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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeds's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Evils Deeds. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Willy Watson enters the cage!
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178 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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175 cm
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183 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Longfellow Deeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Willy Watson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Deeds jabs Watson right on the nose. Watson blinks but takes it well.
Deeds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deeds.
Watson thuds his shin into the meat of Deeds's side.
Deeds throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Watson scores with a punch to the head.
Deeds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Deeds misses with a takedown attempt - Watson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Deeds misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Watson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Deeds eats them both and turns towards Watson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deeds misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Longfellow Deeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deeds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watson tries to clinch but Deeds moves out of range.
Watson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Deeds to the mat! Deeds manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Deeds is working an open guard so Watson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Deeds closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Watson quickly recovers to half guard.
Deeds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Watson sees it coming and defends easily.
Watson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watson.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson 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.
Deeds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson keeping full guard, as Deeds tries to pass.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Longfellow Deeds wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Watson misses with a body kick.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson punishes Deeds's body with a nice straight punch.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deeds avoids it really well and circles away.
Deeds throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Watson was covering up waiting for the punch and Deeds finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds looking to sit in guard and control but Watson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deeds has his foot on Watson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watson works his way back into a safe position though.
Watson stays in close to Deeds's body and controls the position.
Watson trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Watson controlling from the top position.
Watson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deeds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Watson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Willy Watson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Watson slaps away a takedown attempt from Deeds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Willy Watson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Deeds connects with a right hand. Watson shakes it off.
Watson shoots in and drives through. Deeds sprawls well.
An inside leg kick from Watson misses.
Watson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Deeds's guard.
Watson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Deeds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deeds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deeds manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds prevents Watson from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Watson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Watson!
Deeds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Watson tries to kick Deeds off but Deeds keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deeds.
Watson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deeds throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Watson to regain full guard.
Deeds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watson is pulling down on Deeds's head to control his posture.
Deeds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deeds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deeds is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Watson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Watson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Longfellow Deeds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deeds trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Deeds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Deeds postures up in Watson's guard and throws a big left but Watson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson 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.
Watson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Deeds stands up over Watson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deeds throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deeds's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Deeds wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Longfellow Deeds dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Deeds tries for a takedown but Watson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deeds fails with a takedown attempt.
Willy Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson misses with a leg kick.
Watson connects with the punch.
Watson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Watson wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Watson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Deeds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Deeds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watson connects with a couple of short punches.
Watson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Deeds, up you get!
Deeds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watson circles away quickly and effectively.
Watson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Deeds momentarily.
Deeds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Watson. Watson obviously looking to wear him down.
Deeds clobbers Watson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Deeds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watson.
Deeds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deeds wants it to stay on the feet.
Deeds misses with a series of wild punches.
Deeds tries for a takedown but Watson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Longfellow Deeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws a hook but Deeds avoids it easily.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Deeds looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson connects with a solid leg kick.
Deeds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Watson throws a hook but Deeds avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson lands a jab.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deeds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watson throws a leg kick but Deeds checks it.
Watson is looking to land body kicks.
Deeds closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Watson did well to prevent Deeds getting side control.
Watson won't allow Deeds to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Watson's thigh. Watson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Deeds postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Watson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Deeds, into his guard.
Deeds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Watson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Watson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Deeds to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Deeds looking for a guillotine here but Watson defends easily.
Watson is looking to stand up but Deeds won't let him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson is working Deeds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deeds is on top in guard.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watson 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 Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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RATING
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