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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Washington's choice of entrance music: Back in Black-AC/DC. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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182 lbs
10 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lamar Washington!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Washington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Lamar Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Washington tries to score with a low kick but Watson moves his leg out of the way.
Washington thumps Watson with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Watson's head.
It looks like Brian Watson has been cut.
Watson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Washington throws a chopping leg kick but Watson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Washington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Watson tries to clinch but Washington is having none of it.
Washington throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target.
Watson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Washington doesn't seem bothered though.
Washington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Washington lands a nice leg kick that just misses Watson's sensitive parts.
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 avoids the head kick by Washington.
Washington throws a push kick but Watson slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Washington.
Watson swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Watson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Watson thows a leg kick but Washington checks it
and Washington counters with a series of strikes. Watson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Watson works over Washington's head and body with a nice combination.
A low kick from Watson is predictable there
and Washington counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Washington is looking to chop away at Watson's legs.
Watson gets a takedown into half guard.
Watson works his way into full mount!
Washington holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Watson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is desperately trying to improve his position but Watson has a good base and remains in mount.
Watson lands a nice shot to the head.
Watson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Washington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Watson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
BOOM! Watson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Washington has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Watson's lack of action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson is keen to just control but Washington is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lamar Washington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Watson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Watson avoids the head kick by Washington.
Washington misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington thuds his shin into the meat of Watson's side.
Washington throws and low kick but Watson moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Watson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Washington blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Watson - just one landing.
Watson avoids the head kick by Washington.
Lamar Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington throws a nice head kick!
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Washington.
Watson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Washington tries to land a front kick but Watson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Washington lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Watson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Watson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Watson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Washington defends it nicely.
Lamar Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Washington lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Washington.
Washington scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington misses with a low kick.
Washington throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking to land body kicks.
Watson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Watson misses with a double jab
and Washington counters with a nice body kick.
Washington cracks the inside of Watson's front leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Watson avoids the body shot from Washington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Watson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Washington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Watson.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Washington lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Watson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Watson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Watson thows a leg kick but Washington checks it
and Washington counters with a head kick.
Watson lands with a nice combination. Washington backs away looking to recover.
Washington looks to land a body kick but Watson moved away.
Washington avoids the body shot from Watson.
Watson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington misses with a head kick.
Watson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Washington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watson tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range.
Washington throws a low kick, looking for Watson's leg but Watson calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Watson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Washington counters with a thumping low kick.
Watson cracks Washington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brian Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Watson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brian Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick
and Washington counters with an inside leg kick.
Washington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Watson shoots in but Washington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lamar Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Washington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Washington avoids it really well and circles away.
Watson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Watson tries to clinch there but Washington circles away.
Watson misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lamar Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washington 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Washington!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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