid being mounted?#T1#
Mcintosh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wood wants to control but Mcintosh is keeping busy.
Wood tries to roll over but Mcintosh keeps him under control.
Mcintosh is thwarting Wood's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood is holding on to half guard well.
Wood is trying to get back to full guard.
Wood keeping hold of Mcintosh's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wood is continuing to stall.
Wood is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wood desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Wood manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcintosh on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcintosh's guard now, I'm sure.#T3##SUB2#
Wood drops back looking for a leg! Mcintosh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcintosh manages to kick Wood off! Wood jumps back into Mcintosh's guard. #SUB2#
Wood drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mcintosh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wood has Mcintosh in his guard.#REVR#
Mcintosh with a nice head shot there.
Wood controlling Mcintosh's posture.
Mcintosh looking to sit in guard and control but Wood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Wood advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Wood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Wood is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mcintosh is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeffery Wood!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Wood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Wood is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santana knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Santana is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana is trying to control Wood's posture but Wood avoids it.
Santana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santana manages to get back to half guard.
Santana is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Wood is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wood is looking for a kimura but Santana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wood to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Wood is trying for a kimura here. Santana looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wood wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeffery Wood!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Wood dives in and scores a takedown into Kelly's guard.#SUB#
Wood 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. #SUB#
Wood 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. #ES2#
Kelly pushes Wood off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kelly slaps away a takedown attempt from Wood, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wood looks for a takedown but Kelly sprawls well.
Wood darts in looking for a takedown but Kelly gets double underhooks and turns Wood into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2#
Kelly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wood is trying to defend but Kelly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Wood has hold of Kelly's hands but Kelly slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wood's coaches at Midnight MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Kelly drops an elbow to the side of Wood's head.
Wood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kelly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Kelly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wood is breathing heavily.
Wood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kelly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly lands a couple of elbows.
Kelly preventing the sweep. #T2#
Kelly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kelly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Wood is rocked!
Kelly postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Wood covers up, he's hurt! Kelly keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kelly and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kelly can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalil Kelly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Wood shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strickland napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Wood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Wood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strickland, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Wood tries for a kimura but Strickland is defending well.
Wood working away.
Strickland really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Wood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strickland, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Wood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strickland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wood on the ground.
Wood working away.#T1##SUB2#
Wood tries for a kimura but Strickland is defending well. #SUB2#
Wood has hold of Strickland's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Strickland seems comfortable defending it but Wood has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Strickland is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Strickland is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wood couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeffery Wood!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Loogie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loogie feints a jab promting Wood to slip. Loogie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wood slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Loogie has knocked Wood down with a huge combo! Loogie steps away and waves a wobbly Wood back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Wood is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jeffery Wood has been cut.#CL2#
Loogie has managed to clinch.
Oh Wood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loogie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Loogie lands an elbow that stopped Wood in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Loogie breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Loogie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wood displaying some good clinch control by pressing Loogie up against the cage.
Wood is pressed against the cage. Loogie pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Wood! Two more big strikes from Loogie and Wood crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hocka Loogie!
Hocka Loogie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
GFC 3: A New Beginning
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boozer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
George Boozer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Boozer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wood tries to pull guard but Boozer won't allow it.
Wood wants to get back to striking at distance but Boozer won't allow it.
We've been hearing reports that Wood has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boozer smiles and moves away.
Boozer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Boozer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wood tries to circle away but Boozer has him pinned against the cage.
Wood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Wood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boozer feints a jab promting Wood to slip. Boozer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wood slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Wood forces Boozer back against the cage and clinches.
Boozer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wood avoids it.#T1#
Boozer landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boozer obliges.
Boozer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boozer taking a breather.
Wood can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boozer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boozer lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Jeffery Wood has been cut.
Boozer throws a punch but it's blocked by Wood.
Wood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wood tries for a takedown but Boozer manages to get underhooks.
Wood is breathing heavily.#T2#
Boozer is leaning against Wood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boozer has Wood pressed against the cage.
Boozer lands a knee to the head.
Boozer can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Boozer trying to land knees to the body.
Boozer lands an elbow inside.
Boozer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Wood has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boozer uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Boozer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wood, up you get! #CL2#
Boozer clinches. #BC2#
Boozer manages to break the clinch.
Boozer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boozer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Boozer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boozer wants it to stay on the feet.
Wood shoots in for a takedown but Boozer shows good takedown defense.
A left and a right from Boozer both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Boozer clinches with his opponent.
Wood wants a takedown but no success here.
Boozer scores a nice knee to the body.
Boozer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boozer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wood.#BC2#
Boozer breaks the clinch.
Wood ducks right into an uppercut from Boozer.
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boozer.
Boozer throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Boozer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boozer lands an elbow just above Wood 's eye. #BC2#
Boozer manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Boozer clinches up with Wood and pushes him back against the cage.
Boozer is pressed up against the cage. Wood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boozer down to the mat. Boozer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Wood got wobbled bad by a big combination! Boozer presses forward with punches and knees until Wood stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Wood closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Boozer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Wood feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wood keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benson's head.
Benson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wood pushing down on Benson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wood looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wood slows the pace down in half guard.
Wood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Benson is looking for a sweep. Wood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benson is trying to stand back up but Wood is controlling him
Benson trying to control but Wood postures up.
Wood perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wood tries to pass to full mount but Benson defends it.
Wood winds up and cracks Benson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Benson tries to roll over but Wood keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wood performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Benson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wood to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Wood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Benson wants to improve his position but instead Wood has moved into half guard.
#SU2#
Wood stands up and beckons Benson to join him on the feet.
Benson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wood avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Wood closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Benson to the mat! Benson manages to get full guard.
Benson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Wood tries to stand but Benson is controlling from the bottom.
Benson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wood is one step ahead there.
Wood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Wood has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Wood dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wood stuffs the takedown attempt from Benson. Benson gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Wood forces Benson back against the cage and clinches.
Benson goes for a takedown attempt but Wood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Wood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Wood has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Benson uses from the top position.
Wood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wood engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Wood won't allow Benson to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Wood gets to his feet. Benson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Wood takes the fight into the clinch.
Benson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clarence Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson tries to pull guard but Wood holds him up against the cage and eventually Benson drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Wood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benson. #T2##CL2#
Wood closes the distance and clinches.
Benson jumps guard but Wood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Benson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Wood drags the fight down to the ground.
Wood throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Benson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Wood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benson preventing the sweep. #T3#
Wood has Benson pulled in close to control his posture.
Benson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wood controlling Benson's posture.
Benson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wood is trying to hold Benson in close to prevent damage but Benson has managed to pass into half guard.
Wood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wood.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Benson cracks Wood with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Wood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benson is aware though and is defending well.
Benson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wood lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Benson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benson is trying to keep Wood in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wood wants to pass the guard but Benson is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Wood 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Benson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wood as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Wood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Benson is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Wood decides to stand up, so the ref orders Benson to his feet.
Benson throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood throws a hook but Benson blocks it.#TD2#
Wood fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benson sprawls well initially but Wood persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Wood slips a nice elbow through Benson's hands, connecting with Benson's forehead.
Wood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Benson trying to control but Wood postures up.
Wood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wood looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Benson wants to improve his position but Wood is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wood trying to control the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Benson wants to improve his position but Wood is controlling well.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wood slaps away a takedown attempt from Benson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3##TD2#
Wood gets a double leg takedown into Benson's guard.
Jeffery Wood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wood pushes down on Benson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wood content to control rather than advance.
Benson wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Wood seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Benson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wood's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wood's back!
Wood breaks Benson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wood chips away with some ground and pound.
Benson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benson trying to keep a closed guard but Wood is proving a slippery customer.
Benson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wood has passed into side control.
Clarence Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeffery Wood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wood controlling the position from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffery Wood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wood has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffery Wood!
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