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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Faustino Watkins (ranked 25234 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lotacks Uttok (ranked 5938 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotacks Uttok has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
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200 cm
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180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Faustino Watkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lotacks Uttok!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uttok closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uttok lands in his opponent's guard.
Uttok is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Uttok must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Watkins striking off his back but it's not causing Uttok any problems.
Watkins has control of Uttok's left arm, preventing Uttok from doing any damage.
Uttok throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uttok stands up over Watkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watkins wants to get back to his feet but Uttok is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uttok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Uttok stands and throws Watkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Uttok is trying to get an arm triangle but Watkins is defending well.
Uttok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uttok taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Watkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Uttok is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Watkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watkins struggling a bit here.
Watkins isn't going anywhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Watkins is trying to control Uttok's posture but Uttok avoids it.
Watkins prevents Uttok from improving position.
Watkins regains half guard.
Watkins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Uttok is looking for a kimura here.
Watkins wants to control but Uttok is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uttok scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uttok prevents Watkins from standing back up.
Watkins controlling the position for now.
Watkins is trying to stand up here but Uttok is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Watkins tries for a takedown but Uttok circles away easily
and Uttok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Watkins tries to clinch but Uttok is having none of it.
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lotacks Uttok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Uttok breaks from the clinch.
Uttok drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Watkins throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Uttok decides to stand back up. Uttok steps back and let's Watkins get back to his feet.
Watkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uttok as he avoids it easily.
Watkins is breathing heavily.
Uttok connects with a leg kick. Watkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uttok bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uttok passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Watkins!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lotacks Uttok dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Watkins tries to clinch but Uttok moves out of range.
Uttok throws out a counter right but Watkins avoids it with no problem.
Uttok lands a body shot.
Watkins shoots in and drives through. Uttok sprawls well.
Watkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Uttok sprawls well. He's pushed Watkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lotacks Uttok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uttok defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watkins.
Uttok is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faustino Watkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watkins misses with a takedown
and Uttok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uttok bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Watkins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Uttok has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Uttok is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Watkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Uttok tries for a kimura but Watkins is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uttok avoids the strikes from the bottom by Watkins.
Watkins tries to escape but Uttok is in control.
Uttok working away.
Watkins tries to strike but it doesn't land.
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.
Uttok in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Uttok decides to stand up, so the ref orders Watkins to his feet.
Uttok drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Uttok in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Uttok is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uttok wants to control but Watkins is keeping him busy.
Uttok throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Watkins's face as Uttok controls the position.
Uttok working away.
Watkins is letting Uttok control him for a moment.
Watkins prevents Uttok from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Uttok controls the position from side control.
Uttok trying to control the action but Watkins is working from the bottom.
Uttok working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Watkins tries for a takedown but Uttok sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Uttok steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Watkins.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watkins shoots in for a takedown but Uttok shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Watkins tries to clinch but Uttok is having none of it.
Uttok drives through with a takedown into Watkins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Uttok is standing up over Watkins. Watkins looks to escape but Uttok dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lotacks Uttok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Uttok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watkins has his takedown stuffed
and Uttok moves into the clinch.
Uttok just leaning against Watkins, taking a breather.
Watkins is trying to break the clinch but Uttok has him pressed against the cage.
Uttok taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Watkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins avoiding damage as Uttok throws knees to the body.
Watkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Uttok fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Watkins working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uttok has Watkins pressed against the cage, preventing Watkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uttok tries to pull guard but Watkins won't allow it.
Uttok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watkins goes for a double leg but Uttok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uttok continues to drive forward.
Watkins wants to clinch up but Uttok keeps it at a distance.
Uttok has closed the distance and engaged Watkins in a clinch.
Uttok is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Uttok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uttok takes the fight into the clinch.
Uttok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uttok closes the distance and pushes Watkins back into the cage.
Watkins slowing the pace effectively.
Watkins tries to circle away but Uttok has him pinned against the cage.
Uttok is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Faustino Watkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lotacks Uttok.
Uttok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watkins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Uttok tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Watkins smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uttok shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Watkins pushes a forearm under Uttok's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Uttok is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Faustino Watkins!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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