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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Israel Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver Hart has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Israel Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Hart!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart dives in for a single leg takedown but Wood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wood tries to score a body lock takedown but Hart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hart pulls guard effortlessly.
Hart striking off his back but it's not causing Wood any problems.
Wood looking to pass the guard.
Wood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hart seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sloppy strikes from Hart. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hart is fending him off so far but Wood persists. Nope, Hart circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Wood or perhaps it was just good defense by Hart which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart clinches with his opponent.
Hart jumps guard.
Hart looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hart's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hart 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.
Hart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wood is looking to stand up but Hart won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oliver Hart.
Hart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hart wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart dodges the punch combination from Wood.
Hart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wood's waist but Wood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hart off to one side.
Wood dodges the punch combination from Hart.
Hart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wood swivels and escapes.
Wood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hart misses with a double jab.
Hart connects with a body shot.
Hart misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hart.
Hart lands a two punch combo.
Nice cross by Hart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood leaves Hart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wood fails to land the takedown.
Hart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hart somewhat.
Hart looks winded!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hart's waist but Hart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wood off to one side.
Wood stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hart.
Hart looks for a takedown but Wood sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood doesn't manage to clinch there - Hart circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hart throws a front kick aimed at Wood's knee but Wood avoids it well.
Hart goes for a double leg but Wood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wood continues to drive forward.
Wood jumps guard but Hart turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hart pulls Wood into guard.
Wood stands up and waves to Hart to follow him.
Oliver Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wood shoots in for a double leg but Hart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hart tries to clinch up.
Hart misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood tries to clinch there but Hart circles away.
Hart instigates a clinch.
Hart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wood could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hart sprawls well. Hart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wood gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wood tries to clinch up
and Hart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hart lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Israel Wood has been cut.
Wood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hart as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hart shoots for a takedown but Wood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hart throws a series of punches but Wood avoids them all with ease.
Wood wants to clinch.
Hart misses with a double jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hart avoids the elbow strike from Wood, 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!
Hart keeps control of Wood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hart jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wood walks away with a smile on his face. Hart gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hart fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Wood or perhaps it was just good defense by Hart which made him look bad.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wood as he avoids it easily.
Hart misses with a low kick.
Wood fails to land the takedown.
Wood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hart but Hart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hart lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wood clinches up against the cage.
Hart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart manages to break the clinch.
Wood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hart lands with a nice combination. Wood backs away looking to recover.
Hart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hart is trying to pull guard but Wood has him pressed against the cage.
Hart lands a good knee to the midsection. Wood won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart manages to break the clinch.
Hart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hart avoids a kick to the body.
Hart misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Israel Wood's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hart swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hart circles away.
Hart closes the distance and clinches.
Hart pulls guard.
Wood being controlled here momentarily.
Hart lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wood!
Wood tries to lock up and control but Hart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hart unloads with some shots from mount but Wood bucks and avoids them well.
Wood can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hart content just to control the position here.
Hart landing strikes from the mount and Wood is in trouble!
Wood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hart tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart get's back to his feet.
Wood misses with a few strikes there.
Israel Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hart misses with a takedown attempt - Wood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hart throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hart is in Wood's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Wood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wood is looking to stand up but Hart isn't so interested in that idea.
Oliver Hart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hart distracts Wood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hart gets to his feet. Wood looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hart's waist but Hart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wood off to one side.
Wood swinging wildly here.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wood sprawls well. Wood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wood avoids it really well and circles away.
Israel Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Hart.
Hart scores with a three punch combo!
Hart moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood tries to close the distance and clinch but Hart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hart dives in for a single leg takedown but Wood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Israel Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliver Hart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hart blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Hart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hart has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Hart!
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