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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Watson (ranked 25453 p4p, 3731 weight class) and Martin Niblett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Watson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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185 cm 20 250 0 - 7 - 0 |
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196 cm 25 260 1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Solid boxing Very strong |
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Good takedowns Decent boxing Can Moonwalk |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, King Watson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin Niblett! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Watson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Watson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Watson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Niblett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Watson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Niblett is trying to get back to full guard. Niblett is holding on to half guard well. Niblett wants to get back to full guard. Niblett wants to get back to his feet. Niblett wants to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Niblett regains full guard. Nicely done. Niblett has Watson pulled in close to control his posture. Niblett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Niblett has control of Watson's left arm, preventing Watson from doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Niblett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Niblett has control of Watson's left arm, preventing Watson from doing any damage. Niblett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Niblett 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Niblett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Niblett lands a nice forearm strike. Niblett wants to control but Watson is keeping him busy. You can see the frustration on Watson's face as Niblett controls the position. Niblett landing a few strikes. Niblett is putting a hurting on Watson here, landing some big shots from side control. Niblett grinds an elbow into Watson's temple. Niblett cracks Watson with a big right hand but Watson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Watson seems a little lost for a moment, as Niblett dominates the positioning. Watson taking a bit of punishment here - Niblett scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Niblett working the ground and pound from side control. Niblett looks up at the clock and then as Watson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Niblett smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Watson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Watson tries to get out of the position. Niblett controlling the position. Niblett working the head and body with strikes. Niblett working the body and head with strikes. Niblett takes a little break here. Watson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Niblett lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Niblett controls the position. Niblett is chipping away with strikes.
Watson is rocked! Watson is letting Niblett control him for a moment. Oh Watson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Niblett scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Watson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Niblett can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Niblett!
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
30% |
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