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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Watson (ranked 2348 p4p, 1923 weight class) and Jugabu Batdorani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jugabu Batdorani has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with King Watson's chin.
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6 - 23 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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 6 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jugabu Batdorani!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batdorani drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Batdorani advances to half guard.
Watson wants to improve his position but Batdorani is controlling well.
Batdorani lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Batdorani seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Watson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Batdorani is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Watson is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batdorani is taking a breather. Watson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Batdorani might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Batdorani is looking for a kimura but Watson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Batdorani to get the leverage.
Batdorani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Batdorani stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Some wild striking there from Watson.
A countering left hand to the body from Batdorani misses.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Batdorani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Watson as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Batdorani sprawls well. Batdorani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batdorani.
Batdorani scores with a takedown into Watson's guard.
Watson is wriggling around but Batdorani manages to pass to half guard.
Batdorani looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Batdorani keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batdorani seems to be working for a kimura but Watson defends the submission attempt.
Batdorani controlling the pace.
Watson is looking for a sweep. Batdorani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Batdorani tries to pass to full mount but Watson defends it.
Batdorani content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Batdorani postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Watson to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Batdorani looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Batdorani drops back, looking for a kneebar! Watson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Watson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Watson!
Batdorani can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batdorani is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jugabu Batdorani 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.
Watson lands a jab to the head.
Watson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Batdorani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watson swivels and escapes.
Watson throws a big counter combination but Batdorani scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Batdorani is defended easily by Watson.
It looked like Watson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Batdorani.
Batdorani shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Watson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Watson is looking to stand back up but Batdorani counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Watson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batdorani slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batdorani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Batdorani landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Batdorani seems to be looking for submissions.
Batdorani is trying to control. Watson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Batdorani is nestled in close to Watson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Batdorani 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Watson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Batdorani is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Batdorani wants to control but Watson is keeping him busy.
Watson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Batdorani.
Batdorani slows the pace down in half guard.
Batdorani's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Watson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Batdorani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Batdorani throws a counter combo.
Watson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batdorani.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batdorani looking to score a takedown here. Watson is defending well but Batdorani drives through and ends up in Watson's guard.
Watson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Batdorani manages to pass to side control.
Batdorani stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've been informed that Batdorani has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Batdorani stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Watson wants it to stay on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jugabu Batdorani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Batdorani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Watson sprawls well. Watson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batdorani gets slowly back to his feet.
Batdorani shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Batdorani has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson is positioning himself well to prevent Batdorani advancing to mount.
Watson won't allow Batdorani to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batdorani prevents Watson from improving his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, if Batdorani 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Watson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batdorani trying to control from the bottom.
Batdorani pushes Watson off looking to stand but Watson dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batdorani manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Watson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Batdorani feints and as Watson raises his hands in defense, Batdorani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Batdorani controlling from the top position.
Batdorani gets to his feet - Watson follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Watson wants it to stay on the feet.
Watson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Batdorani goes for a double leg but Watson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Watson continues to drive forward.
King Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jugabu Batdorani.
Watson sizes up Batdorani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Batdorani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Watson sprawls well. Watson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batdorani gets slowly back to his feet.
Watson misses with a double jab
and Batdorani counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Watson!
Batdorani looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Batdorani decides to take the fight back to the feet.
King Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Watson as Batdorani shoots in.
Watson attempts a counter takedown but Batdorani avoids it well and moves away.
Batdorani dives in and grabs Watson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes down on Batdorani's head and hops out.
Batdorani shoots in for a double leg but Watson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Batdorani tries for a takedown but Watson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson goes for a double leg but Batdorani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Batdorani continues to drive forward.
Batdorani is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batdorani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jugabu Batdorani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batdorani shoots for a double leg takedown but Watson sprawls well. He's pushed Batdorani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Batdorani gets a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jugabu Batdorani.
I've got Batdorani winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jugabu Batdorani!
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energy
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hype
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