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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Woodrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Accounting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woodrow comes to the cage accompanied by The Lumberjack Song. Accounting has chosen The Macarana as his entrance music. The key to victory for Alexander Woodrow has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Woodrow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Accounting!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodrow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Woodrow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Accounting is trying desperately to improve position.
Accounting takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Woodrow working Accounting over with strikes here.
Woodrow with good strikes from the mount here!
Accounting keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Accounting gets back to half guard.
Accounting throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Accounting regains full guard. Nicely done.
Accounting is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Accounting not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Accounting throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Woodrow moves into full guard.
Accounting tries to free his leg and advance position but Woodrow is retaining full guard.
Woodrow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Woodrow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Accounting cracks Woodrow with a solid left hand.
Accounting throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woodrow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Accounting is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Woodrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Accounting throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Accounting postures up in Woodrow's guard and throws a big left but Woodrow blocks it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Woodrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Accounting's sensitive parts.
Accounting walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Accounting shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Woodrow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Accounting's guard.
Accounting looks gassed!
Accounting throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Woodrow pushing down on Accounting's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Accounting tries to roll over but Woodrow keeps him under control.
Woodrow content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Woodrow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Accounting!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodrow working for a guillotine from mount but Accounting is in no mood to give up.
Accounting has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Woodrow working the ground and pound effectively.
Accounting is looking to get to half guard.
Woodrow landing punches.
Woodrow is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Accounting can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Woodrow prevents Accounting from getting the reversal.
Woodrow lands a big shot there that rocks Accounting but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Woodrow with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Accounting really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Accounting is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodrow wants to finish this one by submission but Accounting is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Woodrow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Accounting is trying desperately to improve position.
Woodrow lands with some strikes.
Accounting slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Accounting is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Woodrow pulls his head out easily.
Woodrow controlling the action here.
Accounting is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Accounting moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodrow tries to free his leg and advance position but Accounting is retaining full guard.
Woodrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Accounting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Accounting escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woodrow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Accounting working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woodrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woodrow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woodrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Accounting keeping full guard, as Woodrow tries to pass.
Accounting looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woodrow is in close to Accounting's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Accounting looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woodrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Accounting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Woodrow dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice body punch from Woodrow.
Woodrow cracks Accounting with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Accounting has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Woodrow finds it's way round the side to connect with Accounting's head.
Accounting misses with a takedown attempt
and Woodrow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Accounting working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woodrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woodrow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Accounting wants to sweep but no luck.
Woodrow drops back looking for a leg! Accounting is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Accounting manages to kick Woodrow off! Woodrow jumps back into Accounting's guard.
Woodrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Accounting swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Accounting is breathing heavily.
Accounting throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Woodrow wants to control from the top but Accounting keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodrow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Woodrow wants to control from the top but Accounting keeps moving.
Accounting is looking for a triangle but Woodrow pushes his legs off easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Woodrow lands a two punch combo.
Woodrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Woodrow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Accounting knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Accounting is in trouble now - Woodrow has advanced to mount!
Woodrow working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Accounting is wriggling around trying to escape.
Woodrow working the ground and pound effectively.
Woodrow working for a guillotine from mount but Accounting is in no mood to give up.
Woodrow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Woodrow with a couple of short strikes.
Accounting gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodrow content to control rather than advance.
Accounting tries to get to full guard but Woodrow has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Accounting has a hand on Woodrow's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Woodrow takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Accounting really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Accounting takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Accounting tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Accounting slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Accounting is trying to get back to full guard.
Accounting makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Accounting.
Woodrow trying to control but Accounting is working from the bottom.
Accounting looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Woodrow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Accounting trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Woodrow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Accounting wants to sweep here but Woodrow controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Woodrow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Accounting is looking to improve his position.
Accounting wants to get back to full guard but Woodrow has mounted him!
Accounting bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Accounting pushes down on Woodrow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Accounting missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Accounting throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Accounting is thwarting Woodrow's attempts to control the position.
Woodrow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Accounting's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Accounting's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Woodrow dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Woodrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Accounting trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Accounting 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.
Accounting looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Woodrow stands up over Accounting, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Accounting throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Woodrow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Accounting's guard.
Accounting looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Accounting throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexander Woodrow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Accounting trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodrow stays in close to Accounting's body and controls the position.
Woodrow stopping the sweep attempt from Accounting.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Accounting is on top in guard.
Woodrow wants to sweep but no luck.
Woodrow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Woodrow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Accounting makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Accounting.
Accounting will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Accounting looking for a sweep. Not yet Accounting, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Accounting keeping moving, preventing Woodrow from controlling successfully.
Accounting 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.
Accounting has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woodrow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Woodrow trying to control but Accounting is working from the bottom.
Accounting working for a triangle but Woodrow defends it easily.
Accounting keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Woodrow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Accounting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Accounting is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Accounting is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Woodrow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Accounting is working away from the top position though.
Woodrow desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Accounting is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Woodrow defends it well.
Accounting wants to pass to mount but Woodrow is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodrow tries to roll over but Accounting keeps him under control.
Accounting working over Woodrow with some ground and pound. Woodrow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Accounting is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Woodrow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Accounting uses his free foot to push down on Woodrow's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Woodrow.
Accounting pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Accounting is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Woodrow has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Woodrow tries to reverse the position but Accounting maintains control.
Woodrow in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Accounting landing strikes from the mount and Woodrow is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Accounting really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Accounting with a poor takedown
and Woodrow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Woodrow passes Accounting's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Woodrow is working for a submission of some sort.
Accounting looking for submissions off his back.
Accounting wants to get back to full guard.
Woodrow keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Accounting looking for submissions off his back.
Accounting works his way to full guard. Good work.
Accounting working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woodrow.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Accounting is looking for a triangle but Woodrow pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Accounting throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Accounting throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Accounting escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woodrow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Accounting looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woodrow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Accounting is proving hard to escape from.
Accounting manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Accounting with good strikes from the mount here!
Accounting has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Woodrow's face.
Accounting looking to secure an arm triangle but Woodrow defends it well.
Accounting is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Woodrow has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Accounting working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Accounting landing strikes from the mount and Woodrow is in trouble!
Woodrow working to try and regain half guard.
Accounting breaks from Woodrow's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Woodrow is working to get back to half guard.
Woodrow tries to lock up and control but Accounting gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Accounting with shots to the head and body - Woodrow looks very uncomfortable down there.
Accounting postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Woodrow looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodrow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Woodrow throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Woodrow is trying desperately to improve position.
Accounting dominating with strikes here.
Accounting raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Accounting connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Accounting connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Accounting breaks from Woodrow's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Woodrow gets back to half guard.
Accounting missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodrow misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Accounting.
Accounting landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Woodrow trying to control here.
Accounting lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Accounting there.
Woodrow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Accounting scores with a couple of nice shots.
Woodrow is rocked!
Accounting sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woodrow defending well though.
Woodrow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Accounting.
Woodrow wants to get back to full guard.
Accounting is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Woodrow is just riding it out for now. Accounting eventually gives up the hold.
Accounting is working for a kimura but Woodrow is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Accounting dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Woodrow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Woodrow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Accounting doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Woodrow counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Accounting!
Accounting is trying desperately to improve position.
Woodrow looking to finish Accounting with some ground and pound. This is bad for Accounting!
Accounting is looking to get to half guard.
Accounting gets back to half guard.
Accounting is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Accounting punching from the bottom.
Woodrow is working for a submission of some sort.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodrow moves nicely into side control.
Accounting is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Woodrow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Woodrow moves into full mount! Accounting won't be happy about that!
Accounting can't escape the position.
Woodrow scoring with strikes but Accounting is staying in there.
Woodrow landing shots from mount.
Woodrow tries to control but Accounting wriggling away.
Accounting regains half guard.
Woodrow prevents Accounting from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Accounting slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Woodrow stopping the sweep attempt from Accounting.
Accounting throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Woodrow stays in close to Accounting's body and controls the position.
Woodrow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woodrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Accounting manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Woodrow manages to get himself to full guard.
Accounting drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Accounting jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Accounting lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Woodrow looking to control.
Accounting throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woodrow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Accounting pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woodrow is keeping the position for now.
Accounting lands a couple of digs.
Accounting tries to free his leg and advance position but Woodrow is retaining full guard.
Woodrow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Accounting misses with a takedown attempt
and Woodrow counters with a shoot takedown. Accounting fights it but they end up in guard.
Accounting looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Accounting throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Woodrow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Accounting utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodrow wants to pass the guard but Accounting is keeping the position.
Accounting lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Woodrow!
Woodrow is in all sorts of trouble here.
Accounting has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Woodrow's face.
Accounting fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Accounting working for a submission but Woodrow is keeping him at bay.
Accounting lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Accounting looking to ground and pound but Woodrow is blocking nicely.
Woodrow wants to control but Accounting is having none of it.
Accounting with shots to the head and body - Woodrow looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Woodrow.
Well Woodrow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Woodrow!
Alexander Woodrow is the new featherweight champion!
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