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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Lapointe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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195 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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 London, Richard Lapointe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Watson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapointe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lapointe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Watson on his heels. He'll look to pass Watson's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lapointe wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Lapointe trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapointe content to stall in guard here.
Lapointe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Lapointe from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Richard Lapointe.
Lapointe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Watson's half guard.
Watson trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapointe is looking to take a break and control but Watson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lapointe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Watson sees it coming and defends easily.
Watson gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson looking to control.
Lapointe stays in close to Watson's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe forces his way into half guard.
Watson is not content to let Lapointe control the position.
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Watson tries to get to full guard but Lapointe has control of the leg.
Watson gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lapointe controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Richard Lapointe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Watson is looking to clinch.
Lapointe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Watson is trying to defend but Lapointe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watson.
Watson is controlling Lapointe's posture.
Watson looking for a sweep. Not yet Watson, not yet.
Lapointe wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lapointe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Lapointe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lapointe.
Watson sneaks back into half guard.
Lapointe content to control rather than advance.
Watson tries to get to full guard but Lapointe has control of the leg.
Lapointe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Watson wants to control but Lapointe is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is refusing to be controlled, as Lapointe sits in half guard.
Richard Lapointe has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Watson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lapointe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Watson pushes Lapointe off looking to stand but Lapointe dives back in and keeps control.
Lapointe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Watson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Watson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lapointe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lapointe is taking a breather. Watson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lapointe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Richard Lapointe has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Watson tries for a takedown but Lapointe circles away easily
and Lapointe counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Watson's guard now.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lapointe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe stands up and waves to Watson to follow him.
Watson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lapointe circles away.
Watson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lapointe clinches up with Watson and pushes him back against the cage.
Lapointe has Watson pushed against the cage.
Watson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lapointe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lapointe is working for takedown but Watson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Watson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watson has his takedown stuffed
and Lapointe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Watson's guard.
Richard Lapointe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Watson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapointe is looking to work some ground and pound but Watson has wrist control.
Lapointe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Lapointe from controlling successfully.
Watson trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Lapointe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lapointe.
Watson moves in looking to clinch but Lapointe pushes him off.
Lapointe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lapointe shoots in and bounces Watson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Watson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lapointe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lapointe wants to land a leg kick but Watson is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lapointe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Watson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lapointe throws a body kick that misses
and Watson counters with a low kick, right behind Lapointe 's knee.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Lapointe moves out of range easily.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Watson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lapointe has managed to clinch.
Watson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lapointe pulls guard.
Lapointe pushes Watson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Watson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lapointe circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lapointe tries to clinch there but Watson circles away.
Lapointe has closed the distance and engaged Watson in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lapointe as Watson tries to tie him up.
Watson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lapointe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Richard Lapointe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Watson.
Watson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lapointe moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lapointe successfully pulls guard.
Richard Lapointe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lapointe controlling Watson's posture.
Lapointe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Watson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lapointe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Watson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watson is looking to sweep but instead, Lapointe has passed into half guard.
Lapointe decides to stand and escape the position.
Lapointe gets a takedown into half guard.
Lapointe is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapointe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Watson tries to reverse the position but Lapointe maintains control.
Jordan Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard Lapointe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Lapointe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lapointe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Lapointe!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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