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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deven Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deven Watts comes to the cage accompanied by breaking benjain- Polyamorous. Zach Watts comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Breaking Benjaim- I waill not Bow kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140 lbs
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200 cm
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Deven Watts! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zach Watts! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zach Watts shoots in and gets a takedown into Deven Watts's guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Deven Watts is looking to stand up but Zach Watts isn't so interested in that idea. Zach Watts would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Zach Watts is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Zach Watts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Deven Watts shoots for a double leg takedown but Zach Watts sprawls well. He's pushed Deven Watts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Zach Watts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zach Watts decides to take the fight back to the feet. Zach Watts fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deven Watts to the ground. Zach Watts is now in Deven Watts's guard. Zach Watts wants to get up but he can't break Deven Watts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Zach Watts prevents Deven Watts from getting back to his feet. Deven Watts is breathing heavily. Zach Watts stands up and waves to Deven Watts to follow him. Deven Watts gets caught flat footed, as Zach Watts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zach Watts won't allow Deven Watts to get back to his feet. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Deven Watts is working an open guard so Zach Watts takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Zach Watts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Zach Watts decides to stand back up. Zach Watts looking to score a takedown here. Deven Watts is defending well but Zach Watts drives through and ends up in Deven Watts's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zach Watts stands up from Deven Watts's guard - Zach Watts perhaps looking for a knockout. Zach Watts shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zach Watts is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Deven Watts kicks off Zach Watts and gets to his feet. Deven Watts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zach Watts tries to avoid it but Deven Watts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zach Watts to the ground. Zach Watts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Deven Watts tries to sprawl but Zach Watts drives through with a takedown into half guard. Deven Watts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Zach Watts stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Deven Watts to get to his feet. Zach Watts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deven Watts scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deven Watts is defended easily by Zach Watts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deven Watts. That's going to take a lot out of him. Deven Watts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zach Watts swivels and escapes. Zach Watts shoots in and bounces Deven Watts off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Zach Watts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Zach Watts stands and steps away. Deven Watts gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Deven Watts looks for a takedown but Zach Watts sprawls well. Zach Watts feints and as Deven Watts raises his hands in defense, Zach Watts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Zach Watts stands up from Deven Watts's guard - Zach Watts perhaps looking for a knockout. Deven Watts shoots in but Zach Watts avoids the takedown attempt easily. Zach Watts shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deven Watts looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zach Watts stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Deven Watts shoots in looking for a takedown but Zach Watts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Deven Watts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Zach Watts shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Zach Watts stands up out of the half guard. Deven Watts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zach Watts to score an easy takedown into full guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zach Watts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Deven Watts shoots for a takedown but Zach Watts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Zach Watts stuffs the takedown. Zach Watts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deven Watts sprawls well initially but Zach Watts persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Zach Watts wants to stand up but Deven Watts is controlling the position.
Zach Watts decides to stand and escape the position. Deven Watts looks for a takedown but Zach Watts sprawls well. Zach Watts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Deven Watts was covering up waiting for the punch and Zach Watts finishes the takedown easily into guard. Zach Watts stands up and waves to Deven Watts to follow him. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zach Watts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Zach Watts throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Deven Watts tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zach Watts is in Deven Watts's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Watts dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Horrible takedown by Deven Watts or perhaps it was just good defense by Zach Watts which made him look bad. Zach Watts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Deven Watts did well to prevent Zach Watts getting side control. Zach Watts stands up and beckons Deven Watts to join him on the feet. Deven Watts tries to sprawl but Zach Watts drives through with a takedown into half guard. Zach Watts tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Deven Watts. Deven Watts manages to escape and get back to his feet! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Deven Watts shoots in for a takedown but Zach Watts shows good takedown defense. Zach Watts scores with a takedown into Deven Watts's guard. Deven Watts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zach Watts is controlling him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Zach Watts stands up from Deven Watts's guard - Zach Watts perhaps looking for a knockout. Zach Watts drives through with a takedown into Deven Watts's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zach Watts decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Deven Watts, up you get! Deven Watts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zach Watts defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deven Watts. That's going to take a lot out of him. No luck with that takedown attempt from Deven Watts. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Deven Watts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zach Watts to score an easy takedown into full guard. Zach Watts stands up from guard. Let's bang! Deven Watts dives in and grabs Zach Watts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zach Watts pushes down on Deven Watts's head and hops out. Zach Watts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Deven Watts napping and manages to drive through into side control! This has been an exciting period of action! Zach Watts stands up and we're back to a striking position. Deven Watts dives in and grabs Zach Watts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zach Watts pushes down on Deven Watts's head and hops out. Deven Watts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zach Watts feints and as Deven Watts raises his hands in defense, Zach Watts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Deven Watts wants to stand but Zach Watts is controlling the position. Deven Watts trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Zach Watts has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Zach Watts stands up from Deven Watts's guard - Zach Watts perhaps looking for a knockout. Nice sprawl there from Zach Watts as Deven Watts shoots in. Zach Watts stuffs the takedown attempt from Deven Watts. Deven Watts gets slowly back to his feet. Deven Watts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zach Watts swivels and escapes. Zach Watts scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Zach Watts stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Deven Watts to get to his feet. Zach Watts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Zach Watts stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Deven Watts to get to his feet. Zach Watts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zach Watts throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Deven Watts tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zach Watts is in Deven Watts's guard. Deven Watts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zach Watts is controlling him. Zach Watts decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Deven Watts, up you get! Zach Watts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Deven Watts looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Zach Watts decides to stand back up. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zach Watts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Zach Watts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Zach Watts stands up and waves to Deven Watts to follow him. Deven Watts fails to land the takedown. Zach Watts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Deven Watts looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Deven Watts is trying to get back to his feet. Zach Watts stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Deven Watts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zach Watts is fending him off so far but Deven Watts persists. Nope, Zach Watts circles away and we're back to standing. Zach Watts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zach Watts wants it to stay on the feet. Zach Watts gets a double leg takedown into Deven Watts's guard. Deven Watts has a closed guard, preventing Zach Watts from standing up. Zach Watts stands up and waves to Deven Watts to follow him. Zach Watts darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Zach Watts gets to his feet - back to striking we go! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Deven Watts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zach Watts sprawls well. Zach Watts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Deven Watts gets slowly back to his feet. Deven Watts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zach Watts drives through with a takedown into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Watts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Deven Watts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zach Watts circles away. Deven Watts gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Zach Watts gets to his feet. Deven Watts looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Zach Watts shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Deven Watts's guard. Deven Watts wants to get back to his feet but Zach Watts is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Zach Watts gets to his feet - Deven Watts follows without any prompting. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Deven Watts gets caught flat footed, as Zach Watts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Zach Watts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Deven Watts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zach Watts but Zach Watts pushes him off and we're back to square one. Deven Watts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zach Watts avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deven Watts. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zach Watts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deven Watts sprawls well initially but Zach Watts persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Zach Watts stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zach Watts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Deven Watts is trying to defend but Zach Watts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Zach Watts stops Deven Watts from getting back to his feet.
Zach Watts stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Deven Watts to get to his feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deven Watts is defended easily by Zach Watts. Zach Watts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deven Watts sprawls well initially but Zach Watts persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Zach Watts decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zach Watts looking to score a takedown here. Deven Watts is defending well but Zach Watts drives through and ends up in Deven Watts's guard. Zach Watts tries to stand but Deven Watts is controlling from the bottom. Zach Watts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Zach Watts gets a double leg takedown into Deven Watts's guard. Deven Watts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zach Watts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deven Watts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zach Watts is controlling him. Zach Watts gets to his feet - Deven Watts follows without any prompting. Deven Watts shoots for a double leg takedown but Zach Watts sprawls well. He's pushed Deven Watts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Zach Watts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Deven Watts manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Zach Watts has got the better of the ground game so far. Zach Watts stands up from Deven Watts's guard - Zach Watts perhaps looking for a knockout. Deven Watts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zach Watts but Zach Watts pushes him off and we're back to square one. Deven Watts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zach Watts tries to avoid it but Deven Watts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zach Watts to the ground. Zach Watts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Zach Watts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Deven Watts is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Zach Watts is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deven Watts tries for a takedown but Zach Watts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Deven Watts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Deven Watts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Zach Watts shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Zach Watts wants to stand up but Deven Watts is controlling the position.
Deven Watts is trying to stand back up but Zach Watts is controlling him
Zach Watts stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Deven Watts to get to his feet. Zach Watts stuffs the takedown. Zach Watts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Zach Watts scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Deven Watts looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Zach Watts gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Deven Watts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zach Watts avoids it really well and circles away. Deven Watts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Zach Watts fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deven Watts to the ground. Zach Watts is now in Deven Watts's guard. Zach Watts stands up from guard. Let's bang! Deven Watts shoots in looking for a takedown but Zach Watts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Deven Watts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Deven Watts throws a head kick that misses. Zach Watts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Deven Watts throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zach Watts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Deven Watts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zach Watts but Zach Watts pushes him off and we're back to square one. Excellent takedown into side control there by Zach Watts.
And that's the end of the fight! Zach Watts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Zach Watts has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Zach Watts! Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Zach Watts! Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Zach Watts!
Zach Watts wins by unanimous decision!
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