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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Israel Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Jr Anhoej (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anhoej has chosen A Worrior's call as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 5 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Jr Anhoej!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anhoej 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.
Anhoej pulls guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Anhoej has his hands on Wood's head, controlling the position.
Wood drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anhoej dives on top into guard.
Anhoej wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Anhoej postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood is pulling down on Anhoej's head. It's preventing any offense from Anhoej, at least for the moment.
Wood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anhoej's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anhoej is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wood is controlling him.
Anhoej trying to strike off his back.
Wood trying to control but Anhoej is working from the bottom.
Wood stops Anhoej from standing up.
Wood is looking to work some ground and pound but Anhoej has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood won't allow Anhoej to get back to his feet.
Anhoej pulls Wood in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Israel Wood.
Anhoej misses with a head kick.
Wood could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Anhoej shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wood sprawls well. Wood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anhoej gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anhoej.
Israel Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Jr Anhoej.
Wood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anhoej back to the cage. Wood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Anhoej fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anhoej looks winded!
Wood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anhoej pinned against the cage. Anhoej gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anhoej shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wood defends it nicely.
Wood throws a wild body kick that Anhoej sees coming a mile off.
Anhoej misses with a body shot.
Anhoej shoots for a double leg takedown but Wood sprawls well. He's pushed Anhoej's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anhoej throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown by Wood or perhaps it was just good defense by Anhoej which made him look bad.
Wood drives through and clinches with Anhoej against the cage.
Anhoej tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anhoej manages to break the clinch.
Wood clinches up against the cage.
Anhoej changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anhoej misses with a takedown attempt - Wood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wood shoots in for a double leg but Anhoej sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anhoej tries to close the distance and clinch but Wood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anhoej is looking to slow Wood down with leg kicks.
Wood shoots in but Anhoej avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wood gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Israel Wood 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.
Wood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anhoej wants a takedown.
Wood successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anhoej trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Anhoej stopping the sweep attempt from Wood.
Wood wants to get back to his feet but Anhoej is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anhoej postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood has his foot on Anhoej's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anhoej works his way back into a safe position though.
Anhoej gets to his feet - Wood follows without any prompting.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anhoej.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick
and Anhoej counters with a series of strikes. Wood will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anhoej tries to avoid it but Wood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anhoej to the ground. Anhoej escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anhoej lands with a kick to the temple. Wood shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anhoej looks for a takedown but Wood sprawls well.
Israel Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Jr Anhoej.
Horrible takedown by Anhoej or perhaps it was just good defense by Wood which made him look bad.
Christian Jr Anhoej seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood rushes Anhoej and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood avoiding damage as Anhoej throws knees to the body.
Anhoej breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wood moves into the clinch.
Anhoej manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wood gets to his feet. Anhoej looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Anhoej defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wood.
Wood fails with a takedown attempt.
Wood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anhoej moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anhoej tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anhoej somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anhoej rushes Wood and presses him up against the cage.
Anhoej stalling.
Anhoej has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anhoej misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anhoej just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anhoej breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wood shoots for a double leg takedown but Anhoej sprawls well. He's pushed Wood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anhoej's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood avoids the elbow strike from Anhoej, against the cage.
Anhoej tries to pull guard but Wood won't allow it.
Anhoej is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wood to keep the fight standing.
Wood jumps guard but Anhoej stands there with Wood around his waist. Wood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anhoej fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anhoej wants a takedown.
Wood tries to score a body lock takedown but Anhoej shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christian Jr Anhoej will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Anhoej blocks a head kick by Wood.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anhoej controlling the action here for a moment.
Anhoej breaks the clinch.
Wood shoots in looking for a takedown but Anhoej manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anhoej fails with a takedown attempt.
Anhoej throws a nice looking combination but Wood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anhoej gets tackled into the cage by Wood. Wood maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anhoej is trying to maintain a safe position but Wood gets an underhook and turns Anhoej into the cage.
Anhoej lands an elbow inside that Wood shrugs off.
It looks like Israel Wood has been cut.
Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Anhoej is blocking nicely.
Anhoej breaks from the clinch.
Wood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anhoej stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anhoej wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anhoej throws a head kick that misses.
Anhoej tries to clinch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anhoej defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anhoej rushes Wood and presses him up against the cage.
Anhoej is trying to drag Wood to the mat but Wood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anhoej breaks from the clinch.
Anhoej lands with a slapping head kick.
Anhoej fails to land the takedown.
Anhoej shoots for a double leg takedown but Wood sprawls well. He's pushed Anhoej's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anhoej as he jumps to the side.
Anhoej tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anhoej pinned against the cage. Anhoej gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anhoej slaps away a takedown attempt from Wood, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anhoej shoots in for a double leg but Wood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anhoej closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wood circles away.
Wood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anhoej shoots for a takedown but Wood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wood lands a body shot.
Wood takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anhoej blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anhoej is defending well for now.
Wood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anhoej to keep the fight standing.
Anhoej ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anhoej no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Anhoej is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Jr Anhoej comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anhoej 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Jr Anhoej!
Christian Jr Anhoej was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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