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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vance Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Watkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 cm
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167 lbs
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183 cm
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vance Chase! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Watkins! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chase is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watkins. A combination from Watkins does no damage. Watkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chase but Chase pushes him off and we're back to square one. Chase shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Watkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chase looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Chase tries to escape but Watkins is in control. Chase might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Watkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chase is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Chase tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Watkins presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chase really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chase regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chase is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Watkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Chase is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Chase is trying to control but can't.
Watkins throwing shots but Chase is blocking nicely. Chase wants to get back to full guard. Watkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Chase looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chase wants to control but Watkins is keeping busy and won't allow it. Chase is breathing heavily. Watkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Chase pushes Watkins off looking to stand but Watkins dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Watkins slows the pace down in half guard.
Tyrone Watkins has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Chase wants to clinch. Chase throws a looping overhand right but Watkins ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Watkins looks for a takedown but Chase sprawls well. Watkins misses with a two punch combination.
Watkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chase looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Chase is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Watkins is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Watkins landing strikes, looking to finish! Watkins controlling from the full mount. Watkins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Watkins looking to control and managing it successfully. Watkins looking to finish Chase with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chase! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chase tries to control Watkins's body but Watkins pushes him off. Chase squirms to his side and now Watkins has his back! What can Chase do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chase defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Watkins's arms. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Watkins dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chase slaps away a takedown attempt from Watkins, before circling back to the center of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - Watkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Watkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chase sprawls well. Chase wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watkins gets slowly back to his feet. Watkins tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Watkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Chase tries to lock up and control but Watkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chase is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chase is trying to stand but he's just given Watkins his back. Chase is really stuck here.
Chase is having to fend off submission attempts from Watkins, who is looking to sink in the choke. Watkins doesn't have the hooks in though and Chase manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Watkins is breathing heavily. Watkins has his feet on Chase's thighs here. He's pushed Chase off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Chase screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrone Watkins! As Tyrone Watkins got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: \"Praise me as you would praise god!\"'.
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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
63% |
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