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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Wood shoots in for a double leg but Amadaus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amadaus! But no joy.
Wood tries for a takedown but Amadaus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wood misses with a left hand
and Amadaus counters with a big head kick but Wood shrugs it off.
Amadaus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amadaus throws a big counter head kick but Wood avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Wood misses its intended target.
Amadaus throws out a counter right but Wood avoids it with no problem.
Wood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wood tries for a takedown but Amadaus circles away easily
and Amadaus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Amadaus counters with a straight right hand.
Wood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amadaus is fending him off so far but Wood persists. Nope, Amadaus circles away and we're back to standing.#T1##TD#
Wood decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wood trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Wood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amadaus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wood slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Amadaus is defending against the submission attempts here by Wood.
#T2#
Amadaus wants to control but Wood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amadaus is concentrating on defense, preventing Wood from advancing position. #SUB#
Wood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amadaus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wood.
Amadaus is trying to stand.
#T3#
Wood frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wood tries to control but Amadaus wriggling away.
Wood thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood controlling from the full mount.
Amadaus is desperately trying to improve his position but Wood has a good base and remains in mount.
Amadaus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Wood working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wood looking to control but Amadaus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Wood scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Amadaus?
Wood wants to control but instead Amadaus manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Amadaus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wood throwing shots but Amadaus is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amadaus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wood scores with a couple of nice shots.
Amadaus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wood.
Wood throwing shots but Amadaus is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Wood dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Amadaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Wood misses with an uppercut
enabling Amadaus to counter with a crisp jab.
Wood darts in looking for a takedown but Amadaus gets double underhooks and turns Wood into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Amadaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Amadaus gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Amadaus 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.
Amadaus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wood has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Wood is looking for a kimura but Amadaus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wood to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadaus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wood.
Amadaus is controlling Wood's trapped leg to prevent Wood from advancing to side control.#T1#
Wood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Amadaus is in trouble now - Wood has advanced to mount!
Wood landing shots from mount.
Wood misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Amadaus wants to hold on but Wood pushes him away.
Amadaus regains half guard.#SUB#
Wood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Wood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amadaus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wood.
Wood content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Wood seems to be working for a kimura but Amadaus defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Amadaus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wood.
Wood passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Wood goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Amadaus is on top in guard.
Amadaus throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Amadaus trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Amadaus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Amadaus looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amadaus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Wood working for submissions but it's allowed Amadaus to get to half guard.
Amadaus trying to control from half guard but Wood is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nevez Amadaus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Wood misses with an uppercut
and Amadaus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jake Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amadaus swivels and escapes.
Amadaus throws a big counter head kick but Wood avoids it with no problem.
Amadaus staying out of range there.
Amadaus is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wood throws a jab but it's blocked by Amadaus.
Nice takedown defense from Amadaus. No joy for Wood on that attempt.
Wood shoots in for a double leg but Amadaus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood with a poor takedown
and Amadaus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amadaus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wood somewhat.#T1#
Wood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amadaus avoids it really well and circles away.
Amadaus throws a fast counter high kick but Wood manages to duck under it in time.
Wood tries to clinch
and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wood with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wood with a poor takedown
and Amadaus counters with a nice uppercut.
Wood shoots in looking for a takedown. Amadaus tries to sprawl out of it but Wood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amadaus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Amadaus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wood.
Amadaus flicks out a counter leg kick but Wood steps away.#TD#
Wood fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amadaus to the ground. Wood is now in Amadaus's guard.
Wood seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wood works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Amadaus tries to kick Wood off but Wood keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Amadaus has his hands clasped together around Wood's back. He's all about the action.
Jake Wood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Amadaus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Nice strikes from Wood there. #SUB#
Wood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Amadaus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Amadaus is not content to let Wood control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Amadaus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Wood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Wood is trying to work for a kimura but Amadaus is defending well.
Amadaus is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nevez Amadaus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amadaus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nevez Amadaus!
Nevez Amadaus gave a mention to 30th Century Beer Store in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Jake Wood was interviewed post fight and said 'I’m always here to entertain, win or lose. Thank you all! '. |
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Event:
HFC 66: Saneuji vs Farman
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Wood catches Ro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Ro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wood is trying to defend but Ro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wood wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ro is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro is thwarting Wood's attempts to control the position.
Wood is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ro is trying to control. Wood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Ro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wood is refusing to be controlled, as Ro sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Ro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Wood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ro pulls his head out easily.
Ro wants to control but Wood is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ro is thwarting Wood's attempts to control the position.
Ro is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wood looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Wood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wood tries to buck Ro off but Ro is having none of it.
Wood is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ro is trying to get an arm triangle but Wood is defending well.
Ro trying to control the action but Wood is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Wood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ro in side control, throwing shots but Wood defends.
Wood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wood wants to control but Ro postures up.
Wood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Wood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wood is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ro is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wood tries to hold on but Ro postures up.
Wood tries to reverse the position but Ro maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Putte Ro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Ro scores with a takedown into Wood's guard.
Ro is stalling in the full guard.
Ro wants to pass the guard but Wood is keeping the position.
Ro pushes down on Wood's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ro is thwarting Wood's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood wants to get back to full guard but Ro has mounted him!
Putte Ro has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Wood sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Ro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wood regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wood is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wood working for a triangle but Ro defends it easily.
#SUB#
Wood looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ro passes into side control.
Wood tries to improve position but can't.
Ro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wood keeps working.
Wood struggling a bit here.#T3#
Ro is staying tight to Wood's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ro trying to control the action but Wood is working from the bottom.
Wood tries to buck Ro off but Ro is having none of it.
Ro is looking to take a break and control but Wood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Wood closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Ro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Putte Ro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ro wants to pass the guard but Wood is defending well. #SUB#
Wood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood is not content to let Ro control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Ro 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.
Ro prevents Wood from improving his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wood manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ro looking to pass the guard.
Wood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ro's guard. #REVR#
Wood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ro controls Wood momentarily but Wood frees himself. #T3#
Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Ro is retaining full guard.
Wood is fighting to break Ro's control of his arms but Ro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ro controlling Wood's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wood or perhaps it was just good defense by Ro, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Wood gets caught napping as Ro dives in and scores a takedown. Wood manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Ro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ro has managed to get both his arms back between Wood's legs - danger averted.
Wood being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Wood keeping full guard, as Ro tries to pass.
Ro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wood is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Ro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Putte Ro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ro has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Putte Ro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Putte Ro!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Putte Ro!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Putte Ro!
Putte Ro wins by unanimous decision!
Jake Wood spoke after the fight, saying 'I’m always here to entertain, win or lose. Thank you all! '. |
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Event:
HFC 57: Ilmarinen vs Lake
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Wood misses the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wood.#CL2#
Configuracion closes the distance and pushes Wood back into the cage.#TD#
Wood has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Configuracion regains guard immediately.
Wood trying to control but Configuracion is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood is really struggling to control Configuracion but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Wood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Configuracion is trying to keep Wood in close.
Configuracion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Configuracion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wood trying to control but Configuracion is working from the bottom.
Wood wants to pass the guard but Configuracion is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Wood drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Configuracion keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
Wood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Configuracion keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Configuracion keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Configuracion tries to clinch up but Wood circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
No luck for Wood with that takedown attempt.
Wood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Configuracion defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Configuracion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Configuracion wants it to stay on the feet.
Wood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Configuracion sprawls well. Configuracion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wood gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Configuracion forces Wood back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Wood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Wood blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Wood blocks an elbow strike.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wood is working for takedown but Configuracion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wood tries to pull guard but Configuracion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Wood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nimjal Configuracion will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Configuracion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wood swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Configuracion clinches up against the cage.
Configuracion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wood avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
#TD#
Wood gets control of Configuracion's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wood will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Wood looking for a triangle here. Configuracion is fighting it but it looks tight! Wood pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Configuracion is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jake Wood!
After the fight, Jake Wood was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HFC 42: Smith vs Armando
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wood.#TD#
Wood throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Wood finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith wants to stand up but Wood is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wood's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood forces his way into half guard.#ES2#
Smith pushes Wood off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Wood darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wood.
Wood controlling the action here.
Wood prevents Smith from standing back up.
Wood trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Wood has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Wood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wood content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wood works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Wood is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Wood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Wood is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Wood controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Wood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wood asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wood working the body and head with strikes.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wood asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Wood tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wood remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Wood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wood shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wood shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith throws a series of punches but Wood moves out of range.
Wood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith looks to throw the jab but Wood is out of range.
Wood dodges the punch combination from Smith.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Wood changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wood is controlling him well.
Wood cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wood is controlling him well.
Smith is not content to let Wood control the position. #SUB#
Wood in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Smith is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Wood!
Jake Wood bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HFC 33: Wood vs Jiminez
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Wood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Jiminez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wood sprawls well initially but Jiminez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Jiminez seems to be working for a kimura but Wood defends the submission attempt.
Jiminez prevents Wood from improving his position.
Jiminez is nestled in close to Wood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wood wants to improve his position but Jiminez is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jiminez working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Wood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jiminez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jiminez's back!#T1#
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but Wood has full control of the position and if anything, Jiminez has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Wood looking for the RNC.
Jiminez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wood off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Wood seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Jiminez's chin but Jiminez turns very nicely into Wood's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Jiminez.
#SUB#
Jiminez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jiminez has managed to get both his arms back between Wood's legs - danger averted.
Jiminez 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. #T2#
Jiminez throwing strikes from guard but Wood blocks nicely.
Jiminez working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Wood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jiminez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jiminez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiminez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jiminez lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wood has momentary wrist control but Jiminez slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Jiminez landing some decent shots from guard.
Jiminez stands up over Wood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jiminez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jiminez with a nice head shot there.
Wood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jiminez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Wood working for a triangle but Jiminez defends it easily.
Jiminez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wood trying to control the position.
Jiminez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Jiminez wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Jiminez lands a couple of digs.
Wood wants to sweep here but Jiminez controlling him for the moment.
Wood is working hard here to advance position.
Jiminez lands a couple of digs.
Jiminez wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving. #SUB#
Jiminez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jiminez has managed to get both his arms back between Wood's legs - danger averted.
Jiminez cracks Wood with a solid left hand.
Jiminez throws a big elbow that misses.
Jiminez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jiminez is working Wood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T5#
Jiminez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiminez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jiminez connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Wood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jiminez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jiminez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Jiminez from controlling successfully.
Jiminez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Jiminez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wood has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Wood actively working from the bottom here.
Wood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jiminez scores with a couple of nice shots.#T6#
Jiminez is nestled in close to Wood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wood is trying to get back to full guard.
Jiminez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wood trying to control from the bottom.
Jiminez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jiminez trying to control the action but Wood is working from the bottom.
Jiminez drops an elbow to the side of Wood's head.
Wood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Wood looking for a sweep. Not yet Wood, not yet. #SUB#
Wood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jiminez postures up.
Jiminez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wood's head.#SUB#
Wood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jiminez defends well.#SUB#
Wood working for submissions but it's allowed Jiminez to get to half guard.
Wood won't allow Jiminez to pass to mount. #SUB#
Wood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Nice strikes from Jiminez there. #SUB#
Wood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jiminez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jiminez lands a nice short elbow.
Jiminez winds up and cracks Wood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wood is in trouble now - Jiminez has advanced to mount!
Jiminez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wood is trying to escape the mount.
Jiminez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jiminez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wood hang on?#T9#
Jiminez breaks from Wood's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wood regains half guard.
Wood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Wood with the active half guard here but Jiminez passes nicely into side control.#SUB2#
Jiminez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jiminez wants to control but Wood is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Jiminez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Wood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jiminez to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Wood working for a triangle but Jiminez defends it easily.
#SUB#
Wood looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jiminez passes into side control.
Wood tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Wood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jiminez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wood. #T1#
Jiminez looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Wood wants to work for an arm triangle but Jiminez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jiminez is trying to stand back up but Wood is controlling him
Wood wants to take a breather but Jiminez is having none of it.
Wood trying to control the pace.
Jiminez is trying to stand.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
William Jiminez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wood wants to take a breather but Jiminez is having none of it.
Wood is looking to advance position but Jiminez won't allow it. #SUB#
Wood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jiminez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jiminez is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Jiminez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wood did well to prevent Jiminez getting side control.
Wood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jiminez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jiminez's back!#SUB#
Wood tightening his grip on Jiminez, looking for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Jiminez showing good submission defense here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wood missing with strikes from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Wood manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Jiminez wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Wood is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jiminez is defending well though. Wood let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Wood working for a choke but Jiminez is defending well. #SUB#
Wood is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jiminez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jiminez for a finish.
Jiminez trying to get back to his feet but Wood is in full control for now. #SUB#
Wood is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T5#
Jiminez trying to get back to his feet but Wood is in full control for now. #SUB#
Wood is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but Wood has full control of the position and if anything, Jiminez has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Wood is persistently looking for the submission but Jiminez is defending it well.
#SUB#
Wood is persistently looking for the submission but Jiminez is defending it well.
#T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wood throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Wood missing with punches from the back.
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Wood is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Wood is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jiminez is defending well though. Wood let's go of the attempt for now.
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but Wood has full control of the position and if anything, Jiminez has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T7#
Wood struggling to land strikes to the head as Jiminez covers up. #SUB#
Jiminez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jiminez wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Wood is persistently looking for the submission but Jiminez is defending it well.
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but Wood has full control of the position and if anything, Jiminez has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T8##SUB#
Wood working for the choke.
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wood wants to control but Jiminez is keeping busy.
Wood scores with strikes from the back.
Jiminez covering up well under a series of strikes from Wood.
Jiminez wants to get back to his feet. #T9#
Jiminez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wood is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Wood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##TD2#
Wood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jiminez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jiminez trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Jiminez lands a couple of elbows.
Jiminez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wood has momentary wrist control but Jiminez slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Jiminez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jiminez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jiminez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Wood looking for a guillotine here but Jiminez defends easily.
Jiminez lands a couple of digs.
Wood has momentary wrist control but Jiminez slips an elbow through the middle.
Jiminez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wood working a defensive guard but Jiminez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wood is trying to improve his position.
Jiminez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wood some visible discomfort.
Jiminez cracks Wood with a big right hand but Wood just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T2#
Jiminez working the ground and pound.#ROC2#Wood is rocked!
Wood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Wood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wood regains half guard.
Jiminez lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Wood! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jiminez jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Jiminez!
William Jiminez is the new bantamweight champion!
William Jiminez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jake Wood was interviewed post fight and said 'I’m always here to entertain, win or lose. Thank you all! '. |
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Event:
HFC 25: Wood vs Andarys
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Andarys throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick lands for Andarys.
Wood throws a looping overhand right but Andarys ducks down to avoid it.
Andarys with a nice cross.
Andarys swats away the attempt to clinch by Wood.
Andarys tries a quick counter leg kick but Wood is wise to it.#TD#
Wood drives through with a takedown into Andarys's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wood won't allow Andarys to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andarys can't keep his opponent in guard - Wood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wood is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wood seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Andarys for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andarys keeps working.
Wood passes into side control, despite Andarys's attempt to control the position.
Andarys can't do much from the bottom here.
Andarys manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wood's best efforts.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but Andarys is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Andarys is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wood pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Wood is looking for a kimura here.
Andarys is refusing to be controlled, as Wood sits in half guard.
Wood lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Andarys looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Andarys actively working from the bottom here.
Andarys works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Andarys is looking for a triangle but Wood pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Andarys had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wood defends it easily.
Wood pushing down on Andarys's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andarys 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.
Andarys is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Wood is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Andarys still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Andarys has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Wood is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Wood is looking for a sweep. Andarys is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wood.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Andarys from controlling successfully.
Andarys preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Wood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andarys is aware though and is defending well.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Andarys from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wood working for a triangle but Andarys defends it easily.
#T5#
Andarys trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andarys is looking to stand up but Wood won't let him.
Andarys trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wood manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wood lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Wood drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andarys manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wood has Andarys in his guard.#REVB#
Wood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Wood keeping moving, preventing Andarys from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wood is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Wood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7##SUB2#
Wood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andarys has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wood has managed to get both his arms back between Andarys's legs - danger averted.
Wood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wood stays in close to Andarys's body and controls the position.
Wood trying to control but Andarys is working from the bottom.
Wood slips nicely into half guard.
Andarys tries to get to full guard but Wood has control of the leg. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wood is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wood looking to control but Andarys is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wood looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wood wants to control the pace but Andarys is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Wood is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Andarys has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Andarys is looking to improve his position but Wood isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Wood looking to control but Andarys is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andarys tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Andarys defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wood.
Wood landing punches.
Wood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wood is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Andarys is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Wood working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Wood dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Andarys.#TD#
Wood feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Andarys looking for a guillotine here but Wood defends easily.
Andarys trying to keep a closed guard but Wood is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood passes Andarys's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andarys is refusing to be controlled, as Wood sits in half guard.
Andarys is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Wood is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but Andarys is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Wood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Wood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andarys defends it well. #SUB2#
Andarys is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wood pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andarys is looking to control Wood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andarys avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Andarys looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Wood is working for a kimura but Andarys is defending it quite comfortably.
Wood trying to control the action but Andarys is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Andarys misses with a straight right.
Wood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andarys sprawls and moves away.
Wood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jake Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andarys counters with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andarys darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Andarys counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wood tries for a takedown but Andarys sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andarys appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood dives in and grabs Andarys's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andarys pushes down on Wood's head and hops out.
Andarys swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andarys throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Wood counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Wood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andarys is staying active underneath Wood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andarys moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Wood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Andarys is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Andarys is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Andarys has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Wood wants to control from the top but Andarys keeps moving.
Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Andarys is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Andarys is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wood working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andarys can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wood controls the pace.
Wood throwing strikes from guard but Andarys blocks nicely. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andarys keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
Wood passes into half guard.
Wood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wood is trying to control the action in half guard but Andarys is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wood is stalling here. Andarys is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wood seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Andarys has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wood manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andarys can do to turn this around?
Wood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andarys keeps working. #T7#
Andarys wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wood is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Wood is working for a kimura but Andarys is defending it quite comfortably.
Wood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Andarys is defending against the submission attempts here by Wood.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andarys works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andarys is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jake Wood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Wood drops back, looking for a kneebar! Andarys looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Andarys looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Andarys! #REVB#
Wood is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andarys off and has taken his back!#T9##SUB#
Wood is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Andarys's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Andarys turns into Wood and is now in his guard.
Andarys must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andarys wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Andarys tries to free his leg and advance position but Wood is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Wood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andarys doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andarys manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wood working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Wood dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Andarys stuffs the takedown attempt from Wood. Wood gets slowly back to his feet.
Wood shoots for a takedown but Andarys saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andarys throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Andarys jabs Wood right on the nose. Wood blinks but takes it well.
Wood closes the distance and clinches up with Andarys, looking for a takedown. Wood pushes Andarys against the cage but Andarys circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andarys fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andarys misses with the body kick#TD#
and Wood counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andarys not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Andarys is looking for a triangle but Wood pushes his legs off easily.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Andarys is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andarys takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Wood preventing the sweep.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Andarys is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andarys looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wood is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Wood is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wood passes into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Wood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andarys has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wood trying to control the action but Andarys is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wood looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Andarys looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Wood is looking for a kimura here.
Andarys is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wood is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andarys tries to get to full guard but Wood has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Andarys.
Goren Andarys seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Wood closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andarys's guard.#SUB#
Wood drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andarys manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wood has Andarys in his guard.#REVB#
Wood looking to control.
#T5##SUB2#
Andarys 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.
Andarys trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andarys can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andarys controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Wood is looking for a triangle here but Andarys uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Andarys content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wood is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Wood is working hard here to advance position.
Wood struggling a bit here.
Wood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Andarys tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wood is trying to control Andarys's posture but Andarys avoids it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wood is not content to let Andarys control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Wood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wood trying to control the action but Andarys is working from the bottom.
Wood looking to control but instead Andarys has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T9#
Andarys blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wood.
Wood trying to control the action but Andarys is working from the bottom.
Andarys is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andarys sees it coming and defends easily.
Wood wants to take a breather but Andarys is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wood wants to work for an arm triangle but Andarys is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but Andarys is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jake Wood did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A nice leg kick from Andarys, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wood shoots in for a takedown but Andarys shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Andarys on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wood has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wood misses with an uppercut.
Andarys misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wood fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Wood shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andarys's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Andarys keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Andarys is looking for a triangle but Wood pushes his legs off easily.
Wood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andarys is keeping the position for now.
Andarys keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andarys has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wood has managed to get both his arms back between Andarys's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Wood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wood trying to control but Andarys is working from the bottom.
Wood stopping the sweep attempt from Andarys.#SUB2#
Andarys working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Andarys had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wood defends it easily.
Wood landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Wood slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Wood has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Andarys defend it? Wood steps over the head and cranks it - Andarys is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Wood!
Jake Wood is the new bantamweight champion!
Jake Wood bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 36
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Leone swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Wood shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wood showed some decent athleticism there.
Leone trying to control but Wood postures up.
Wood is taking a breather. Leone 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leone trying to hold on to Wood's head to control him but Wood postures up.
Wood controlling the pace. #T1#
Leone is trying to maintain the position but Wood is very close to passing his half guard.
Wood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Leone is looking to control Wood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leone avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Wood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leone defends it well.
Leone looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Leone is looking to improve his position.
Wood not doing much here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leone is looking to control Wood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leone avoid being mounted?
Wood drops an elbow to the side of Leone's head.
Wood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Leone trying to control but Wood postures up.
Leone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wood is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Leone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wood scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Wood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wood trying to control the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Wood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Leone is defending against the submission attempts here by Wood.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Wood 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.
#SUB2#
Wood is working for a kimura but Leone is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Leone wants to improve his position but Wood is controlling well.
Wood works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wood controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Wood swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Wood!
Jake Wood decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 32 Torres-Chunks
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Wood gets a double leg takedown into Brown's guard.
Wood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown looking to control.
Wood controlling from the top position.
Wood working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Wood is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood working some strikes from top position.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Brown looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wood sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wood connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Wood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wood has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Wood slips nicely into half guard.
Wood is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wood has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Wood seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Brown is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jake Wood!
Jake Wood decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Slavic Bal Des Débutantes 1
Date: May 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Eat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eat! But no joy.
Eat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Eat.
Eat lands a glancing blow to the side of Wood's head.
A lazy left from Eat finds it's target.
Eat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Wood is rocked!
Eat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Wood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Eat delivers a spinning backfist that drops Wood like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). East Eat! |
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Event:
Slavic FL 20
Date: Mar 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab from Silent.
Wood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silent.
Wood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silent circles away.
Silent bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wood's head backwards.#TD2#
Wood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Wood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silent has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Wood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Wood tries to advance to mount but Silent denies him.
Wood trying to control the position but Silent is working away. #T1#
Wood working the ground and pound but Silent is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Wood is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Silent is trying to escape and Wood transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Silent is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wood! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Wood! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Wood drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wood pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Wood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Wood might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wood on the ground.
Wood is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Wood looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jones is defending well. Wood quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jones has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wood celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Wood!
Trae Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Be better its a skill to work on'. |
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