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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TJ Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Watermelon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Welsh's entrance music is Lets Have A War. A fine choice. The key to victory for TJ Welsh has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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199 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
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190 cm
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188 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, TJ Welsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Watermelon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Watermelon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welsh pulls his head out easily.
Welsh wants to free his trapped foot but Watermelon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Watermelon is staying active underneath Welsh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Watermelon is looking for a sweep. Welsh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Welsh has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Watermelon is squirming around, avoiding Welsh's attempts to control the action.
Watermelon stops Welsh from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Welsh controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Watermelon is now in Welsh's guard. A big mistake from Welsh there, giving up the dominant position!
Welsh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welsh keeping moving, preventing Watermelon from controlling successfully.
Watermelon preventing the sweep.
Watermelon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Watermelon being controlled here momentarily.
Welsh working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. TJ Welsh wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Welsh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Watermelon was covering up waiting for the punch and Welsh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Welsh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Welsh throws an elbow that misses. Watermelon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Welsh's guard. Nice move by Watermelon!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watermelon wants to control from the top but Welsh keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh wants to get back to his feet but Watermelon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Welsh manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Watermelon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Welsh moves away.
Welsh gets a takedown into half guard.
Watermelon is refusing to be controlled, as Welsh sits in half guard.
Watermelon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Welsh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Welsh's back!
Watermelon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Welsh knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Welsh for a finish.
Welsh staying busy and making it hard for Watermelon to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watermelon looking for the choke but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welsh just trying to survive but Watermelon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Watermelon has the hooks in. Welsh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Welsh trying to control but not successfully.
Watermelon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Welsh has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watermelon is hanging on to Welsh's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that TJ Welsh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Welsh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Welsh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watermelon is just riding it out for now. Welsh eventually gives up the hold.
Watermelon won't allow Welsh to pass to mount.
TJ Welsh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watermelon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Welsh is working away from the top position though.
Welsh works his foot free and advances to mount.
Welsh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Watermelon is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh wants to stand but Watermelon is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Watermelon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Watermelon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Welsh keeping moving, preventing Watermelon from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Watermelon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Watermelon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Welsh is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Welsh tries to clinch but Watermelon is having none of it.
Welsh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Watermelon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Welsh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watermelon on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watermelon trying to keep a closed guard but Welsh is proving a slippery customer.
Welsh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Watermelon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Welsh has Watermelon in his guard.
Watermelon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh keeping moving, preventing Watermelon from controlling successfully.
Welsh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watermelon.
Welsh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watermelon.
Welsh wants to get back to his feet but Watermelon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Welsh keeping moving, preventing Watermelon from controlling successfully.
Watermelon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Welsh, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Phil Watermelon.
Welsh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watermelon.
Watermelon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Welsh's waist but Welsh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watermelon off to one side.
Welsh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Welsh wants it to stay on the feet.
TJ Welsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Watermelon.
Welsh tries to clinch but Watermelon is having none of it.
Welsh clinches up against the cage.
Welsh manages to pull guard.
Watermelon trying to control the position from guard on top but Welsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watermelon is fighting to break Welsh's control of his arms but Welsh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watermelon wants to control from the top but Welsh keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Welsh dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Watermelon shoots in looking for a takedown. Welsh tries to sprawl out of it but Watermelon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Welsh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Welsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Watermelon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Welsh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Watermelon to the mat! Watermelon manages to get full guard.
Welsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Watermelon has wrist control.
Watermelon keeping moving, preventing Welsh from controlling successfully.
Welsh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Watermelon is proving hard to escape from.
Welsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watermelon trying to keep a closed guard but Welsh is proving a slippery customer.
Welsh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Welsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Watermelon has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watermelon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Welsh stays in close to Watermelon's body and controls the position.
Welsh trying to control but Watermelon is working from the bottom.
Watermelon striking off his back but it's not causing Welsh any problems.
Watermelon working a defensive guard here.
Welsh wants to control from the top but Watermelon keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because TJ Welsh wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Welsh moves into the clinch.
Welsh is stalling here.
Watermelon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Watermelon's face.
It looks like Phil Watermelon has been cut.
Welsh tries a body shot but Watermelon blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Welsh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Welsh stalling in the clinch.
Welsh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watermelon avoids it.
Welsh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Watermelon is keeping busy.
Watermelon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Welsh pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watermelon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Welsh as he jumps to the side.
TJ Welsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Watermelon.
Welsh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Watermelon did well to prevent Welsh getting side control.
Welsh throwing shots but Watermelon is blocking nicely.
Watermelon looking for submissions off his back.
Watermelon is controlling Welsh's trapped leg to prevent Welsh from advancing to side control.
TJ Welsh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watermelon misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Welsh is thwarting Watermelon's attempts to control the position.
Welsh wants to stand up but Watermelon is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh is keen to just control but Watermelon is a slippery customer.
Welsh controlling the action here.
TJ Welsh has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Welsh moves into the clinch.
Watermelon is trying to break the clinch but Welsh has him pressed against the cage.
Welsh pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Welsh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watermelon.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Welsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Welsh 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Welsh!
TJ Welsh tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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