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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lier Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lier Killer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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172 cm
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159 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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225 cm
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135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Watts! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lier Killer! The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sloppy strikes from Killer. Those never looked like landing. Killer shoots in and bounces Watts off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Watts wants to get back to his feet but Killer is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Killer trying to control but Watts is working from the bottom. Watts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Killer on the ground. Killer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lier Killer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. The fight stays on the outside here - Watts looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jack Watts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Watts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Watts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killer. Watts is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Killer working aggressively here.
Watts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Killer is trying to force a seperation but Watts has the dominant position. Watts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer jumps guard but Watts stands there with Killer around his waist. Killer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jack Watts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lier Killer. A left hand lands to the body for Watts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Watts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Watts.
Watts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killer's elbow. Killer blocks a body shot from Watts. Killer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Watts walks away with a smile on his face. Killer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Killer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Watts counters by moving into the clinch. Watts struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
Killer is trying to pull guard but Watts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Killer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Watts to keep the fight standing. Killer wants to break free but Watts has control.
Killer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Killer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Killer is working an open guard so Watts takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Killer throws a shot to the body.
Killer shoots in looking for a takedown. Watts tries to sprawl out of it but Killer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Killer looks gassed! Watts clinches up with Killer and pushes him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lier Killer will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Killer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Killer misses with a takedown attempt and Watts counters by moving into the clinch. Killer tries to break the clinch but Watts is controlling the position. Watts prevents the takedown attempt.
Killer is looking to take this one to the mat. Jack Watts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lier Killer. Watts presses Killer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Watts as Killer tries to tie him up. Watts tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Watts tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Watts back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Watts tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Killer is looking for a takedown. Killer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Killer is breathing heavily. Killer blocks a body shot from Watts. Killer blocks a body shot from Watts. Watts lands a body punch. Watts can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
Killer is trying to pull guard but Watts has him pressed against the cage. Killer avoiding damage.
Watts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Killer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Killer tries to pull guard but Watts won't allow it.
Watts tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Watts gets underhooks to prevent Killer's takedown attempt.
Watts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Watts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Killer. Watts is working Killer over against the cage. Watts misses with a punch to the body.
Watts tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Watts back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Watts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Killer blocks a body shot from Watts. Killer trying to control the position but instead, Watts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Killer into the cage. Killer goes for a takedown attempt but Watts pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Watts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Watts tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Watts presses Killer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Watts lands a body punch in the clinch. Killer prevents a body shot from Watts. Watts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Watts digs a right hand underneath Killer's ribcage. Killer let out a lung full of air as it connected. Watts tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Killer blocks a body shot from Watts. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Killer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Watts smiles and moves away.
Killer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Watts dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer clinches up with Watts and pushes him back against the cage. Watts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Killer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Watts smiles and moves away.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt. Watts doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Killer pushes Watts up against the cage in a clinch. Watts tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Watts lands a body shot. Killer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Watts prevents it.
Jack Watts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lier Killer. Watts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killer jumps guard but Watts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Watts tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Watts back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Watts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Killer looks to throw an elbow but misses. Watts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Watts tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Killer wants a takedown but no success here.
Watts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watts is working Killer over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Watts digs a right hand underneath Killer's ribcage. Killer let out a lung full of air as it connected. Killer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Killer fails to pull guard.
Killer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Watts is defending well. A body shot lands from Watts.
Watts tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Watts back against the cage. Killer blocks a body shot from Watts. Killer blocks a body shot from Watts. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Watts as Killer tries to tie him up. Watts digs a right hand underneath Killer's ribcage. Killer let out a lung full of air as it connected. Jack Watts has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Watts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Watts misses with a punch to the body.
Watts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Watts tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Watts lands a body punch in the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Killer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Watts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Watts instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Watts showed his dominance in that final round. I think Watts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Jack Watts! Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Jack Watts! Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Jack Watts!
Jack Watts wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
30% |
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