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Event:
DMMA 23: Dracula vs Rakosi
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Lauzon throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
Woods shoots and misses
and Lauzon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woods doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lauzon counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Joey Woods has been cut.
Lauzon scores with a sloppy right hand. Woods should have avoided that one.
Woods looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lauzon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woods.
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lauzon defends well and Woods ends up having to push Lauzon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lauzon lands a nice shot to the body.
Lauzon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Lauzon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lauzon scores with a shot to the side of Woods's head.
Lauzon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Lauzon.
Woods is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Lauzon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Woods can't fight it off and eventually Lauzon manages to take the fight to the floor. Woods looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzon preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lauzon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lauzon looking to pass the guard.
Lauzon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard.
Lauzon stands and throws Woods's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Woods is not content to let Lauzon control the position.
Woods is trying to escape the position but Lauzon is controlling the position. #T2#
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.
Lauzon is trying to control. Woods wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lauzon uses his free foot to push down on Woods's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Woods.
Woods tries to reverse the position but Lauzon maintains control.
Woods wants to control but Lauzon is having none of it.
Woods is squirming around, avoiding Lauzon's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Lauzon working for a guillotine from mount but Woods is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Woods tries to lock up and control but Lauzon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Woods tries to reverse the position but Lauzon maintains control.
Lauzon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Woods is looking to escape.
Lauzon is trying to control here but Woods has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Woods is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lauzon has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lauzon pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Woods is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lauzon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Beau Lauzon!
A very excited looking Beau Lauzon 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.
Joey Woods spoke after the fight, saying 'I tried my best today. For my fans and my sponsors I want to day thanks for your support. I'll be back!! '. |
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Event:
DMMA 12: Woods vs Tucker
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Woods shoots and misses
and Tucker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Woods avoids the body shot from Tucker.
Woods fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Woods has Tucker up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Tucker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Tucker - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Joey Woods has been cut.
Woods misses with a takedown
letting Tucker counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker misses with a hook.
Tucker tests Woods's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Woods closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tucker did well to prevent Woods getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Woods is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tucker sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Woods is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Woods seems to be looking for submissions.
Tucker is holding on to half guard well.
Woods is controlling the pace.
Woods trying to control the action but Tucker is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tucker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Woods seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Woods in particular looking to stall.
Tucker is refusing to be controlled, as Woods sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Woods shoots in for a takedown but Tucker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tucker! But no joy.
Tucker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Woods on the side of the head.
Tucker connects with a right hand. Woods shakes it off.
Charles Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woods takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Woods tries for a takedown but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tucker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Woods changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tucker tries to avoid it but Woods manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tucker to the ground. Tucker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tucker lands a really nice looking cross but Woods seems unphased.
Woods dives in and grabs Tucker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tucker pushes down on Woods's head and hops out.
Tucker looks to land a left hand but Woods moved out of range nicely.
Tucker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Woods is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tucker wants it to stay on the feet.
Woods looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tucker is fending him off so far but Woods persists. Nope, Tucker circles away and we're back to standing.
Woods gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods blocks a jab.
Woods seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Tucker.
Tucker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Woods blocks a jab.
Woods throwing a counter right hand but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Woods dives in for a single leg takedown but Tucker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Tucker breaks the clinch.
Tucker leaves Woods with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tucker defends well and Woods ends up having to push Tucker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Woods changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tucker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Woods is breathing heavily.
Tucker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Woods's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tucker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Woods scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#Woods is rocked!
Tucker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Woods looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Woods is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Woods looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Woods is holding his hands too far apart here. Tucker throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Woods is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Tucker!
In his post fight interview, Charles Tucker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Joey Woods was interviewed post fight and said 'I tried my best today. For my fans and my sponsors I want to day thanks for your support. I'll be back!! '. |
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Event:
DMMA 3: Woods vs Cumhaill
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Cumhaill swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
#TD#
Woods shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cumhaill's guard.
Woods slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cumhaill keeping full guard, as Woods tries to pass.
Woods is working hard here to advance position.
Woods sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods wants to control from the top but Cumhaill keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Woods wants to control from the top but Cumhaill keeps moving. #T1#
Woods is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cumhaill is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Cumhaill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Woods defends well.#SUB2#
Cumhaill working for a triangle but Woods defends it easily.
Cumhaill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woods advances to half guard.
Well, if Woods is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Woods is trying to control the action in half guard but Cumhaill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cumhaill tries to roll over but Woods keeps him under control.
Woods is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Cumhaill trying to hold on to Woods's head to control him but Woods postures up.
Woods wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cumhaill keeps working.
Woods controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Cumhaill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Woods pulls his head out easily.
Woods not doing much here.
Cumhaill is refusing to be controlled, as Woods sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Cumhaill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Woods is trying to control. Cumhaill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Woods darts in looking for a takedown but Cumhaill gets double underhooks and turns Woods into the cage.
Cumhaill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Woods avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cumhaill smiles and moves away.
Woods tries to clinch
and Cumhaill counters with a series of strikes. Woods will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Woods feints and as Cumhaill raises his hands in defense, Woods changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Cumhaill throws his legs up looking for a submission but Woods uses it to pass to side control.
Woods has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
Woods tries to control but Cumhaill wriggling away.
Cumhaill tries to hold on but Woods postures up.
Woods takes Cumhaill's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Cumhaill is in trouble.
Woods just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Woods working for a choke but Cumhaill is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woods trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Woods dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Cumhaill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Woods is trying to defend but Cumhaill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Cumhaill is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Woods looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Woods trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods tries to roll over but Cumhaill keeps him under control.#T1#
Woods wants to control but Cumhaill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Woods wants to get back to full guard.
Woods is trying to maintain the position but Cumhaill is very close to passing his half guard.
Woods moves into full guard.
Cumhaill wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving. #SUB#
Woods is looking for a triangle but Cumhaill pushes his legs off easily.
Woods working a defensive guard here.
Cumhaill slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Cumhaill from controlling successfully. #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.
Cumhaill looking to sit in guard and control but Woods gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
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. #SUB2#
Cumhaill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Woods controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joey Woods overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Cumhaill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cumhaill working a defensive guard here.
Cumhaill being controlled here, momentarily.
Woods trying to control but Cumhaill is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Woods. No joy for Cumhaill on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Cumhaill. No joy for Woods on that attempt.
Cumhaill cracks Woods with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Cumhaill gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Woods to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cumhaill wants to control the position but Woods says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Cumhaill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cumhaill looking for submissions off his back.
Woods perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cumhaill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Woods's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Woods's back!
Cumhaill not allowing Woods to control his hands.
Woods is in bad spot here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cumhaill is trying to stick to Woods's back but Woods is turning into Cumhaill. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cumhaill's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Woods.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Woods will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Cumhaill connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Woods drives through with a takedown into Cumhaill's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Woods controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Woods avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woods is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cumhaill can do to turn this around?
Woods controls from within his opponent's guard.
Woods trying to control but Cumhaill is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Woods got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cumhaill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woods has managed to get both his arms back between Cumhaill's legs - danger averted.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Cumhaill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Cumhaill 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 slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here as Woods stalls from top position.
Woods trying to control the action but Cumhaill is working from the bottom.
Cumhaill is trying to control Woods's posture but Woods avoids it.
Woods wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cumhaill keeps working. #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.
Cumhaill struggling a bit here.
Cumhaill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cumhaill is not content to let Woods control the position.
Woods takes a little break here. Cumhaill wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Cumhaill has one of Woods's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Cumhaill is trying to get back to half guard.
Woods wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cumhaill keeps working.
Cumhaill seems a little lost for a moment, as Woods dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Cumhaill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cumhaill trying to remain calm as Woods controls from the top position.
Cumhaill tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Woods easily slips into full mount!
Woods controlling the pace for now.
Fionn Cumhaill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cumhaill is controlling an arm, preventing Woods from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Woods trying to control but Cumhaill is having none of it. #SUB#
Woods with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Woods wants to take his opponent's back but Cumhaill doesn't allow it.
Cumhaill working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cumhaill keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Woods showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Woods, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Woods!
Joey Woods decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Savage MMA 4
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Woods is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beton to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Woods breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Woods tries for a takedown but Beton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Woods closes the distance and clinches up with Beton, looking for a takedown. Woods pushes Beton against the cage but Beton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jantje Beton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Woods.#CL#
Beton has closed the distance and engaged Woods in a clinch.
Woods tries to pull guard but Beton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Woods tries to score a body lock takedown but Beton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Woods drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Woods is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beton is aware though and is defending well.
Woods looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woods is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods stopping the sweep attempt from Beton.
Woods controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beton has control of Woods's left arm, preventing Woods from doing any damage. #T1#
Beton keeping full guard, as Woods tries to pass.
Woods slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Beton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods looking to pass the guard.
Beton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Woods 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.
Beton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beton tries to get out of the position.
Woods trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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.#SUB2#
Woods 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 wants to pass the guard but Beton is keeping the position.
Woods controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Woods pushing down on Beton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Woods seems to be looking for submissions.
Beton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Woods on the ground.
Beton is refusing to be controlled, as Woods sits in half guard.
Woods controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Beton is defending against the submission attempts here by Woods.
Woods performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beton is controlling Woods's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Woods has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Beton defend it? Woods steps over the head and cranks it - Beton is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Woods!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Woods!
Joey Woods is the new light heavyweight champion!
Joey Woods decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Savage MMA 2
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Woods drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Woods drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Woods seems to have locked his on tight now - Longstaff screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Woods, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joey Woods!
Joey Woods thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMA ATTACK The End
Date: Feb 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Figueiredo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Woods under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Woods has been cut.
Woods closes this distance looking for a takedown but Figueiredo circles away.
Figueiredo leaves Woods with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Figueiredo throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Woods darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Figueiredo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Woods content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Woods'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.
Woods prevents Figueiredo from standing back up.
Woods is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Figueiredo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Woods fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueiredo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woods.
Murilo Figueiredo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Figueiredo. No joy for Woods on that attempt.
Woods shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Figueiredo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Figueiredo enables Woods to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Figueiredo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Figueiredo can't keep his opponent in guard - Woods advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Figueiredo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Woods in particular looking to stall.
Figueiredo is looking to escape.
Woods content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Figueiredo is trying to get back to full guard.
Figueiredo is trying to stand.
Woods keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Woods is looking for a kimura but Figueiredo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Woods to get the leverage.
Woods sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Figueiredo is defending against the submission attempts here by Woods.
Woods with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Figueiredo wants to improve his position but Woods is controlling well.
Woods with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Woods seems to be working for a kimura but Figueiredo defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Woods dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Woods's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woods.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown but Figueiredo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woods's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Figueiredo lands a body shot.
Figueiredo slaps away a takedown attempt from Woods, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods looks for a takedown but Figueiredo sprawls well.
Figueiredo stuffs the takedown.
Woods works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Figueiredo misses with the combination.
Woods drops down looking for a counter takedown but Figueiredo sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueiredo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Woods avoids a punch combination nicely.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Figueiredo tries to keep at a distance but Woods has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Figueiredo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murilo Figueiredo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but Figueiredo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Figueiredo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Woods.
Woods attempts a counter takedown but Figueiredo avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Woods shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Woods was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Woods is looking to take a break and control but Figueiredo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Figueiredo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Woods tries to move into full mount but can't pass Figueiredo's legs.
Woods just content to control the position. #T2#
Woods has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Woods controlling the pace for now.
Figueiredo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Figueiredo 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.
Woods controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Figueiredo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Woods. #T3#
Woods wants to take his opponent's back but Figueiredo doesn't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Figueiredo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Woods content just to control the position here.
Figueiredo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Woods controlling his opponent.
Joey Woods overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Woods mounts Figueiredo! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Woods jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Figueiredo manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Woods working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Figueiredo wants to get back to his feet but Woods drags him back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Woods will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Woods's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Figueiredo throws a series of punches but Woods avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Woods closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Woods thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Woods has hold of Figueiredo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Figueiredo seems comfortable defending it but Woods has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Figueiredo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Figueiredo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Woods couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Woods!
A very excited looking Joey Woods 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:
CACC 152: Morrison v Holzken 5
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Bam Bam Brody! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Joey Woods!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Woods fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brody to the ground. Woods is now in Brody's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brody (0) vs (2) Woods
Brody keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Woods might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brody haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Brody is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Woods defends well.
Woods is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods preventing the sweep.
Woods trying to control but Brody is working from the bottom. #T1#
Brody controlling Woods's posture. #SUB#
Brody working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Woods has passed into half guard!
Woods looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brody is controlling Woods's trapped leg to prevent Woods from advancing to side control.#T2#
Woods tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brody knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Brody looking for submissions off his back.
Woods is trying to control. Brody wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Woods wants to advance to full mount but Brody doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Woods looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Brody throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brody not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brody has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Woods has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brody (0) vs (5) Woods
Woods advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brody (0) vs (7) Woods
Woods trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Brody slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brody wants to get back to full guard.
Woods trying to control from half guard but Brody is working away.
Woods has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brody (0) vs (10) Woods#SUB2#
Woods goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Brody turns into him and now he's in Woods's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brody (2) vs (10) Woods
Woods is trying to control the position but Brody postures up. #T5##SUB#
Brody drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Woods manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brody has Woods in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brody (2) vs (12) Woods#SUB#
Brody throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Woods wants to control from the top but Brody keeps moving. #T6#
Brody not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Brody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Woods avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brody can't keep his opponent in guard - Woods advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7#
Woods wants to take a breather but Brody is having none of it.
Woods wants to free his trapped foot but Brody is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Woods wants to take a breather but Brody is having none of it. #T8##SUB#
Brody looking for submissions off his back.
Brody is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Woods wants to pass to mount but Brody is defending the position. #SUB2#
Woods is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brody wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brody is staying active underneath Woods, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Brody is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Woods's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Woods's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brody (6) vs (12) Woods
Brody not allowing Woods to control his hands.
Woods tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Woods defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brody's arms.
Woods trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Brody has the hooks in. Woods is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Brody doesn't have the hooks in and Woods manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brody (6) vs (14) Woods#T10#
Brody can't keep his opponent in guard - Woods advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brody trying to control from the bottom.
Brody won't allow Woods to pass to mount.
Brody is staying active underneath Woods, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Woods in particular looking to stall.
Brody is trying to maintain the position but Woods is very close to passing his half guard.
Woods is trying to control. Brody wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Woods slows the pace down in half guard.
Brody is refusing to be controlled, as Woods sits in half guard. #SUB#
Brody looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Woods wants to control but Brody is keeping him busy.
Brody is trying to maintain the position but Woods is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Woods is trying to work for a kimura but Brody is defending well.
#T12##SUB#
Brody looking for subs from the bottom but Woods mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brody (6) vs (17) Woods
Brody wants to hold on but Woods pushes him away.
Brody is squirming around, avoiding Woods's attempts to control the action.
Woods controlling his opponent.
Woods looking to control but Brody is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Brody regains half guard.
Woods controlling the action here.
Brody is looking to improve his position.
Brody is trying to maintain the position but Woods is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Woods is looking to take a break and control but Brody is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Woods moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brody (6) vs (20) Woods
Woods tries to advance to mount but Brody denies him. #SUB2#
Woods tries for a kimura but Brody is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Woods wins on points by 20 to 6.
A victorious Joey Woods 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:
CACC 145: St Pierre vs Dennis
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Joey Woods!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bandito shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Woods manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Woods
Bandito works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Woods is trying to maintain the position but Bandito is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Woods is staying active underneath Bandito, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bandito 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 Bandito.
Woods controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Bandito 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.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Woods defending well.
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Woods does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bandito in particular looking to stall.
Woods is looking to control Bandito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woods avoid being mounted?#T2#
Bandito trying to control from half guard but Woods is working away.
Bandito keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandito passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Woods
Bandito 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 is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandito has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Woods is trying to escape the mount but Bandito keeps good control and instead manages to take Woods's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (8) vs (0) Woods
Woods tries to roll but Bandito sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Bandito is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Woods is defending well though. Bandito let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Bandito 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 Bandito will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Woods is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bandito off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Woods trying to control the hands but Bandito won't let him. #SUB#
Bandito is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Woods taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Bandito.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enamorado Bandito!
Enamorado Bandito retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Enamorado Bandito thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Joey Woods was interviewed post fight and said 'I tried my best today. For my fans and my sponsors I want to day thanks for your support. I'll be back!! '. |
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Event:
CACC 135: Bok vs Sparxx III
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Joey Woods! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Roger Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Galvao misses with a takedown attempt - Woods sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Woods drops down looking for a counter takedown but Galvao sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Woods closes the distance and pushes Galvao back into the ropes.
Galvao is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Woods is defending well.#TD#
Woods pulls Galvao into guard.
Woods lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Woods (2) vs (0) Galvao
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Woods is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Woods preventing the sweep.
Woods is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Galvao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Woods advances to half guard.
Woods content to control rather than advance.
Galvao is trying to control but Woods manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Woods (5) vs (0) Galvao#T2##SUB#
Galvao tries to control Woods's head but Woods pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Galvao is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Joey Woods!
During a confident post fight interview, Joey Woods thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 125: Bok vs Sepi
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Joey Woods! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jesse Pinkman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Woods tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pinkman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Woods darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Woods (2) vs (0) Pinkman
Woods trying to control from Pinkman's half guard. Pinkman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pinkman pulls Woods in close to prevent any damage.
Woods is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pinkman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Woods uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Woods (5) vs (0) Pinkman
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Woods trying to control the action but Pinkman is working from the bottom. #T1#
Pinkman tries to buck Woods off but Woods is having none of it.
Woods is looking to take a break and control but Pinkman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Pinkman tries to buck Woods off but Woods is having none of it.
Pinkman keeps trying to improve his position.
Pinkman is not content to let Woods control the position.
Woods will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Woods is really struggling to control Pinkman but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Woods is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pinkman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Woods is trying to get an arm triangle but Pinkman is defending well. #T3#
Pinkman is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Pinkman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Woods trying to control the action but Pinkman is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Pinkman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Pinkman tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Woods looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pinkman 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.
Woods wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinkman keeps working.
Woods is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pinkman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Pinkman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Woods tries to advance to mount but Pinkman denies him.
Pinkman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Woods passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Woods (8) vs (0) Pinkman
Pinkman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Woods fails to move to back control.
Pinkman wants to control but Woods is having none of it.
Pinkman is trying to escape the mount.
Woods wants to control but Pinkman has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Woods seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinkman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Woods works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Woods (11) vs (0) Pinkman
Woods can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pinkman is looking to escape.
Pinkman wants to hold on but Woods pushes him away.
Pinkman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pinkman is staying active underneath Woods, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Pinkman trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pinkman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Woods wants to pass the guard but Pinkman is keeping the position.
Woods looking to sit in guard and control but Pinkman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Woods (11) vs (2) Pinkman
Pinkman slips nicely into half guard.
Pinkman 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.
Woods moves into full guard.
Pinkman trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. #T9#
Pinkman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woods is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Woods looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinkman is one step ahead there.
Woods trying to control the position.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving. #SUB#
Woods looking for a guillotine here but Pinkman defends easily.
#T10#
Woods keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully.
Woods trying to control the position.
Woods wants to control but Pinkman passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Pinkman is looking for a kimura here.
#T11#
Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pinkman is working away from the top position though.
Pinkman is stalling here. Woods is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pinkman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Woods has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Woods (15) vs (2) Pinkman
Woods wants to control but Pinkman is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Woods is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pinkman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Woods advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Woods (17) vs (2) Pinkman#T12#
Pinkman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Woods tries to control but Pinkman wriggling away.
Woods avoids the attempt from Pinkman to control.
Woods tries to control but Pinkman wriggling away. #T13#
Pinkman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Pinkman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Woods trying to control the action but Pinkman is working from the bottom.
Pinkman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Woods trying to control but Pinkman is working from the bottom.
Woods tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinkman is retaining full guard. #T14##SUB#
Woods has gone for a leg lock! Pinkman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Woods's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Woods (17) vs (4) Pinkman
Woods working a defensive guard but Pinkman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Woods (17) vs (7) Pinkman
Woods can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Pinkman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Woods is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Pinkman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Woods has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Woods takes the fight on points by 17 to 7.
A victorious Joey Woods 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:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES FINAL
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Arthur Kincaid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Joey Woods!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Woods looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kincaid (0) vs (2) Woods#SUB#
Kincaid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Woods looking to pass the guard.
Woods is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Woods postures up.
#SUB2#
Woods drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woods jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kincaid keeping full guard, as Woods tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Woods passes Kincaid's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Kincaid trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kincaid is trying to control but Woods manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (0) vs (5) Woods
Kincaid tries to reverse the position but Woods maintains control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Woods trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Woods moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kincaid has worked his arm free - good work by Kincaid!
#T2#
Kincaid tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Woods wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kincaid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kincaid keeps Woods under control for a moment.#SUB2#
Woods is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kincaid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Woods tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kincaid's legs. #SUB2#
Woods is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kincaid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Kincaid is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Woods's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Woods is looking for a kimura but Kincaid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Woods to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
Kincaid is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Woods seems to be working for a kimura but Kincaid defends the submission attempt.
Kincaid is trying to control but Woods passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (0) vs (8) Woods
Woods is looking to take a break and control but Kincaid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Kincaid gets back to half guard.
Kincaid is looking for a sweep. Woods is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Woods trying to control the action but Kincaid is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Woods seems to be looking for submissions.
Woods prevents Kincaid from improving his position.
Kincaid wants to control but Woods is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Woods is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kincaid has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Kincaid wants to control but Woods is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Kincaid is defending against the submission attempts here by Woods.
#SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
Woods passes into side control, despite Kincaid's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (0) vs (11) Woods
Woods wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kincaid keeps working. #T6#
Kincaid tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kincaid (0) vs (13) Woods
Woods looking to control but Kincaid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Woods has control of Kincaid's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kincaid regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kincaid tries to hold on but Woods pushes him away.
Woods can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kincaid is looking to escape. #T7##SUB2#
Woods is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kincaid is surviving well by controlling Woods's body position as best he can.
Kincaid working to try and regain half guard.
Woods wants to take Kincaid's back here but Kincaid is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kincaid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kincaid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Woods trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kincaid is trying desperately to improve position.
Kincaid is squirming around, avoiding Woods's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Kincaid sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Woods prevents Kincaid from improving his position.#SUB#
Kincaid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kincaid looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Woods pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (0) vs (16) Woods
Kincaid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Woods is working for a guillotine from mount but Kincaid frees his head quite easily.
#T9#
Kincaid tries to lock up and control but Woods gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kincaid is trying desperately to improve position.
Woods looking to control but Kincaid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Kincaid gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
Kincaid wants to improve his position but Woods is controlling well.
Kincaid won't allow Woods to pass to mount.
Kincaid wants to control but Woods is keeping busy.
Kincaid is looking to improve his position.
Kincaid is refusing to be controlled, as Woods sits in half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Woods is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Woods is looking to take a break and control but Kincaid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Woods is looking for a kimura but Kincaid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Woods to get the leverage.
Kincaid wants to control but Woods is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kincaid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Woods wants to take a breather but Kincaid is having none of it.
Kincaid wants to improve his position but Woods is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back.
Kincaid is not content to let Woods control the position.#SUB#
Kincaid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Kincaid wants to control but Woods passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (0) vs (19) Woods
Kincaid is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Woods's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Woods is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Woods is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Woods is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kincaid defends it well. #T14#
Kincaid moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kincaid is trying to keep Woods in close.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Kincaid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Woods looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kincaid looking for a guillotine here but Woods defends easily.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Woods wins on points by 19 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Joey Woods thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES PLAYOFF
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Joey Woods! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Breaker tries to clinch but Woods moves out of range.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Breaker tries to clinch but Woods is having none of it. #CL#
Woods rushes Breaker and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Breaker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Woods to keep the fight standing.
Breaker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Woods after a bit of a struggle.
Breaker jumps guard but Woods stands there with Breaker around his waist. Breaker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joey Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arm Breaker.#TD#
Woods works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Woods (2) vs (0) Breaker
Woods controlling from the top position.
Woods seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Breaker for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Breaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Woods defends it easily.
Breaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Woods trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woods sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Breaker's guard. #SUB#
Woods is looking for a kimura but Breaker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Woods to get the leverage.
Breaker wants to control but Woods is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB#
Woods 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! Breaker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Woods!
Joey Woods decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD 4
Date: Aug 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Joey Woods! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Marco Battaglia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Battaglia 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Woods (0) vs (2) Battaglia
Battaglia stays in close to Woods's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Woods is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Battaglia defends well.
Woods has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Battaglia has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Woods (0) vs (5) Battaglia
Woods is trying to escape the position but Battaglia is controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods can't do much from the bottom here.
Woods stops Battaglia from passing to mount.
Battaglia content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Woods is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Woods can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Battaglia controls the position from side control.
Battaglia tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Woods's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Battaglia controls the position.#T3#
Battaglia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Woods is trying to improve his position.
Woods is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Battaglia has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Woods! Score +2 for reaching mount: Woods (0) vs (7) Battaglia
Battaglia is trying to take his opponent's back.
Woods is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Battaglia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Battaglia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Woods is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Battaglia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Woods is desperately trying to improve his position but Battaglia has a good base and remains in mount.
Battaglia looking to control but Woods is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Battaglia avoids the attempt from Woods to control.
Woods is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Woods is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Woods really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Battaglia controlling from mount.
Battaglia avoids the attempt from Woods to control.
Battaglia content just to control the position here.
Battaglia with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Battaglia trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Woods is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Battaglia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Battaglia fails to take his opponent's back.
Woods is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Woods working to try and regain half guard.
Woods stops Battaglia from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Woods really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Woods has given up his back. Will we see Battaglia going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Woods (0) vs (10) Battaglia
I really don't envy Woods right now.
Battaglia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Woods doesn't escape.
Woods rolls, trying to escape but Battaglia keeps control of the position.
Woods is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Battaglia keeps control of the position as Woods tries to break free.
Woods trying to control the action but Battaglia just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
Battaglia controlling the position well here. Woods rolled but Battaglia kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Battaglia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Woods tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Battaglia wants to control the pace but Woods is squirming around nicely.
Woods regains half guard.#T9#
Battaglia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Battaglia wants to pass the guard but Woods is defending well.
Woods wants to get back to full guard.
Battaglia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Woods wants to control but Battaglia is keeping busy.
#T10#
Woods is not content to let Battaglia control the position.
Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Battaglia is working away from the top position though.
Battaglia 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.
Woods trying to control here.
Battaglia prevents Woods from improving his position.#T11#
Battaglia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Battaglia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Battaglia slows the pace down in half guard.
Woods wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Woods is trying to control but can't.
Woods regains full guard. Nicely done.
Battaglia pushing down on Woods's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Battaglia not doing much here.
Battaglia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woods knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Woods tries to get to full guard but Battaglia has control of the leg.
Battaglia passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Woods (0) vs (13) Battaglia
Woods is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Woods is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Battaglia controlling from the full mount.
Woods tries to hold on but Battaglia postures up.
Woods can't escape the position.
Battaglia controlling the pace for now.
More stalling from Battaglia.#T14#
Woods really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Battaglia fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Woods tries to lock up and control but Battaglia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Battaglia is working for a guillotine from mount but Woods frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Battaglia wins on points by 13 to 0. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD 3
Date: Aug 17, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Israel Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joey Woods!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Woods clinches up against the ropes.#TD2#
Woods lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Woods#SUB#
Okoye is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woods is aware though and is defending well.
Woods wants to pass the guard but Okoye is keeping the position.#SUB#
Okoye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Woods defends it easily.#SUB#
Okoye 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 is pushing down on Okoye's leg trying to pass to half guard. Okoye is fighting to maintain full guard but Woods has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoye keeps working.
Okoye is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Okoye has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Woods escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Woods! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (5) Woods
Woods is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Okoye's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Woods working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Okoye could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Okoye is looking for a sweep.
Okoye looking for a sweep but Woods has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoye (0) vs (7) Woods#T2#
Okoye is squirming around, avoiding Woods's attempts to control the action.
Woods controlling the pace for now.
Okoye wants to hold on but Woods pushes him away.#SUB2#
Woods looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Okoye wants to hold on but Woods pushes him away.
Okoye is working to get back to half guard.
Okoye wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Okoye (0) vs (10) Woods#SUB2#
Woods is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Okoye knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Okoye for a finish. #T3#
Okoye trying to control the action but Woods just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Okoye is trying to roll into a better position but Woods has get a rear naked choke and Okoye is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey Woods!
Joey Woods decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD 2
Date: Aug 11, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sovor Trandel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joey Woods!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Woods is defended easily by Trandel.#TD#
Trandel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Trandel showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trandel (2) vs (0) Woods
Trandel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trandel is working away from the top position though.
Trandel wants to control but Woods is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Woods looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trandel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Trandel wants to pass the guard but Woods is defending well.
Woods is looking for a sweep. Trandel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Trandel seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Trandel trying to control from half guard but Woods is working away.
Trandel is thwarting Woods's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trandel stalling. #SUB2#
Woods actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trandel in particular looking to stall.
Trandel uses his free foot to push down on Woods's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Woods. Score +3 for passing guard: Trandel (5) vs (0) Woods
Woods keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Trandel looking to control but Woods is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Woods is trying desperately to improve position.
Trandel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Woods is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trandel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Woods gets back to half guard.
Trandel wants to pass the guard but Woods is defending well.
Trandel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trandel is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Trandel is controlling the pace.
Trandel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woods knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Woods manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trandel trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Trandel passes into half guard.
Trandel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trandel (8) vs (0) Woods
Trandel controls the position.
Woods sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T7#
Trandel wants to pass the guard but Woods is defending well. #SUB2#
Woods is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trandel pulls his head out easily.
Woods gets full guard.
Woods working a defensive guard here.
Trandel wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving. #T8#
Woods trying to control the position here.
Woods controls Trandel momentarily but Trandel frees himself.
Trandel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Woods is looking for a triangle but Trandel pushes his legs off easily.
Trandel trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. #T9#
Woods looking to control.
#SUB2#
Woods has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trandel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Woods is trying to keep Trandel in close.
Trandel wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Trandel content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Woods has locked up a guillotine! Woods's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Trandel is holding on here and Woods must be using up a lot of energy. Trandel has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Woods gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joey Woods!
An out of breath Joey Woods thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD
Date: Aug 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joey Woods! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wes Fury!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fury tries to score a power double leg takedown but Woods sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fury somewhat.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Woods sprawls well. Woods wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fury gets slowly back to his feet.
Woods attempts a counter takedown but Fury avoids it well and moves away.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Woods as he avoids it easily.
Joey Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Fury.#CL#
Woods gets a clinch.
Woods is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Woods gets control of Fury's arms and successfully pulls guard. Woods will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fury postures up.
Woods looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Woods is trying to control the position but Fury postures up.
Fury must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fury tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Fury is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Woods is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Woods has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Woods (2) vs (0) Fury
Woods wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Fury is looking to sweep but instead, Woods has passed into half guard.
Woods trying to control from half guard but Fury is working away. #T2#
Fury gets full guard.
Fury is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Woods engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Fury looking for a sweep. Not yet Fury, not yet.
Woods trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Woods looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Woods avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fury trying to keep a closed guard but Woods is proving a slippery customer.
Woods trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Fury is trying to control the position but Woods postures up.
Woods stopping the sweep attempt from Fury.#T4##SUB2#
Fury is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woods is aware though and is defending well.
Woods pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fury is keeping the position for now.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Woods passes Fury's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fury trying to control from the bottom.
Woods is trying to control the action in half guard but Fury is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Woods trying to control the pace.
Woods wants to free his trapped foot but Fury is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Fury is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Woods's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Woods's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Woods (2) vs (4) Fury
Woods is in bad spot here.
Woods tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fury trying to control but Woods is having none of it.
Woods tries to hold on but Fury pushes him away.
Woods regains half guard.#SUB2#
Woods is defending against the submission attempts here by Fury.
#T6#
Woods is looking to control Fury's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woods avoid being mounted?
Fury trying to control from Woods's half guard. Woods has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Fury drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Woods dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Woods (4) vs (4) Fury
Fury 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.
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.
Fury is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Woods looking to pass the guard.
Fury controls Woods momentarily but Woods frees himself. #SUB2#
Fury throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Woods escapes and throws Fury's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Woods (7) vs (4) Fury
Fury is not content to let Woods control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fury can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Woods working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T8#
Woods has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Woods (9) vs (4) Fury
Fury is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Woods avoids the attempt from Fury to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fury is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Woods is staying active.
Woods tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fury wants to hold on but Woods pushes him away.#T9#
Fury is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fury wants to hold on but Woods pushes him away.
Fury is desperately trying to improve his position but Woods has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Fury defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Woods. #SUB#
Woods moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fury has worked his arm free - good work by Fury!
A lull in the action here as Woods stalls from top position.
Fury manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Woods will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Woods tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fury knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fury is staying active underneath Woods, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Woods seems to be working for a kimura but Fury defends the submission attempt.
Fury is trying to get back to full guard.
Woods wants to pass to mount but Fury is defending the position. #SUB#
Woods is working for a submission of some sort.
#T11#
Woods with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fury wants to improve his position but Woods is controlling well.
Woods passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Woods (12) vs (4) Fury
Fury manages to get back to half guard.
Fury trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Woods manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Woods (15) vs (4) Fury
Fury wants to control but Woods is having none of it.#T12#
Woods trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Woods goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fury is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Woods (15) vs (6) Fury
Woods keeping full guard, as Fury tries to pass.
Fury 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.
Fury pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woods is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Fury slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fury wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
Woods trying to keep a closed guard but Fury is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Woods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fury defends it easily.#T14#
Fury trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
Fury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woods controls Fury momentarily but Fury frees himself. #SUB#
Woods pushes a forearm under Fury's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fury is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Woods! |
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