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QFC - 026 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Govatos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Govatos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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268 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Hopkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Govatos!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Govatos. That snapped Hopkins's head back.
Govatos throws out a powerful jab.
Hopkins moves forwards but Govatos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hopkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Govatos throws out the jab.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Govatos has eaten all the pies!
Govatos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Govatos lands a really nice looking cross but Hopkins seems unphased.
Govatos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins cracks Govatos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Jacob Govatos has been cut.
Govatos throws a leg kick
and Hopkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Govatos's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Govatos throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins counters with a good, hard body kick but Govatos shrugs it off.
Govatos looks winded!
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Govatos's front leg but catches the back leg as Govatos tries to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hopkins - that will leave a mark!
Hopkins lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hopkins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Govatos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins sends Govatos crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hopkins is motioning to the referee to let Govatos up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Hopkins.
Govatos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Govatos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Govatos is predictable there
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Jacob Govatos's cut even more.
Govatos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Govatos's front leg but catches the back leg as Govatos tries to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a jab. Govatos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The cut above Jacob Govatos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Govatos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Govatos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Govatos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hopkins.
You can see that Govatos has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Hopkins lands a big head kick that sends Govatos tumbling to the mat! Hopkins takes a step backwards and waves Govatos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hopkins throws a powerful right kick. Govatos tried to block low but the kick was high! Govatos was taken right off of his feet! Hopkins jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ben Hopkins!
Ben Hopkins retains his heavyweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lloyd Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Fresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doug Fresh will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lloyd Irvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Fresh!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irvin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fresh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fresh is trying to keep Irvin in close.
Irvin won't allow Fresh to get back to his feet.
Irvin wanted to stand there but Fresh had control of the position.
Irvin 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.
Fresh controls Irvin momentarily but Irvin frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fresh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Irvin pushes down on Fresh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Irvin stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fresh darts in trying to clinch
and Irvin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Irvin is looking to stand up but Fresh won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin with a nice head shot there.
Irvin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Irvin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fresh's guard.
Irvin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Irvin passes to side control.
Fresh is trying to escape the position but Irvin is controlling the position.
Fresh looks winded!
Irvin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fresh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fresh fails to land the takedown.
Irvin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Irvin successfully pulls guard.
Fresh is posturing up here but Irvin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fresh tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fresh has to tap! Slick submission there by Irvin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lloyd Irvin!
Our winner, Lloyd Irvin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finn Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Not Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Finn Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Not Brock!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davis jumps guard but Brock stands there with Davis around his waist. Davis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Brock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Brock.
Brock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Davis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Brock to counter with a crisp jab.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Brock moves out of range easily.
Davis misses with a takedown
and Brock counters with a crisp right hand that drops Davis! Brock lets Davis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Davis is rocked!
It looks like Finn Davis has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock connects with a superb combination that knocks Davis out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Brock before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Davis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Not Brock!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jayshaun Agosto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jayshaun Agosto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayshaun Agosto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Hands!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hands with a poor takedown
and Hands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Agosto stuffs the takedown attempt from Hands. Hands gets slowly back to his feet.
Hands tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Agosto defends well and Hands ends up having to push Agosto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jayshaun Agosto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Hands.
Agosto lands with a straight right. Hands didn't see that one coming.
Hands with a lazy takedown attempt
and Agosto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Agosto scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agosto works Hands's body with a nice hook.
Agosto slaps away a takedown attempt from Hands, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jayshaun Agosto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands with a lazy takedown attempt
and Agosto counters with an outside leg kick.
No luck for Hands with that takedown attempt.
Agosto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Agosto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hands shoots and misses
and Agosto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Agosto cracks the inside of Hands's front leg.
Hands closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Agosto's guard.
Agosto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hands tries to free his leg and advance position but Agosto is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agosto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hands working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Agosto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Agosto tries to get out of the position.
Hands postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Agosto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agosto is looking to stand up but Hands isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hands.
Hands throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agosto's waist but Agosto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hands off to one side.
Agosto lands a nice hook to Hands's body. Hands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hands shoots and misses
and Agosto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hands thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Agosto avoids it really well and circles away.
Hands looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Agosto is fending him off so far but Hands persists. Nope, Agosto circles away and we're back to standing.
Hands shoots and misses
and Agosto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hands fails with the takedown
and Agosto counters with a nice uppercut.
Hands looks winded!
Hands shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Agosto sprawls well. Agosto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hands gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands gets a takedown into half guard.
Hands is taking a breather. Agosto 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.
Agosto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hands on the ground.
Hands prevents Agosto from standing back up.
Hands looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Agosto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hands.
Agosto pushes Hands off looking to stand but Hands dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayshaun Agosto dominated that 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.
Agosto works the jab nicely.
Agosto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good leg kick by Agosto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hands shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Agosto defends it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Agosto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Agosto counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands tries to close the distance and clinch but Agosto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jayshaun Agosto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Agosto as Hands shoots in.
Agosto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jayshaun Agosto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Hands.
Hands on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hands doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Agosto counters with a nice uppercut.
Agosto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hands tries for a takedown but Agosto circles away easily
and Agosto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hands tries to score a power double leg takedown but Agosto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hands somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Agosto lands a nice shot to the body.
Hands closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hands lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agosto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hands connects with a couple of short punches.
Agosto wants to stand up but Hands is controlling him.
Hands keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Agosto's head.
Hands postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Agosto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Agosto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agosto wants to get back to his feet but Hands is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hands will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hands walks into a straight right hand from Agosto.
Hands shoots in looking for a takedown. Agosto tries to sprawl out of it but Hands keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Agosto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Agosto throwing a counter right hand but Hands manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands fails with the takedown
and Agosto counters with a three punch combo that has Hands backing up. Hands nods at Agosto to acknowledge the strikes.
Hands on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hands with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Agosto to score with a decent uppercut.
Hands doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Agosto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hands misses with a takedown
enabling Agosto to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayshaun Agosto dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hands shoots and misses
and Agosto counters with a left to the body.
Good leg kick by Agosto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Agosto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Agosto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hands gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Agosto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Agosto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jayshaun Agosto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands tries for a takedown but Agosto circles away easily
enabling Agosto to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands has his takedown stuffed
and Agosto counters with a one-two to the body.
Hands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hands shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hands was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hands throws a strike aimed at the side of Agosto's head but Agosto avoids it well.
Agosto is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hands has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from Hands crashes against the mat.
Hands is putting a hurting on Agosto here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hands trying to control the action but Agosto is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands lands an elbow.
Hands scoring with punches from side control.
Hands works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hands grinds an elbow into Agosto's temple.
Hands working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agosto seems a little lost for a moment, as Hands dominates the positioning.
Hands lands a few punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hands lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Agosto down.
Hands trying to control the action but Agosto is working from the bottom.
Hands is working Agosto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Agosto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hands can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agosto wants to get back to his feet but Hands drags him back down.
Agosto taking punishment in the form of punches.
The referee asks Hands politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hands prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hands creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hands lands a few punches from side control.
Hands lands a few punches from side control.
Hands tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hands landing a few strikes.
Agosto is not content to let Hands control the position.
Hands lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Agosto down.
Jayshaun Agosto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands lands a nice forearm strike.
Agosto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hands lands a few punches from side control.
Agosto taking a bit of punishment here - Hands scoring with strikes.
Hands is working Agosto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hands lands a decent elbow from side control.
Agosto is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hands has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hands scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hands grinds an elbow into Agosto's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hands advances nicely into full mount.
Hands postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Agosto looks a forlorn figure.
Mr Hands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mr Hands has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hands working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Hands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Agosto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayshaun Agosto!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reyn Reyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyn Reyn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reyn Reyn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burt Watson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Watson counters with a head kick.
Reyn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Watson defends well and Reyn ends up having to push Watson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Watson flicks out a counter leg kick but Reyn steps away.
Reyn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reyn lands strikes from half guard.
Reyn is trying to work for a kimura but Watson is defending well.
Reyn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reyn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reyn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Watson defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reyn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reyn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is looking to escape.
Reyn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reyn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reyn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reyn stops Watson from getting back to his feet.
Reyn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Watson defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reyn working the head and body with strikes.
Reyn is working for a kimura but Watson is defending it quite comfortably.
Watson has hold of Reyn's hands but Reyn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson is trying to stand.
Watson taking some punishment here, with Reyn in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reyn is trying for a kimura here. Watson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Reyn wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reyn Reyn!
Reyn Reyn retains his featherweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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