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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chras Watsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blindboy Boat Club (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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174 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chras Watsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blindboy Boat Club!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watsky gets caught napping as Boat Club dives in and scores a takedown. Watsky manages to retain guard.
Boat Club must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boat Club wants to control from the top but Watsky keeps moving.
Boat Club throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boat Club stays in close to Watsky's body and controls the position.
Watsky thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Watsky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Blindboy Boat Club was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Boat Club closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watsky pulls Boat Club into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boat Club trying to control but Watsky is working from the bottom.
Watsky is trying to keep Boat Club in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boat Club wants to stand but Watsky has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Watsky is trying to keep Boat Club in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chras Watsky wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Boat Club is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Watsky's half guard.
Watsky tries to get to full guard but Boat Club has control of the leg.
Boat Club trying to control from half guard but Watsky is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watsky tries to get to full guard but Boat Club has control of the leg.
Boat Club seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Watsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Blindboy Boat Club was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Boat Club lands with a nice body punch.
Watsky throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Boat Club dives in and scores a takedown into Watsky's guard.
Watsky 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.
Watsky striking off his back but it's not causing Boat Club any problems.
Watsky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boat Club trying to control from the bottom.
Watsky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boat Club is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watsky pulls his head out easily.
Boat Club is controlling Watsky's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Watsky looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boat Club is refusing to be controlled, as Watsky sits in half guard.
Watsky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boat Club is looking to control Watsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boat Club avoid being mounted?
Boat Club moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watsky throwing strikes from guard but Boat Club blocks nicely.
Boat Club has Watsky pulled in close to control his posture.
Watsky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Watsky drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boat Club dives on top into guard.
Watsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boat Club's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boat Club working for a triangle but Watsky defends it easily.
Watsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blindboy Boat Club dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boat Club closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Watsky's guard.
Boat Club really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boat Club wants to control from the top but Watsky keeps moving.
Watsky trying to keep a closed guard but Boat Club is proving a slippery customer.
Boat Club slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Watsky thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boat Club trying to control but Watsky is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Blindboy Boat Club.
Boat Club looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boat Club scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boat Club circles away.
Boat Club plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Boat Club pushes Watsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Watsky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boat Club is defending well.
Boat Club tries to break free but Watsky pushes him back against the cage.
Watsky jumps into guard, dragging Boat Club to the mat.
Watsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Watsky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Boat Club!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boat Club can't escape the position.
Boat Club tries to hold on but Watsky postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boat Club might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Watsky kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Watsky raining down shots from the mount!
Boat Club sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Watsky prevents Boat Club from standing back up.
Watsky seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Watsky prevents Boat Club from improving his position.
Watsky passes into side control, despite Boat Club's attempt to control the position.
Watsky lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boat Club is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boat Club takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Watsky connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boat Club some visible discomfort.
Watsky scores with punches from side control.
Boat Club is trying to control Watsky's posture but Watsky avoids it.
Boat Club is not content to let Watsky control the position.
You can see the frustration on Boat Club's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watsky has control of an arm but Boat Club manages to advance to Watsky's back!
Watsky looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Blindboy Boat Club has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watsky tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Watsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Watsky sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boat Club thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boat Club is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boat Club sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Watsky defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blindboy Boat Club showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Boat Club throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boat Club gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Watsky gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Watsky postures up in Boat Club's guard and throws a big left but Boat Club blocks it.
Watsky throws a strike but Boat Club rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Watsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boat Club is one step ahead there.
Watsky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Watsky keeping moving, preventing Boat Club from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watsky striking off his back but it's not causing Boat Club any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watsky is on top in guard.
Boat Club 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.
Watsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Boat Club has wrist control.
Watsky postures up.
Watsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Watsky is in close to Boat Club's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boat Club not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Watsky looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boat Club is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Watsky controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Watsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Watsky wants to control but Boat Club is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boat Club wants to stand up but Watsky has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Boat Club trying to control the action but Watsky is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blindboy Boat Club has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Boat Club dives in and scores a takedown into Watsky's guard.
Watsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Watsky wants to sweep here but Boat Club controlling him for the moment.
Watsky managing to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boat Club drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Watsky dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watsky postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Watsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Boat Club is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Watsky blocks the body kick.
Chras Watsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watsky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boat Club as he jumps to the side.
Boat Club gets a clinch.
Blindboy Boat Club is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boat Club trying to land knees to the body.
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 Chras Watsky.
I think Boat Club 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blindboy Boat Club!
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energy
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RATING
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