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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Burton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Burton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Watts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burton winds up and cracks Watts with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Watts for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Watts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Watts looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton slips a nice elbow through Watts's hands, connecting with Watts's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton slips a nice elbow through Watts's hands, connecting with Watts's forehead.#T1#
Burton working over Watts with some ground and pound. Watts looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Burton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Burton slips a nice elbow through Watts's hands, connecting with Watts's forehead.
Burton is taking a breather. Watts says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Watts is looking to control Burton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Watts avoid being mounted?
Burton slips a nice elbow through Watts's hands, connecting with Watts's forehead.
Burton lands strikes from half guard.
Burton slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Burton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Watts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Watts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Watts has hold of Burton's hands but Burton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burton lands with a punch from half guard.
Burton slips a nice elbow through Watts's hands, connecting with Watts's forehead.
Burton slips a nice elbow through Watts's hands, connecting with Watts's forehead.
Watts on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burton working the head and body with strikes.
Burton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Watts trying to control from the bottom.
Burton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burton passes into side control, despite Watts's attempt to control the position.
Burton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Burton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Burton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Burton just content to control the position. #T4#
Watts takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Burton cracks Watts with a big elbow.
A lull in the action here as Burton stalls from top position.
Burton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Burton stands up and beckons Watts to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Burton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Watts gets caught napping as Burton dives in and scores a takedown. Watts manages to retain guard.
Burton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burton working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Watts is breathing heavily.
Burton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Burton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Watts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burton controls the pace.
Burton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burton connects with a couple of short punches.
Watts controls Burton momentarily but Burton frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Watts has momentary wrist control but Burton slips an elbow through the middle.
Burton landing some decent shots from guard.
Burton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Watts instigates a clinch.
Watts is trying to break free.
Watts wants a takedown.
Burton looking to throw knees to the head but Watts is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Burton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##TD#
Burton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Watts quickly recovers to half guard.
Burton drops an elbow to the side of Watts's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burton connects with a nice short shot to Watts's temple.
Burton is nestled in close to Watts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Burton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Watts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU#
Burton stands up out of the half guard.
Burton darts in looking for a takedown but Watts gets double underhooks and turns Burton into the cage.
Watts replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Burton blocks it well.#CL#
Burton moves into range and clinches up with Watts.#BC#
Burton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL#
Burton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Burton breaks the clinch.
Burton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Watts. #TD#
Burton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Watts was covering up waiting for the punch and Burton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burton is working Watts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Burton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Burton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Watts quickly recovers to half guard.
Burton slips a nice elbow through Watts's hands, connecting with Watts's forehead.
Burton content to control rather than advance.
Burton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Watts on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Watts wants to control but Burton is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Watts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, if Burton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Burton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Burton controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Burton there.
Well, if Burton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Burton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Burton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Burton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watts can do to turn this around?#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Watts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Watts has hold of Burton's hands but Burton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Burton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Burton winds up and cracks Watts with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burton not doing much here.
Nice strikes from Burton there. #T3#
Burton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burton in particular looking to stall.
Watts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Watts wants to get back to full guard.
Burton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joe Watts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Burton stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Burton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burton showed some decent athleticism there.
Burton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burton winds up and cracks Watts with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SU#
Burton decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burton.
Burton controlling the position from side mount.
Micheal Burton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Burton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Burton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Watts throws a combination that misses
and Watts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Watts shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Morse makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Morse moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Morse moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Morse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joe Watts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Watts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morse is looking to improve his position.
Morse flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Watts wants to control but Morse is keeping him busy.
Watts looks winded!#SUB#
Morse looking for submissions off his back.
Watts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1##SUB#
Morse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watts pulls his head out easily.
Watts blocks the strikes from Morse.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Morse actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Morse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Morse is defending against the submission attempts here by Watts.
Morse punching from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Watts stands up from half guard.
Watts tries to clinch up.
Morse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watts tries to avoid it but Morse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watts to the ground. Watts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Watts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morse has hold of Watts's hands but Watts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Watts is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watts trying to mount his opponent but Morse defends it.
Morse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Watts prevents Morse from improving his position.#SUB#
Morse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morse tries to roll over but Watts keeps him under control.
Morse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watts on the ground.#SU2#
Watts decides to stand up.
Watts tries a head kick but it misses.
As Watts tries to get set, Morse tries to push him back and clinch up but Watts manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Watts gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
Watts blocks the strikes from Morse.
Watts scores with punches from side control.
Morse can't do much from the bottom here.
Morse tries to buck Watts off but Watts is having none of it.
Morse tries to escape but Watts is in control. #SU2#
Watts stands up. #CL2#
Watts pushes Morse up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Watts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Watts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Watts winds up and cracks Morse with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SU2#
Watts gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Morse gets caught flat footed, as Watts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Morse keeping moving, preventing Watts from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Morse looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Watts passes into half guard.
Morse pushes Watts off looking to stand but Watts dives back in and keeps control.
Watts wants to stand up but Morse is controlling the position.
Watts is breathing heavily.#T1#
Morse keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Morse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watts pulls his head out easily.
Morse is not content to let Watts control the position.
Morse has hold of Watts's hands but Watts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Morse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Watts decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Watts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morse eats them both and turns towards Watts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Watts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morse is trying to control but can't.
Morse is refusing to be controlled, as Watts sits in half guard. #SU2#
Watts stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Morse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watts pinned against the cage. Watts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3##CL2#
Watts closes the distance and pushes Morse back into the cage.#TD2#
Watts turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Watts manages to end up in side control.
Watts is looking to take a break and control but Morse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morse is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Watts has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Morse sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Morse landing small, sideways elbows.
Watts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Morse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watts pulls his head out easily.
Morse is not content to let Watts control the position.#SUB#
Morse is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Watts is tapping! Great win for Morse!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josh Morse!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Watts tries to close the distance and clinch but Mann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch but Watts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joe Watts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Watts shoots in and gets a takedown into Mann's guard.
Watts trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mann's guard.
Watts trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Watts throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts throwing strikes from guard but Mann blocks nicely.
Watts postures up in Mann's guard and throws a big left but Mann blocks it.
Watts has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mann is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB#
Mann is looking for a triangle here but Watts uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Watts trying to control the action but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Mann is rocked!#SU2#
Watts decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Oh Mann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Watts connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Mann to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Watts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Watts!
Joe Watts made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'greatest ever to do the damn thing '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Duke instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Watts jumps guard and drags Duke to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Watts wants to sweep here but Duke controlling him for the moment.
Duke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU#
Duke gets to his feet - Watts follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Watts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Watts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts scores with a couple of short elbows.
Duke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Watts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Duke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Watts decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Watts shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Duke's guard.#T1#
Duke keeping moving, preventing Watts from controlling successfully.
Watts tries to free his leg and advance position but Duke is retaining full guard.
Watts stopping the sweep attempt from Duke.
Duke wants to hit a switch here but Watts passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Duke there!
Duke can't escape the position.
#T2#
Duke is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Watts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Duke holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Watts tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Watts with shots to the head and body - Duke looks very uncomfortable down there.
Duke wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Duke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Watts trying to control but Duke is having none of it. #T3#
You get the feeling that Duke really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Duke blocking the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Watts jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Duke is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Duke and Watts has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ground and pound from Watts seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Watts goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Duke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Watts's guard! Nice work there by Duke!
Duke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Duke 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. #T4##SUB#
Duke 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. #SU#
Duke gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Watts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duke has Watts pressed against the cage, preventing Watts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Duke breaks from the clinch.
Duke tries to clinch up but Watts circles away and keeps his distance.
Watts is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duke with a body shot.#CL2#
Watts has Duke up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Duke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Watts dominated that 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.
#R2##TD2#
Duke tries to sprawl but Watts drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Watts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duke punching from the bottom.
Watts trying to pass the guard but Duke defending well.
Duke tries to kick Watts off but Watts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Watts wants to stand up but Duke is controlling the position.
Duke manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts is looking to stand up but Duke won't let him. #T1##SU2#
Watts decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Duke, up you get! #CL2#
Watts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duke, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Watts gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Watts decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Watts takes the fight into the clinch.
Duke landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#TD#
Duke gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Watts looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Duke decides to return to a standing position.
Watts is breathing heavily.#T2##TD2#
Duke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Watts is looking to stand up but Duke won't let him.
Watts stops Duke from standing up.
Watts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duke wants to stand but Watts is controlling the position.
Duke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duke wants to stand but Watts is controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Watts is working Duke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Watts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duke controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Watts darts in and clinches Duke up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Watts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watts holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Duke manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Duke moves out of range of the body kick from Watts.
#CL2#
Watts has closed the distance and engaged Duke in a clinch.
Duke keeps control of Watts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duke avoids it.#BC#
Duke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Watts gets a double leg takedown into Duke's guard.
Watts wants to stand but Duke has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES#
Duke has his feet on Watts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Duke clinches up with Watts and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Watts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Watts has closed the distance and engaged Duke in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Watts - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hand to the body from Watts.
#BC#
Duke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Watts rushes Duke and presses him up against the cage.
Watts is trying to break free.#TD2#
Watts lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Duke manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Watts keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke tries to throw a body punch but Watts avoids it by throwing Duke back against the cage. #TD2#
Watts pulls guard successfully.
#T1##SU#
Duke gets to his feet. Watts looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Watts.
Duke tries to counter by clinching up but Watts breaks away and moves out of range.
Watts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Watts clinches with his opponent.
Watts is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Watts gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Watts prevents Duke from standing back up.
Joe Watts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watts trying to control the action but Duke is working from the bottom.
Duke desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Duke gets full guard.#T2#
Duke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Watts wants to control from the top but Duke keeps moving.
Watts looking to sit in guard and control but Duke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Duke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Watts, up you get! #CL#
Duke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Duke breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Duke has Watts up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Watts has hold of one of Duke's legs. Duke is fighting the takedown attempt but Watts gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Duke has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Watts off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Duke scores with a takedown into Watts's guard.
Duke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Duke stands up from Watts's guard - Duke perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Watts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Watts showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Duke has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Watts is on him like a limpet, forcing Duke back against the cage.
Joe Watts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Duke manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Duke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Watts to the ground. Duke is now in Watts's guard.
Watts controls Duke momentarily but Duke frees himself.
Duke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Filiberto Duke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Duke drops back looking for a leg! Watts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Watts manages to kick Duke off! Duke jumps back into Watts's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filiberto Duke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Watts 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Watts!
Joe Watts took some time post fight to say the following; 'greatest ever to do the damn thing '.
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