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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erdogan Netanyahu (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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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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, Mike Watt!
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, Erdogan Netanyahu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Netanyahu is trying to defend but Watt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Watt looks to land a strike but Netanyahu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Watt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Netanyahu keeping moving, preventing Watt from controlling successfully.
Watt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Netanyahu's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watt trying to control but Netanyahu is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Netanyahu trying to keep a closed guard but Watt is proving a slippery customer.
Netanyahu keeping moving, preventing Watt from controlling successfully.
Watt throws an elbow that misses. Netanyahu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watt's guard. Nice move by Netanyahu!
Netanyahu trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Netanyahu won't allow Watt to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Netanyahu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Netanyahu is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Netanyahu. Those never looked like landing.
Watt forces Netanyahu back against the cage and clinches.
Watt taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Watt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A body shot lands from Netanyahu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watt taking a breather.
Watt tightens his grip and picks Netanyahu up, before dumping him to the ground. Netanyahu manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Netanyahu looking to control.
Watt trying to control but Netanyahu is working from the bottom.
Watt looking to sit in guard and control but Netanyahu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Netanyahu looking to sit in guard and control but Watt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Watt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Watt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Netanyahu keeping moving, preventing Watt from controlling successfully.
Watt landing with the ground and pound.
Netanyahu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watt throws a strike but Netanyahu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Watt wants to stand up but Netanyahu is controlling him.
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 Mike Watt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Watt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Netanyahu to the ground. Watt is now in Netanyahu's guard.
Watt throws a big right hand that misses.
Watt throwing strikes but missing.
Watt trying to control but Netanyahu is working from the bottom.
Mike Watt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Netanyahu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Netanyahu can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Netanyahu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watt is one step ahead there.
Watt throws an elbow that misses. Netanyahu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watt's guard. Nice move by Netanyahu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Netanyahu trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Watt wants to stand but Netanyahu is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Watt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Watt lands strikes from half guard.
Watt drops an elbow to the side of Netanyahu's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watt thows a huge punch but Netanyahu dodges it nicely.
Watt misses with a head shot. Netanyahu uses the momentum to regain guard.
Netanyahu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Watt manages to get himself to full guard.
Netanyahu trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Watt wants to stand but Netanyahu is controlling the position.
Netanyahu wants to control from the top but Watt keeps moving.
Netanyahu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Netanyahu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Watt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Netanyahu is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Watt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Watt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Crunch! Netanyahu slams his shin into Watt's torso.
Netanyahu lands with an uppercut that bounces Watt off the cage and back into range.
Watt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Watt trying to control the position but Netanyahu is working away.
Watt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Netanyahu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Netanyahu being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Watt crashes against the mat.
Watt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Netanyahu regains half guard, as Watt was trying to land strikes.
Watt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Watt with the ground and pound but Netanyahu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Watt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Netanyahu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watt looking to sit in guard and control but Netanyahu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Watt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Netanyahu trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.
Erdogan Netanyahu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Netanyahu tries to free his leg and advance position but Watt is retaining full guard.
Watt is looking to stand up but Netanyahu isn't so interested in that idea.
Netanyahu trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watt wants to stand and escape but Netanyahu is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Netanyahu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mike Watt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick from Netanyahu misses.
Watt feinted with a counter takedown.
Erdogan Netanyahu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Netanyahu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Watt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Watt slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watt wants to take a breather but Netanyahu is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watt controlling the action here.
Watt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Netanyahu for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Watt.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Watt, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Watt!
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hype
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