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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sakari Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geraldo Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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168 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Geraldo Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Watts.
Watts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Higgins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Higgins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Watts counters with a straight right hand.
Watts throws an off balance right hand
and Higgins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Watts won't be happy with that.
Higgins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watts is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Higgins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Watts kicks Higgins off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watts throws a leg kick that misses.
Watts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Higgins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Watts is working away from the top position though.
Watts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watts stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Higgins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Higgins wants to control but Watts is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Watts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Watts wants to control but Higgins is keeping him busy.
Watts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Higgins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Higgins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Higgins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Higgins looks gassed!
Watts works over Higgins with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Watts wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving.
Watts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Higgins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watts.
Watts wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving.
Higgins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Higgins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Higgins keeping moving, preventing Watts from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Watts is trying is best to control the position here.
Watts actively working from the bottom here.
Watts is trying to stand back up but Higgins is controlling him
Watts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Higgins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Watts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Higgins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watts is just riding it out for now. Higgins eventually gives up the hold.
Watts is pressing down on Higgins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts has Higgins pulled in close to control his posture.
Watts 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.
Higgins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watts is keeping the position for now.
Higgins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Watts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Higgins has Watts in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins has his hands on Watts's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakari Watts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Higgins misses with a hook to the body
and Watts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Watts misses.
Watts looks to score with a jab to the body but Higgins is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Watts 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 Higgins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Higgins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Watts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Higgins is trying to defend but Watts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Higgins wants to control but Watts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Higgins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Higgins is trying to maintain the position but Watts is very close to passing his half guard.
Watts trying to control from half guard but Higgins is working away.
Watts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins trying to hold on to Watts's head to control him but Watts postures up.
Watts stalling.
Watts 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.
Nice strikes from Watts there.
Watts tries to stand but can't do so whilst Higgins controls his leg.
Higgins manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watts trying to control but Higgins is working from the bottom.
Higgins trying to keep a closed guard but Watts is proving a slippery customer.
Higgins is working an open guard so Watts takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Watts throws a right and a left that Higgins avoids nicely.
Watts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a double jab
and Watts counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watts counters with a takedown into side control.
Higgins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Watts controls the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Higgins is looking to regain half guard here but Watts keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts working away.
Higgins is breathing heavily.
Higgins is not content to let Watts control the position.
Higgins tries to improve position but can't.
Higgins wants to control but Watts postures up.
Higgins tries to buck Watts off but Watts is having none of it.
Watts grinds an elbow into Higgins's temple.
Higgins tries to buck Watts off but Watts is having none of it.
Watts is looking to take a break and control but Higgins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Higgins can't do much from the bottom here.
Watts 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.
Higgins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Watts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Watts moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Watts working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakari Watts dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Watts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Watts throws a jab when Higgins was well out of range.
Higgins throws a nice looking combination but Watts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Higgins throws a combination that misses
and Watts counters with a straight right hand.
Crunch! Watts slams his shin into Higgins's torso.
Danga de danga de dang - Higgins scores with a four punch combination!
Watts throws a sloppy body shot
and Watts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Watts counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Watts winds up and cracks Higgins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Higgins tries to roll over but Watts keeps him under control.
Watts uses his free foot to push down on Higgins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Higgins.
Sakari Watts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Higgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Higgins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Watts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Higgins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Higgins tries to hold on but Watts pushes him away.
Higgins is looking to get to half guard.
Watts lands a heavy elbow.
Watts is landing with some decent strikes but Higgins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Watts working the ground and pound effectively.
Higgins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Watts punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Watts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts lands a big elbow.
Watts controlling the position easily from mount.
Watts with good strikes from the mount here!
Higgins tries to hold on but Watts postures up.
Higgins is desperately trying to improve his position but Watts has a good base and remains in mount.
Watts lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Watts controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watts working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Higgins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Watts.
Watts cracks Higgins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Watts working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Watts connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Watts controlling from the full mount.
Geraldo Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watts lands a nice shot to the head.
Watts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Higgins is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts landing strikes from the mount.
Watts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Higgins can do to turn this around?
Watts dominating with strikes here.
Higgins regains half guard.
Higgins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Watts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sakari Watts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watts controlling the action here.
Higgins wants to improve his position but Watts is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakari Watts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Watts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakari Watts!
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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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