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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yama Mama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mama comes to the cage accompanied by Darksiders - I am War. Wood is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Like Weeds by His Hero Is Gone. Yama Mama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Wood's chin.
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220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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216 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yama Mama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Wood!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mama tries to clinch but Wood moves out of range.
Mama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Mama finds it's way through Wood's defenses.
Nice takedown defense from Mama. No joy for Wood on that attempt.
Wood avoids the body shot from Mama.
Mama takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Mama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Mama.
Mama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mama can pounce on him.
Wood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood has his takedown stuffed
enabling Mama to counter with a crisp jab.
Yama Mama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Wood.
Mama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mama looks to land a combination. Wood sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mama tries to land a leg kick but Wood saw it coming and moves away.
Mama misses with a wild combination.
Mama drives through and clinches with Wood against the cage.
Mama lands with a left to the head.
Mama scores with a shoulder strike.
Mama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mama throws a head punch that misses.
Mama is working Wood over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mama throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Mama.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Mama throws an elbow that misses.
Wood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mama stops a takedown attempt from Wood.
Mama tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Mama back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mama tries to land a knee to the head but Wood blocks with his arms.
Wood tries to score a body lock takedown but Mama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mama throws a head punch that misses.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mama lands a head kick!
Mama clinches.
Mama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mama misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mama lands a knee to the body.
Wood looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mama stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mama.
Mama has Wood pressed against the cage.
Wood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mama lands with a short shot to the head.
Mama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mama lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mama manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yama Mama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wood.
Mama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mama lands with a good body shot.
Wood drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wood swings around for an armbar but Mama sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wood's guard.
Wood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mama controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yama Mama.
Mama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
George Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wood gets tackled into the cage by Mama. Mama maintains the clinch.
Yama Mama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mama tries to work over Wood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wood is trying to push Mama away but Mama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mama stops a takedown attempt from Wood.
Wood avoiding damage as Mama throws knees to the body.
Wood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mama is pressed up against the cage. Wood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mama down to the mat. Mama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yama Mama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Wood.
Horrible takedown by Wood or perhaps it was just good defense by Mama which made him look bad.
Mama lands a nice looking body shot.
Wood is breathing heavily.
Mama tries a head kick but it misses.
Mama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wood.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mama slaps away a takedown attempt from Wood, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mama works over Wood's head and body with a nice combination.
Mama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mama throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wood takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wood.
Mama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wood. That did some damage!
Mama pushes Wood away with a front kick.
Mama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mama lands a high kick!
Mama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wood is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wood shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mama lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wood will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wood. Wood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mama scores with a nice strike.
Mama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yama Mama is winning the standup battle so far.
Mama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mama lands a slapping body shot.
Mama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mama throws a front kick that sends Wood stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yama Mama dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mama lands with a slapping head kick.
Wood lands with a right hand.
Wood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mama's waist but Mama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wood off to one side.
Mama ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Mama connects with a jab.
Mama throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
Mama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wood can do to turn this around?
Mama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Mama.
Mama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wood.
Wood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mama throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
Mama throws a head kick that misses.
Wood looks to throw the jab but Mama is out of range.
Mama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mama tries to avoid it but Wood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mama to the ground. Mama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yama Mama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wood tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wood doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice takedown defense from Mama. No joy for Wood on that attempt.
Yama Mama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Wood.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mama. Wood shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yama Mama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mama has Wood up against the cage in a clinch.
Wood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mama throws a sloppy head kick and Wood moves out of range easily.
Wood shoots for a takedown but Mama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mama thuds his right hand into Wood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wood fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mama sprawls well initially but Wood persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mama controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mama makes his way to full guard, as Wood worked for a kimura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wood has managed to get both his arms back between Mama's legs - danger averted.
George Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mama is pulling down on Wood's head to control his posture.
Mama has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yama Mama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mama looking for a sweep. Not yet Mama, not yet.
Mama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wood.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yama Mama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mama, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yama Mama!
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energy
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