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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Law (ranked 1087 p4p, 468 weight class) and Craig Watkins (ranked 173 p4p, 73 weight class). Law comes to the cage accompanied by Country Boy Can Survive. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Watkins!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watkins lands with a hook. Law tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Watkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Law sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Law fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Watkins sprawls well initially but Law persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Law not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Law is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Watkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Law prevents Watkins from standing back up.
Law missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Law is looking for a kimura but Watkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law wants to work for an arm triangle but Watkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Law throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Law throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Watkins's head.
Law has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Watkins is looking to escape.
Law missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watkins is trying to stand up here but Law is controlling him well.
Law is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Watkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Law 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.
Law thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Watkins to regain full guard.
Watkins wants to stand up but Law is controlling him.
Law keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Watkins's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watkins wants to stand up but Law is controlling him.
Watkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watkins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Law presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Watkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watkins.
Watkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Law pulls guard.
Watkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Law looking for subs off his back but Watkins has passed one foot through into half guard.
Law looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law looking for submissions off his back.
Watkins stands up and beckons Law to join him on the feet.
Law throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Watkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Law is in Watkins's guard.
Law distracts Watkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Watkins has wrist control.
Law stands up over Watkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Law slips nicely into half guard.
Law thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watkins kicks Law off and gets back to his feet.
Watkins has Law up against the cage in a clinch.
Watkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Law manages to avoid it.
Law avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Craig Watkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Law blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Law's head backwards.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Watkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Watkins wants to slow Law down by chopping away at his legs.
Law appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Watkins lands with a left to the head.
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watkins breaks the clinch.
Watkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Watkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Law is trying to pull guard but Watkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Watkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Law under the eye.
Law ducks right into an uppercut from Watkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkins takes a swing at Law's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watkins.
Watkins clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Watkins.
Law has picked Watkins up - he's going for a ride! Law dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Watkins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Law is on him like a limpet, forcing Watkins back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Law stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Law.
Watkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laws head.
Law is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Law fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watkins lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watkins tries to throw a body punch but Law avoids it by throwing Watkins back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Watkins fails to land.
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Watkins misses with an uppercut.
Craig Watkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Watkins.
Law changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Law avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Watkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Watkins moves into range and clinches up with Law.
A short right from Watkins on the inside.
Watkins working aggressively here.
Watkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Law jumps guard but Watkins stands there with Law around his waist. Law gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Watkins working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Watkins fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Law backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Watkins.
Watkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Watkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Law jumps guard but Watkins stands there with Law around his waist. Law gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Watkins.
Watkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Watkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Law.
Law wants to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Watkins.
Craig Watkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watkins lands a body shot.
Law tries for a takedown but Watkins manages to get underhooks.
Watkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Watkins breaks the clinch.
Watkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Law.
Law tries to keep at a distance but Watkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law takes a shot to the head.
Law has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Watkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Watkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Law is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Watkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Watkins 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!
Law loads up on a big right hand but Watkins slips the punch.
No joy there for Watkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Law shoots in but no luck this time.
Watkins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Watkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watkins misses with a looping right.
Watkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Law. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick lands for Watkins.
Craig Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins clinches.
Watkins lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Law blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkins throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watkins.
Watkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Law tries for a takedown but Watkins circles away easily
and Watkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Law.
No luck for Law with that takedown attempt.
Watkins rushes Law and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Watkins working aggressively here.
Watkins throws a head punch that misses.
Watkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Law.
Watkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Law avoids the body shot from Watkins.
Watkins misses with a body shot
and Law counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Law.
Watkins has his feet on Law's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Law fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Law fails with the takedown
and Watkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watkins lands with an overhand left.
Law is rocked!
Watkins closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Law is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Law or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Law gets control of Watkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Law will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Law seems to have got his legs back now.
Law trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watkins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Watkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Watkins throws a head punch that misses.
Watkins lands a right hand.
Watkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watkins tries a body shot but Law blocks it.
Law blocking some punches.
Law tries for a takedown. No joy.
Watkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Watkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Law changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watkins tries to avoid it but Law manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watkins to the ground. Watkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Law moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Law throws a big counter combination but Watkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Watkins rushes Law and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Watkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watkins leaves Law with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Watkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Watkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Law.
Law shoots in looking for a takedown but Watkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Law's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Watkins fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Law to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Law looks to clinch but Watkins throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Law taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Craig Watkins!
A relieved looking Craig Watkins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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