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Event: GAMMA#1020 Hawk v Karim     
Date:   Oct 14, 2023
#R1#
Ahai throws a head kick that misses.
Ahai lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahai.
Watson connects with an inside leg kick.
Ahai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ahai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Watson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Watson misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahai manages to avoid it.
Watson misses with a shot to the body
and Ahai counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Ahai throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahai defends it well.
Watson throws the left hand but Ahai avoids the punch easily.
Watson throws a lazy head kick
and Ahai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson has his takedown stuffed
and Ahai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahai manages to avoid it.
Ahai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Watson under the eye.
Watson connects with an inside leg kick.
Watson avoids the body shot from Ahai. #T2#
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ahai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Watson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ahai rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahai was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
It looked like Ahai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Watson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Ahai. Those never looked like landing.
Watson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ahai connects with the punch.
Jab from Ahai.
Ahai just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ahai swings widly with a right hand
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Ahai throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ahai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Watson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Watson throws out a powerful jab.
Watson swings for the body but Ahai moves out of range.
Ahai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
Watson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ahai just misses with a punch to the body.
It looks like Ahai has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Watson scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Watson.
Watson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Watson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Watson takes one to the side of the head.
Ahai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Watson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahai.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azor Ahai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Watson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahai.
Ahai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
Watson digs a good hook to Ahai's body.
Watson throws a leg kick but Ahai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ahai misses with a looping left.
Ahai moves out of range of the body kick from Watson.
Ahai throwing a counter right hand but Watson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Watson thows a leg kick but Ahai checks it
and Ahai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watson defending well as Ahai loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Ahai throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahai connects with a body shot that sends Watson's belly button to the back.
Ahai throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson misses with a low kick.
We've been informed that Watson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Watson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ahai just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Watson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Watson lands in his opponent's guard.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Watson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Watson trying to control but Ahai is working from the bottom.
Watson throws a strike but Ahai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ahai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
Watson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Watson trying to control but Ahai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Watson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ahai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ahai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ahai! #REVR#
Watson looks to move to half guard but instead Ahai has passed into mount! Damn!#T4#
Ahai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ahai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson is looking to improve his position but Ahai isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azor Ahai 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahai misses with a left hand
and Watson counters with a nice body shot.
Ahai walks into a jab.
Ahai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Watson checks it well.
Watson staying out of range there.
Ahai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Watson throws an overhand right that lands on Ahai's shoulder, as Ahai tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai misses with a low kick.
Ahai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Watson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ahai's hands.#T1#
Ahai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Watson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ahai avoids the head kick by Watson.
A big right from Ahai misses.
Watson throws a shot from downtown. Ahai moves away and avoids it.
Watson connects with the punch.
Watson throws a nice looking combination but Ahai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahai avoids the body shot from Watson. #T2#
Watson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahai. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahai misses with a leg kick.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Ahai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ahai to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahai misses with a hook
and Watson counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Ahai does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Ahai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ahai tries to land a body kick
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watson lands a nice looking body shot.
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson with the inside leg kick.
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Ahai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahai tries to work over Watson's front leg with a kick but Watson checks it.
Watson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Watson needs to keep his hands up - Ahai had a free shot at his head there.
Watson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Ahai to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Ahai lands the left hand.
Ahai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahai takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Watson thows a leg kick but Ahai checks it
and Ahai counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahai.
Ahai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ahai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
Watson misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Joseph Watson.
Well Ahai 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azor Ahai!

A very excited looking Azor Ahai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GAMMA#1014 Herbert v Hawk     
Date:   Sep 02, 2023
#R1#
Watson punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Watson takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Watson. Watson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Watson.
Hunt feints a counter leg kick.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Watson throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Watson works the jab nicely.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson darts in looking for a takedown but Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Watson into the cage.
Watson takes a shot to the head.
Watson can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Watson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watson has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watson blocking some punches.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
Hunt pressing his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
Hunt presses Watson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Watson misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Watson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watson.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Hunt has Watson pressed against the cage.
Hunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Watson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunt can turn it around.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt. #T2#
Watson tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt digs a right hand into Watson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watson's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
Good body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from Hunt.
Hunt taking a breather.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt is pushing Watson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Watson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hunt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt digs a right hand into Watson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watson's gas tank.
A short left from Hunt.
A short left from Watson.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Watson's head.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Watson is rocked!
Hunt creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Watson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Watson drops to his knees and Hunt pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hunt!
A very excited looking James Hunt rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: GAMMA#1008 Joosep v Orlando     
Date:   Jul 22, 2023
#R1#
Rosa blocks the body kick.
Rosa tries a quick counter leg kick but Watson is wise to it.
Watson lands a right hook to the body.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Watson digs a good hook to Rosa's body.
Rosa misses the jab.
Rosa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rosa!
Watson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Rosa throws a low kick but Watson moves out of range easily.
Watson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rosa swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Rosa connects with a single shot there.
Watson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rosa's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rosa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rosa can pounce on him.
Watson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Watson darts in looking for a takedown but Rosa gets double underhooks and turns Watson into the cage.
Watson pushes Rosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosa working aggressively here. #T1#
Watson has Rosa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rosa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Rosa tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rosa misses with some punches.
Watson is looking to break free of the clinch but Rosa has double underhooks.
Rosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Watson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watson misses with a jab to the body
and Rosa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosa blocks the body kick.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rosa moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rosa.
Rosa misses with a head kick.
It looked like Watson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rosa.
An inside leg kick from Watson misses.
Watson swings for the body but Rosa moves out of range.
Rosa connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Watson is looking to land body kicks.
Henrique Rosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Watson blocks the low kick.
Rosa avoids the body shot from Watson.
Watson throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Rosa misses #TD#
and Watson counters with a single leg into guard. Rosa didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson stops Rosa from standing up. #ES2#
Rosa has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Watson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Rosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Watson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watson dives in and grabs Rosa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rosa pushes down on Watson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosa throws a lazy head kick
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rosa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Watson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Watson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rosa pushes Watson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Watson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3##SUB#
Watson is trying to get an arm triangle but Rosa is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosa pushes Watson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Watson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#ES2#
Rosa throws Watson to one side and escapes!
Watson fails to land the takedown.
Rosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Watson.
Watson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Watson tries to land a leg kick but Rosa saw it coming and moves away.
Rosa looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Watson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Watson lands in his opponent's guard.
Rosa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watson is controlling him.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Rosa is keeping the position.#T4#
Watson prevents Rosa from getting back to his feet.
Watson looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Rosa wriggles free and stands up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosa throws a sloppy head kick
and Watson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rosa thinking.
Watson throws a jab when Rosa was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rosa. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Watson scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Rosa misses.
Watson moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Watson gets a double leg takedown into Rosa's guard.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
Rosa wants to stand and escape but Watson is having none of it.
Rosa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henrique Rosa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Watson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Rosa closes the distance and pushes Watson back into the cage.
Watson stalling in the clinch but Rosa improves position.
Rosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watson misses with a body punch.
Watson tries to break free but Rosa pushes him back against the cage.
Rosa misses with a punch to the body.
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Watson.
Watson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosa's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosa prevents a body shot from Watson.
Watson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Watson.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watson has Rosa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rosa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Watson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rosa lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1##BC#
Watson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Watson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson misses the jab.
Watson is looking to wear down Rosa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Watson staying out of range there.
Rosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Watson.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Rosa.
Watson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Watson misses with a takedown
and Rosa counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson misses with a low kick as Rosa jumps back.
Rosa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rosa throws a looping overhand right but Watson ducks down to avoid it.
Rosa misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Watson takes a swing at Rosa's ribcage but misses.
Rosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rosa but Rosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Rosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watson on the side of the head.
Watson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rosa connects with a single shot there.
Rosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
Rosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Watson's head.
Rosa looks to land a body kick but Watson moved away.
Watson tries to land a leg kick but Rosa saw it coming and moves away.
Henrique Rosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Rosa.
Rosa lands a nice looking body shot.
Rosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Watson takes a swing at Rosa's ribcage but misses.
Rosa moves away from the strike by Watson.
Rosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watson throws out a leg kick but Rosa moves out of range and Watson only half commits.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Watson as he connects with a hook.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Rosa slips the punch.
Watson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rosa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Watson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Watson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rosa.
Watson punishes Rosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Watson stuns Rosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosa lands a jab to the head.
Watson throws a shot from downtown. Rosa moves away and avoids it.
Rosa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Rosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rosa ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Watson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Watson blocks a head kick by Rosa.
Rosa tries to land a leg kick but Watson saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Rosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson blocks a leg kick.
Watson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rosa connects with a body shot.
Watson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rosa counters with a low kick, right behind Watson 's knee.
Rosa connects with a right hand. Watson shakes it off.
Watson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rosa missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Watson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rosa.#TD#
Watson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Watson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rosa, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2#
Rosa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Rosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Watson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rosa scores with a jab. Watson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Watson misses with a right hand
and Rosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Rosa throws a leg kick but Watson checks it.
Rosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Watson throws a body punch but Rosa moves out of range.
Watson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Watson's head backwards.
Watson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rosa is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Watson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rosa tries to move into range but Watson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Watson wants to land a leg kick but Rosa is out of range.
Watson dives in and grabs Rosa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rosa pushes down on Watson's head and hops out.
Rosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rosa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson moves out of range as Rosa strikes.
Rosa misses with a hook
and Watson counters with a two punch combo.
Watson misses with a body shot. #T1#
A big left from Watson misses.
Rosa connects with a leg kick.
Watson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Rosa.#TD#
Watson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rosa is trying to defend but Watson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Watson is working for a kimura but Rosa is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rosa wants to get back to his feet.
Watson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Watson looking to control but Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rosa is trying to stand up.#SUB#
Watson has hold of Rosa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rosa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rosa wants to get back to his feet.
Paul Joseph Watson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watson tries to control but Rosa wriggling away.
Rosa is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosa blocking the ground and pound.
Rosa is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T3#
Watson looking to control but Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rosa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rosa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Watson.
Rosa's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Rosa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Watson. #T4#
Rosa is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Watson fails to move to back control.
Rosa tries to buck Watson off but he can't manage it.
Rosa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Watson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rosa wants to get back to his feet.
Watson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB#
Watson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rosa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rosa shrugs it off.
Rosa is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Watson fails to take his opponent's back.
Watson is working hard here to advance position.#ES2#
Rosa somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

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 Paul Joseph Watson.
I think Rosa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Rosa!

Henrique Rosa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#1004 Lohmus v Kollaa     
Date:   Jun 24, 2023
#R1#
Watson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Watson or perhaps it was just good defense by Raffington, which made it look bad.
An inside leg kick from Watson misses.
Shane Raffington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watson.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've been informed that Raffington has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
Watson takes one to the chin there.
Watson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raffington throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
Watson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Watson. That's going to slow Raffington down.
Raffington throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Raffington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Raffington throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Watson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
Watson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raffington's waist but Raffington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
Watson tries to land a leg kick but Raffington saw it coming and moves away.
Raffington motions for Watson to come forward. Raffington throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raffington throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Raffington throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Raffington tries to land a leg kick but Watson saw it coming and moves away.
Watson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Raffington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raffington lunges at Watson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Watson's hand.
Raffington throws a leg kick which misses Watson's front leg but catches the back leg as Watson tries to avoid it.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Raffington throws a low kick, looking for Watson's leg but Watson calmly moves out of range.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Watson lands a jab to Raffington's midsection.
Watson lunges at Raffington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raffington's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Raffington wants to land a leg kick but Watson is out of range.
Watson shoots in but Raffington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raffington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Watson slips a straight right by Raffington.
Watson shoots in but no luck this time.
Raffington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raffington misses with a double jab.
Watson throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Watson lands a head shot.
Raffington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raffington scores with a jab. Watson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raffington misses with a leg kick
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Raffington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Watson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Raffington wants to get back to his feet but Watson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raffington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raffington wants to stand up but Watson is controlling him.
Raffington is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Watson dives into side control.
Raffington is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Raffington tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raffington wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Watson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Raffington wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Raffington defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Watson's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson is looking to control Raffington but Raffington is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Raffington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raffington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson is looking to wear down Raffington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Watson.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington. #TD#
Raffington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Watson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Watson won't allow Raffington to get back to his feet.
Raffington wants to get back to his feet but Watson passes into half guard.
Raffington is refusing to be controlled, as Watson sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Watson seems content to control.
Raffington misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Raffington is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him #SUB#
Raffington pushes Watson off, looking to escape but Watson dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Raffington is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: GAMMA#999 Tai v Cressbeckler     
Date:   May 20, 2023
#R1#
Watson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wieczorek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Wieczorek tenderised Watson's leg. Watson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Watson lands a body shot.
We've been told by Wieczorek's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wieczorek.#TD2#
Watson shoots in and gets a takedown into Wieczorek's guard.
Wieczorek wants to stand and escape but Watson is having none of it.
Watson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wieczorek's guard.
Wieczorek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Watson is pushing down on Wieczorek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wieczorek is fighting to maintain full guard but Watson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Watson wants to control but Wieczorek is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Watson seems to be working for a kimura but Wieczorek defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Wieczorek is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him
Watson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wieczorek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Watson tries to pass to full mount but Wieczorek defends it.
Watson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wieczorek's head.
Wieczorek holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Watson tries to pass to full mount but Wieczorek defends it.
Wieczorek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watson on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wieczorek keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wieczorek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Wieczorek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wieczorek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wieczorek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wieczorek throws out the jab. #T3#
Watson cracks Wieczorek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Watson finds it's way through Wieczorek's defenses.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Wieczorek misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Watson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wieczorek!
Wieczorek is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Watson is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wieczorek is trying to control Watson's posture but Watson avoids it.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wieczorek keeps working.
Wieczorek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wieczorek tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Wieczorek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Watson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Watson wants to control but Wieczorek is keeping him busy.
Wieczorek is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Watson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wieczorek is not content to let Watson control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Wieczorek throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson connects with a body shot that sends Wieczorek's belly button to the back.
Wieczorek throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wieczorek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watson feints and then cracks Wieczorek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wieczorek down.
Watson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wieczorek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Watson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Watson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Watson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson walks into a straight right hand from Wieczorek.
Watson misses with the combination.
Watson slips under a jab.
That kick from Watson tenderised Wieczorek's leg. Wieczorek is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Wieczorek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watson circles away quickly and effectively.
Watson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Watson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Watson looks for a takedown but Wieczorek sprawls well.
Watson looks to land a combination but Wieczorek avoids it well.
Watson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wieczorek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wieczorek takes one to the side of the head.
Wieczorek loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Watson throws a hook but Wieczorek avoids it easily.
As Watson backs away, Wieczorek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Watson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wieczorek.
Watson cracks Wieczorek with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wieczorek.
Nice shot by Watson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wieczorek swings away with a body shot that misses
and Watson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watson throws a right hand that Wieczorek ducks under and follows up with a left that Wieczorek also avoids with ease.
Wieczorek is looking to counter punch.
Watson throws a body punch but Wieczorek moves out of range.
Watson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wieczorek slips a jab and a cross from Watson.
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wieczorek lands a nice shot that snaps Watson's head back.
Wieczorek throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Watson misses.
Wieczorek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Wieczorek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wieczorek throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wieczorek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Wieczorek, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson shoots and misses
and Wieczorek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson moves away from the strike by Wieczorek.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wieczorek.
Watson lands with a hook. Wieczorek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wieczorek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson punishes Wieczorek's body with a nice straight punch.
Wieczorek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Watson lands a lovely overhand right.
Lukasz Wieczorek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson misses with a straight right.
Watson shoots for a takedown but Wieczorek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lukasz Wieczorek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
Watson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wieczorek throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Wieczorek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Watson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wieczorek if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watson.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wieczorek avoids the head kick by Watson.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wieczorek.
Wieczorek feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Watson misses with the body kick
and Wieczorek counters with a straight right hand.
Wieczorek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wieczorek.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Watson - that will leave a mark!
Watson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wieczorek on the side of the head.
Wieczorek avoids the body shot from Watson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Watson moves away from the strike by Wieczorek.
Watson lands with a nice body punch.
Watson throws a right hand that Wieczorek ducks under and follows up with a left that Wieczorek also avoids with ease.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wieczorek is just out of range.
Nice cross by Watson.
Watson lands with a hook. Wieczorek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wieczorek loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Watson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wieczorek pinned against the cage. Wieczorek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Watson.
Wieczorek takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Wieczorek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watson's head.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wieczorek.
Wieczorek stuffs the takedown attempt from Watson. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wieczorek.
Watson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watson lands a nice looking body shot.
Watson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Wieczorek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wieczorek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wieczorek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wieczorek blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Wieczorek misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wieczorek on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Watson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wieczorek's head backwards.
Watson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wieczorek.
Watson slips under a jab from Wieczorek.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Watson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Watson lands a nice looking body shot.
Watson lands with a nice combination. Wieczorek backs away looking to recover.
A jab lands there for Wieczorek.
Wieczorek punishes Watson's body with a nice straight punch.
Wieczorek misses with an uppercut.
Watson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Watson.
Wieczorek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Watson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Watson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wieczorek avoids the head kick by Watson.
Watson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wieczorek avoids the body shot from Watson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Watson.
Wieczorek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wieczorek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Wieczorek misses.
Wieczorek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Watson tenderised Wieczorek's leg. Wieczorek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wieczorek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Watson shoots in but Wieczorek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lukasz Wieczorek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.#T4#
Watson avoids the body shot from Wieczorek.
Watson misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wieczorek misses the target.
Lukasz Wieczorek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wieczorek in his tracks.
Watson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson blocks a jab.
Watson moves out of range as Wieczorek strikes.
Wieczorek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Watson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Watson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wieczorek missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wieczorek missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paul Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watson is defended easily by Wieczorek.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Joseph Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Joseph Watson!

A very excited looking Paul Joseph Watson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Lukasz Wieczorek was interviewed post fight and said 'Kurwa ...'.

 

Event: GAMMA#993 Aurelius v Ainsworth     
Date:   Apr 08, 2023
#R1#
Watson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson connects with a single shot there.
River throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from River misses its target.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
River throws a looping overhand right but Watson ducks down to avoid it.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
River swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Watson.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
River slips a straight right by Watson.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
River scores with a nice strike.
Watson throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Watson lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson fails to land with a series of punches.
Watson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but River swivels and escapes.#T1#
River lands a nice hook to Watson's body. Watson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Watson looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming. #TD#
River shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Watson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
River wants to control but Watson is keeping him busy.
River looks up at the clock and then as Watson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, River smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
River scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Watson to see if he's OK.#SUB#
River wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Watson, who protects the arm well.
River wants to control but Watson is keeping him busy.
Watson wants to control but River postures up.
Watson manages to work his way to half guard, despite River's best efforts.#T2#
Watson tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
River wants to free his trapped foot but Watson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
River is nestled in close to Watson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
River scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson works his way to full guard. Good work.
River with a nice head shot there.
River is fighting to break Watson's control of his arms but Watson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Watson looking for a sweep. Not yet Watson, not yet.
River looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
River stopping the sweep attempt from Watson.#T3#
River wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
River pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
Watson controls River momentarily but River frees himself.
River sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Watson is pulling down on River's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by River.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Watson staying out of range there.
River throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Watson.
Watson lands a nice shot that snaps River's head back.
Watson throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Watson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Watson scores with a takedown into River's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kollaa River will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from River misses.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Watson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
River slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Watson pushing down on River's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Watson seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Watson seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Watson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.
River trying to hold on to Watson's head to control him but Watson postures up. #T1#
River wants to improve his position but Watson is controlling well.
Watson is trying to control the action in half guard but River is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Watson wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs.
River is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. River manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
River is looking for a triangle but Watson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watson is pushing down on River's leg trying to pass to half guard. River is fighting to maintain full guard but Watson has managed to sneak the leg through.
River trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. River manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Watson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB#
River had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watson defends it easily.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Watson stays in close to River's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watson misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
Watson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Watson slips a straight right by River.
Watson looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
A big left from River misses.
Kollaa River is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson slips under a jab.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Watson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watson with a lazy takedown attempt
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River backing away here, and Watson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Watson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
River lands an overhand right.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River misses the jab.
Watson slips a straight right by River.
Watson tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
Watson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Watson throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses the jab.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Watson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Watson.#T1#
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says River as he avoids it easily.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River misses with a looping left.
A big right from Watson misses.
Watson closes the distance and clinches up with River, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes River against the cage but River circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kollaa River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
River tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
Watson scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River takes one to the side of the head.
Watson fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Watson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watson.
River throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
River takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Watson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
River wants to improve his position but Watson is controlling well. #SUB2#
Watson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, River has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
River trying to control here. #T3#
Watson is looking to advance position but River won't allow it. #SUB#
River actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Watson is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Watson is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Watson trying to control from River's half guard. River has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
River keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
River wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kollaa River showed his dominance in that final round.
I think River has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kollaa River!

A very excited looking Kollaa River made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GAMMA#988 Barboza v Lovanov     
Date:   Mar 05, 2023
#R1#
Watson lands with a hook. Raczynski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Watson misses with a jab to the body
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Raczynski misses.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raczynski manages to avoid it.
Watson misses with a low kick.
Watson stuns Raczynski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Raczynski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Watson.
Watson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watson.
Raczynski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good leg kick by Watson.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raczynski misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Watson.#CL2#
Raczynski has closed the distance and engaged Watson in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raczynski lands an elbow just above Watson 's eye. #T1#
Watson working hard to break the clinch.
Raczynski lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Paul Joseph Watson has been cut.
Raczynski misses with a punch on the inside.
Raczynski lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Raczynski.
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raczynski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raczynski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raczynski lands an elbow inside that Watson shrugs off.
Raczynski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Raczynski effectively controlling the action here.
Watson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raczynski lands a left hand.
Raczynski trying to stall but Watson improves his position.
Raczynski slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Watson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raczynski backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raczynski prevents Watson from breaking the clinch.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Watson jumps guard and drags Raczynski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Raczynski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Watson is looking to sweep but instead, Raczynski has passed into half guard.
Watson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Watson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raczynski defends it easily.
Raczynski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Raczynski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
Raczynski wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Watson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raczynski's guard. #REVR#
Watson trying to move into half guard but instead Raczynski has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Watson looking for subs off his back but Raczynski has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Watson wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Watson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
Watson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Watson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Raczynski keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iwon Raczynski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Joseph Watson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Raczynski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raczynski moves out of range as Watson throws a body kick.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson connects with a body shot.
Raczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Watson shoots in and gets a takedown into Raczynski's guard.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raczynski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raczynski looking for a sweep. Not yet Raczynski, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raczynski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Raczynski not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Watson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Watson tries to get to full guard but Raczynski has control of the leg.
Raczynski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Watson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watson.
Raczynski looking to sit in guard and control but Watson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Watson wants to control from the top but Raczynski keeps moving.
Raczynski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Raczynski is trying to keep Watson in close.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
Raczynski has control of Watson's left arm, preventing Watson from doing any damage. #T3#
Watson wants to control from the top but Raczynski keeps moving.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raczynski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raczynski keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Watson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Raczynski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Watson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Raczynski.
Raczynski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watson on the side of the head.
Raczynski dodges the punch combination from Watson.
Paul Joseph Watson is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watson misses with a looping left.
Watson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raczynski.
Raczynski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Raczynski throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raczynski throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Watson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Watson being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Joseph Watson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Watson takes a swing at Raczynski's ribcage but misses.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raczynski.
Watson throws a body punch but Raczynski moves out of range.
Raczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raczynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Watson - just one landing.
Watson misses with a body shot
and Raczynski counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raczynski, as that shot connected.
Watson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raczynski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson thuds a left hand into Raczynski's body.
Watson throws a head kick that misses
enabling Raczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson is looking to wear down Raczynski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Raczynski misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Watson slips a jab from Raczynski.
Watson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raczynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Watson jabs Raczynski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Watson slips a straight right by Raczynski.
Watson throws a low kick but Raczynski moves out of range easily.
Raczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raczynski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Watson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Watson sizes up Raczynski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Watson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raczynski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raczynski looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Raczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watson.
A lazy body kick from Watson
and Raczynski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raczynski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raczynski's waist but Raczynski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watson off to one side.
Raczynski throws a counter combo.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Raczynski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watson cracks a nice hook into Raczynski's ribs.#CL2#
Raczynski has managed to clinch.
Raczynski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Raczynski.
Watson tries to pull guard but Raczynski won't allow it.
Raczynski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Raczynski leaning against his opponent.
Raczynski scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Watson wants to get back to striking at distance but Raczynski won't allow it.
Watson avoids the elbow strike from Raczynski, against the cage.
Raczynski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Watson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raczynski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watson momentarily.
A jab from Raczynski misses.
A low kick from Watson misses
and Raczynski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Raczynski drives through and clinches with Watson against the cage.
Watson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raczynski tries to throw a body punch but Watson avoids it by throwing Raczynski back against the cage.
Raczynski misses with a body punch.
Raczynski lands an elbow just above Watson 's eye.
Watson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raczynski's elbow.
Raczynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raczynski misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Raczynski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Watson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Watson takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Raczynski.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Watson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Raczynski regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Raczynski pushes Watson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Iwon Raczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raczynski is looking to clinch but Watson is avoiding it. #TD#
Watson shoots in and bounces Raczynski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Raczynski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iwon Raczynski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raczynski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iwon Raczynski!

Iwon Raczynski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: GAMMA#982 Chamua v Benedetti     
Date:   Jan 21, 2023
#R1#
Sissoko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Watson checks it well.
Sissoko tries to work over Watson's front leg with a kick but Watson checks it.
Sissoko backing away here, and Watson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sissoko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Mousa Sissoko has been cut.
Sissoko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sissoko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sissoko tried to score with a low kick but Watson checks it.
Watson slips under a jab.
Sissoko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Sissoko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Watson!
Watson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Watson wants to get back to full guard.
Sissoko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sissoko.
Sissoko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sissoko scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Sissoko looks to land a strike but Watson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Watson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sissoko stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Watson has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Sissoko manages to get his head free but now Watson has transitioned to an armbar! Sissoko grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Watson! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Joseph Watson!
In his post fight interview, Paul Joseph Watson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GAMMA#977 Lovanov v Barboza     
Date:   Dec 17, 2022
#R1#
Watson motions for Krampus to come forward. Watson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Watson misses with a hook. Krampus ducked under it nicely.
Krampus tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
Krampus throws a right and a left that Watson avoids nicely.
Krampus misses with a jab to the body
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krampus just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Watson tenderised Krampus's leg. Krampus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krampus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krampus tries to clinch there but Watson circles away.
Krampus throws a leg kick which misses Watson's front leg but catches the back leg as Watson tries to avoid it.
Krampus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Krampus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krampus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Krampus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dexter Krampus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krampus walks into a left hand.
A jab from Krampus misses. #CL#
Krampus rushes Watson and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krampus wants to take the fight to the mat but Watson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krampus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson struggles to land a body shot inside as Krampus controls his hands.
Krampus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krampus blocking some punches. #T1#
Watson lands a nice shot to the body.
Watson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Krampus tries to throw a body punch but Watson avoids it by throwing Krampus back against the cage.
Krampus lands a hook that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krampus.
Krampus can't find room to land a body shot as Watson controls the action.
Watson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krampus lands with a short shot to the head.
Watson blocking some punches.
A short right from Krampus.
A hook to the body from Watson.
Krampus looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watson.
Watson lands a nice uppercut.
Krampus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Watson decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Watson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krampus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krampus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Krampus lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Watson looking for a guillotine here but Krampus defends easily.
Krampus won't allow Watson to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Krampus landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krampus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krampus working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Watson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krampus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Watson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krampus's guard. #REVB#
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krampus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Krampus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Krampus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krampus has managed to get both his arms back between Watson's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Krampus with a nice head shot there.
Krampus stands up over Watson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krampus is looking to work some ground and pound but Watson has wrist control.
Watson looking for a sweep. Not yet Watson, not yet.
Krampus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krampus working some strikes from top position.
Krampus postures up.
Krampus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Watson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krampus is aware though and is defending well.
Krampus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Watson's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krampus is working Watson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krampus stopping the sweep attempt from Watson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Krampus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Krampus throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Watson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paul Joseph Watson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krampus is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Watson is working for a submission of some sort.
Watson wants to take a breather but Krampus is having none of it. #SUB#
Krampus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Krampus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Krampus looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson prevents Krampus from improving his position.
Watson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Krampus wants to get back to full guard but Watson has passed into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Watson is trying to get an arm triangle but Krampus is defending well.
Krampus gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Watson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Krampus is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Watson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Krampus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Watson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB2#
Watson has the hooks in. Krampus is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Watson passes his arm under Krampus's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Krampus taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GAMMA#973 Karim v Barboza     
Date:   Nov 19, 2022
#R1#
Ahai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Ahai.
Ahai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
Watson feints and then cracks Ahai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahai down.
Ahai checks a leg kick nicely.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Ahai counters with a nice body kick.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Watson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Watson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Watson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahai misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Watson with the counter takedown but Ahai avoids it easily.
Watson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Watson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Watson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ahai. That one must have hurt.
Good work by Watson as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Watson throws a low kick, looking for Ahai's leg but Ahai calmly moves out of range.
Watson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahai to score with a decent uppercut.
Watson scores with a leg kick.
Ahai throws a leg kick but Watson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ahai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ahai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahai misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Ahai lands with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ahai.
Watson lands a jab to the head.
Ahai misses with a hook.
Watson throws out a counter right but Ahai avoids it with no problem.
Ahai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahai throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
Watson checks a low kick from Ahai.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Watson shoots in and gets a takedown into Ahai's guard.
Watson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Watson looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Watson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ahai wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
Watson stopping the sweep attempt from Ahai.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Ahai trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ahai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Watson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahai throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Ahai rushes Watson and presses him up against the cage.
Watson tries to work over Ahai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahai pushes Watson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahai takes a shot to the head.
Ahai struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
Ahai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson digs a right hand underneath Ahai's ribcage. Ahai let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Watson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Watson.
Ahai throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Ahai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Ahai leaves Watson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Ahai has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson taking a breather.
Watson fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Watson is trying to trip Ahai. He has hold of a leg but Ahai is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Watson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ahai keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
Ahai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ahai stopping the sweep attempt from Watson.
Ahai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azor Ahai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Ahai gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Watson wants the takedown. Ahai is fighting it off but Watson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ahai's guard against the cage.
Ahai keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
Watson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paul Joseph Watson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watson trying to advance position but Ahai counters by regaining guard.
Ahai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ahai trying to control the position.
Ahai wants to stand but Watson is controlling the position.
Ahai working a defensive guard here.
Ahai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
It looks like Ahai is going to stand back up.
Watson is looking to improve his position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ahai stalling.
Watson tries to roll over but Ahai keeps him under control.
Watson works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watson is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ahai trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer.
Watson passes into half guard.
Watson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ahai is looking to improve his position.
Watson prevents Ahai from standing back up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ahai moves into full guard.
Ahai pulls Watson in close to prevent any damage.
Watson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahai is keeping the position for now.
Watson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ahai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ahai wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ahai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ahai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Watson's guard. #REVR#
Ahai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ahai advances to half guard. #SU#
Ahai decides to stand and escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai scores with a jab.
Ahai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ahai throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahai defends it well.
Watson connects with a body shot that sends Ahai's belly button to the back.#T1#
Ahai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Watson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Watson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Ahai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Ahai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahai moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Ahai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Ahai.
Watson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Ahai.
Watson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ahai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Watson defending well as Ahai loads up on a big left hand.
Ahai misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Ahai. No joy for Watson on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahai misses the target.
A big right from Watson misses.
Nice body punch from Ahai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai scores with a jab. Watson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ahai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ahai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Watson throws a leg kick
and Ahai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahai misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Watson with that takedown attempt.
Azor Ahai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
Ahai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watson.
Ahai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Watson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahai defends it nicely.
Watson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Watson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ahai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson. #CL#
Ahai has managed to clinch.
Ahai scores with a shoulder strike.
Ahai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watson or not.
Ahai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Ahai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahai stalling in the clinch.
Ahai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Watson wants to break free but Ahai has control.
Watson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahai to keep the fight standing.
Watson throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A short right from Ahai.
Ahai lands a hook that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Ahai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ahai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watson tries a body shot but Ahai blocks it.
Watson misses with some punches.
Ahai presses Watson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ahai stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahai.
Ahai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Ahai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahai lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Watson is rocked!
Ahai stalling against the cage.
Ahai lands with a light punch inside.
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahai finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahai stalling the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azor Ahai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azor Ahai!

During a confident post fight interview, Azor Ahai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#969 Lovanov v Barboza     
Date:   Oct 22, 2022
#R1#
Artag throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
Artag misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Watson counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Watson tries for a kimura but Artag is defending well.
Artag pushes Watson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Watson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Watson swings around for an armbar but Artag sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Watson's guard.#SUB#
Artag wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Watson's closed guard. He's half up but Watson has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Watson pivots and extends the arm, Artag falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Watson! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: GAMMA#964 Aurelius v Spratt     
Date:   Sep 17, 2022
#R1#
Watson walks into a stiff left hand from Chlen.
Chlen looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.#TD#
Watson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chlen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chlen is trying is best to control the position here. #ES2#
Chlen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Chlen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chlen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Watson checks it well.
Watson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watson takes one to the side of the head.
Chlen moves away from the strike by Watson.
Igla Chlen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlen slips under a jab from Watson.
Chlen slips a jab and a cross from Watson.
Chlen throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
Watson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chlen just manages to avoid it.
Chlen looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Chlen lands with a nice body punch.
Watson blocks a jab.
Watson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Watson blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Chlen looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Chlen manages to avoid it.
Igla Chlen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chlen was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Chlen with a nice calf kick.
Watson moves out of range as Chlen strikes.
Watson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chlen takes a step back to recover.
Watson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Watson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Watson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chlen finds it's way round the side to connect with Watson's head.
Chlen throws a big shot that misses.
Chlen misses with a hook.
Watson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chlen sprawls and moves away.
Chlen looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
Chlen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watson throws a body punch but Chlen moves out of range.
Watson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watson thuds a left hand into Chlen's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson tries to bum rush Chlen with a series of wild strikes but Chlen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chlen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Watson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Watson slips a jab from Chlen.
Watson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chlen moves away.
Chlen looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson lands a two punch combo.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chlen misses with a body shot.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chlen was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson swinging wildly here.
Chlen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chlen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Chlen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
Chlen throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Chlen misses the shot to the body. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Watson. That's going to slow Chlen down.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chlen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chlen manages to avoid it.
Chlen looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chlen lands a right hook to the body.
Watson is looking to wear down Chlen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chlen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chlen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Watson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Watson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Watson slips under a jab from Chlen.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chlen.
Watson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chlen as he jumps to the side.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Chlen lands an overhand right.
Chlen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chlen moves out of range of the leg kick from Watson.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
Chlen loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.#T4#
Chlen throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chlen throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chlen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watson.
Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chlen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Watson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chlen quickly recovers to half guard.
Watson prevents Chlen from standing back up.
Watson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chlen tries to roll over but Watson keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chlen wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson uses his free foot to push down on Chlen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chlen.
Chlen wants to control but Watson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igla Chlen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chlen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chlen motions for Watson to come forward. Chlen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chlen misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Chlen.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chlen.
Chlen misses with a looping right.
Watson slips a straight right by Chlen.
Watson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chlen misses with a body shot.
Chlen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chlen. That did some damage!
Igla Chlen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chlen misses with an uppercut.
Chlen missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlen throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Chlen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watson.
Watson throws a body punch but Chlen moves out of range.
Watson is looking to land body kicks.
Watson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Watson. #T1#
Chlen looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
It appears Watson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chlen misses the jab.
Chlen lands with an overhand left.
Watson blocks a jab.#TD#
Watson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chlen was covering up waiting for the punch and Watson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chlen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Watson is now in half guard.
Watson is keen to just control but Chlen is a slippery customer.
Chlen wants to get back to his feet.
Watson moves nicely into side control.
Chlen is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Watson trying to control the position but Chlen is working away.
Chlen is trying to control Watson's posture but Watson avoids it.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chlen keeps working.
Chlen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Watson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chlen's legs. #SUB#
Watson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Chlen tries to escape but Watson is in control.
Chlen is not content to let Watson control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chlen keeps Watson under control for a moment.
Watson wants to control but Chlen is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chlen tries to bench press Watson off him but Watson keeps the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES2#
Chlen sneaks out the side door and pushes Watson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Watson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A bone on bone clash there as Chlen blocks the leg kick.
Chlen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chlen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chlen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Watson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chlen looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson tries to counter with a takedown but Chlen is quick to defend against it.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Watson walks into a left hand.
Chlen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chlen throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chlen defends well and Watson ends up having to push Chlen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Watson is leaning against Chlen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Watson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chlen regains guard immediately.

Chlen has his feet on Watson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Watson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chlen tries to avoid it but Watson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chlen to the ground. Chlen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igla Chlen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Watson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chlen but Chlen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chlen lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Watson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chlen did well to prevent Watson getting side control.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chlen keeps working.
Chlen is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him
Watson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chlen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Watson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chlen reverses the position - he's now on top in Watson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlen trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson controls Chlen momentarily but Chlen frees himself. #T1#
Chlen stays in close to Watson's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Chlen stands up from Watson's guard - Chlen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Watson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Watson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chlen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Chlen misses with a hook.
Watson throws a shot to the body.
Chlen throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson slips a jab from Chlen.
Chlen tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Chlen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chlen.#T2#
Chlen throws a leg kick but Watson checks it.
Watson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Chlen lands a jab to the nose.
Watson staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chlen. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Chlen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Igla Chlen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chlen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Chlen.
Watson attempts a counter takedown but Chlen avoids it well and moves away.
Chlen scores with a punch to the head.
Chlen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chlen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watson slips under a jab from Chlen.
Chlen misses with a looping right.
Chlen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chlen misses with a hook
and Chlen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chlen is just out of range.
Chlen throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Watson attempts a counter takedown but Chlen avoids it well and moves away.
Watson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chlen defends it nicely.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Chlen manages to avoid it.
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chlen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Watson scrambles back to his feet.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chlen.
Watson tries to land a front kick but Chlen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chlen blocks the body kick.
Chlen with a hook.
Chlen looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Watson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Watson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Watson throws a low kick, looking for Chlen's leg but Chlen calmly moves out of range.
Watson cracks a nice hook into Chlen's ribs.
Watson takes a swing at Chlen's ribcage but misses.
Watson tries to move into range but Chlen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Watson.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chlen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chlen lands a jab.
Chlen throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Watson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Watson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chlen circles away quickly and effectively.
Chlen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Watson throws a poor cross that misses
and Chlen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chlen thuds his right hand into Watson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chlen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igla Chlen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chlen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igla Chlen!

Our winner, Igla Chlen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#960 Karim v Yago     
Date:   Aug 20, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Watson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Artag pushes Watson off looking to stand but Watson dives back in and keeps control.
Watson trying to mount his opponent but Artag defends it.
Artag wants to get back to his feet.
Watson wants to pass to mount but Artag is defending the position.
Artag tries to kick Watson off but Watson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artag is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Watson looking to take Artag's back but Artag rolls and after a scramble, Artag ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Artag to escape a tricky position. #T1#
Artag wants to stand but Watson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Watson is trying to keep Artag in close.
Watson has a closed guard, preventing Artag from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU#
Artag stands up from Watson's guard - Artag perhaps looking for a knockout.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artag.
We've been told by Artag's head coaches at Tiaoali Lvavatai BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Watson lands with a nice body kick.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artag moves away.
Artag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watson.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Artag misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Artag keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Artag looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Artag misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Artag.#T3#
Artag clobbers Watson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Artag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Artag scores with a jab. Watson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Artag lands with a hook. Watson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Artag throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
Artag checks a low kick from Watson.
Artag checks a leg kick.
Artag misses with a looping right.
Watson throws a low kick but Artag avoids it.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artag.
Artag is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Artag swings widly with a right hand
and Watson counters with an inside leg kick.
Artag avoids the body shot from Watson.
Artag lands with a straight right. Watson didn't see that one coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watson darts in looking for a takedown but Artag gets double underhooks and turns Watson into the cage.
Artag swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Watson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Artag sprawls well initially but Watson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Artag wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Artag makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Watson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watson thows a leg kick but Artag checks it
and Artag counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Watson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Artag as he jumps to the side.
Togoldor Artag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
Artag missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watson misses with a head kick. #KD#
Artag lands a big uppercut and Watson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Watson looks OK. Artag waves Watson back to his feet!#ROC#Watson is rocked!
Watson connects with a looping right hand.
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can Artag finish him?
Watson drops his hands momentarily. Artag doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Watson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Watson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Togoldor Artag!
After winning the bout, Togoldor Artag thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#957 Wayne v Nascimento     
Date:   Jul 30, 2022
#R1#
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Watson swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Watson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Watson throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Watson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Watson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Watson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Watson moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGuire but McGuire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire cracks Watson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson. #T1#
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Watson throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Watson's belly button to the back.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Watson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Watson misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Watson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Watson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Watson's body.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
McGuire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
A jab lands there for Watson.
Watson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Watson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire lands a nice shot that snaps Watson's head back.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Watson throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
That kick from Watson tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Watson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Watson's sensitive parts.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Watson. Watson obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire misses with a double jab.
McGuire throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Watson. That's going to slow McGuire down.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
Mike McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Watson connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Watson off balance momentarily.#T4#
Watson moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
Watson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Watson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Watson counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
McGuire explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
Watson checks a leg kick.
Watson shoots and misses
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watson.
A punch combination from McGuire misses.
Watson slips a straight right by McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Watson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Watson throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
Watson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
Watson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Watson thows a body kick. McGuire tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by McGuire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
Watson shoots in but McGuire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
McGuire connects with a body shot.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mike McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Watson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Watson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
Watson works McGuire's body with a nice hook.
Watson throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
Watson avoids a kick to the body.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Watson's front leg but catches the back leg as Watson tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Watson looking to score a takedown here. McGuire is defending well but Watson drives through and ends up in McGuire's guard.

McGuire pushes Watson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
A leg kick checked by Watson.
Watson throws a big counter head kick but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Watson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Watson looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range. #TD2#
Watson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watson wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire has wrist control.#T3#
Watson passes McGuire's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Watson trying to mount his opponent but McGuire defends it.
Watson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head.
Watson is pressing down on McGuire's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGuire is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Watson seems to be looking for submissions.
McGuire looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES#
McGuire kicks Watson off and gets back to his feet.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
Watson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Watson looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
Watson walks into a left hand.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Watson tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Watson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Watson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Watson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Watson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Watson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Watson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watson throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Watson.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuire pinned against the cage. McGuire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watson avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Watson sees coming a mile off.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Watson ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Watson is looking for the big counter here.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Watson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGuire is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him
McGuire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Watson. #ES#
McGuire pushes Watson off and gets back to his feet.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Watson feints and as McGuire raises his hands in defense, Watson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGuire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mike McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGuire wants to stand up but Watson is controlling him. #T2#
McGuire 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.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Watson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McGuire quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
McGuire regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Watson.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire is looking to stand up but Watson isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
McGuire has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Watson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Watson scores with a hook.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Watson defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire lands with a right hand.
Watson slips a straight right by McGuire.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
Watson feints the counter takedown.
McGuire closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
Watson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Watson duly obliges.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - McGuire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
Watson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGuire steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Watson. That one must have hurt.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!

A relieved looking Mike McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#953 Song v Larry     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
Watson scores with a hook to the body. Jospin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jospin connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Watson.
Jospin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jospin tries to work over Watson's front leg with a kick but Watson checks it.
Jospin misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Watson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Jospin.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jospin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Jospin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jospin, as that shot connected.
Jospin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Watson.
Jospin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Watson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Watson has his takedown stuffed
and Jospin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good standup being displayed there by Watson as he connects with a hook.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Watson.
Jospin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sprawl & Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jospin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jospin looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
Watson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Watson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jospin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watson lands with a straight right. Jospin didn't see that one coming.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Watson.
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jospin.
Watson blocks a jab.
Watson connects with a body shot.
Watson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jospin's sensitive parts.
Watson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jospin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Jospin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Jospin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Watson doesn't seem phased though.
Jospin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jospin.#TD2#
Watson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Watson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Watson wants to control but Jospin is keeping him busy. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Jospin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Watson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jospin holding on.
Watson trying to control the action but Jospin is working from the bottom. #T3#
Watson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jospin's legs.
Watson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jospin works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Watson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Watson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jospin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Watson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
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.
Watson passes to side control.
Jospin is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Watson swings around for an armbar but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Watson's guard.
Watson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jospin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jospin wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Jospin looking to sit in guard and control but Watson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Watson throws the kick towards the body but Jospin avoids it.
Watson swings for the body but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jospin looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Watson flicks out a counter leg kick but Jospin steps away.
A good leg kick by Watson.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Jospin misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Watson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Watson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jospin.
Watson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Watson connects with a leg kick.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin lands a jab to Watson's midsection.
Jospin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson scores with a jab to the body.
Jospin moves out of range of the body kick from Watson.
Jospin throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Watson pushes Jospin away with a front kick.
Watson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Watson defending well as Jospin loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jospin misses the target.
Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson slips under a jab from Jospin.
Watson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jospin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Jospin misses.
Jospin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson with the counter takedown but Jospin avoids it easily.
Jospin throws a body kick that misses.
Watson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Watson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jospin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Watson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jospin. That one must have hurt.
A solid body kick from Jospin. #TD2#
Watson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Jospin pushes Watson off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jospin misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Watson gets a double leg takedown into Jospin's guard.
Jospin controls Watson momentarily but Watson frees himself.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jospin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watson trying to control but Jospin is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jospin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jospin working a defensive guard here.
Watson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jospin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Jospin does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Jospin.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jospin throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range.
Jospin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.#T4#
Jospin misses with a body shot.
Watson misses with a looping left.
Watson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Jospin misses its intended target.
Jospin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jospin throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
Watson with the counter takedown but Jospin avoids it easily.
Jospin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Watson checks it well.
A low kick lands for Watson.
Jospin throws an off balance right hand
and Watson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jospin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watson lands a jab to Jospin's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jospin with the inside leg kick.
Jospin misses with a low kick.
Watson slips under a jab.
Jospin digs a good body shot into Watson's ribs.
Jospin scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Watson takes a swing at Jospin's ribcage but misses.
Jospin scores with a head kick. Watson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Watson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jospin rather than just go for the knockout.
Jospin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jospin misses with an uppercut.
Watson slips under a jab from Jospin.
Jospin loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Watson slips under a jab.
Jospin throws a chopping leg kick but Watson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jospin lunges at Watson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Watson's hand.
Watson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jospin throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson throws the kick towards the body but Jospin avoids it.
Jospin throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Watson throws a head kick that misses.
Jospin misses with a hook
and Watson counters with an outside leg kick.
Jospin misses with a looping right.
And Watson tries to counter it with a takedown but Jospin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Watson throws out a leg kick but Jospin moves out of range and Watson only half commits.
Jospin misses the jab.
Watson walks into a straight right hand from Jospin.
Jospin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Watson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jospin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Watson is in Jospin's guard.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jospin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Watson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jospin is looking to sweep but instead, Watson has passed into half guard.
Watson works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson throwing strikes here but Jospin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jospin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jospin has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Watson's lack of action.
Paul Joseph Watson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jospin trying to control from the bottom.
Watson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jospin's head.
Watson 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.
Watson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Watson trying to pass the guard but Jospin defending well.
Watson thows a huge punch but Jospin dodges it nicely.
Watson tries to pass to full mount but Jospin defends it.
Jospin is not content to let Watson control the position.
Henri Jospin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jospin moves into full guard.
Watson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Watson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jospin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watson connects with a couple of short punches.
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jospin keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Watson drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Jospin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watson defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson trying to control but Jospin is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Joseph Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Watson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Joseph Watson!

A less than humble Paul Joseph Watson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Slavic FL 30     
Date:   May 23, 2022
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#KD2#
Watson lands a big head kick that sends Farina tumbling to the mat! Watson takes a step backwards and waves Farina back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Mario Farina has been cut.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick
and Farina counters with a head kick. That will keep Watson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Watson throws a head kick but Farina moves out of range.
Farina is looking to counter with head kicks.
Farina blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Watson misses the target.
Farina throws a counter high kick but Watson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Watson misses with a body kick.
Farina throws a quick counter head kick but Watson was just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson throws a wild body kick that Farina sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Watson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Farina thinks about countering with a head kick.
Watson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Farina's sensitive parts.
Watson with a nice calf kick.
Farina slips a jab from Watson.
Farina thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Farina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Farina throws a counter high kick but Watson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Farina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watson.
Farina really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Watson lands with a straight right. Farina didn't see that one coming.
Watson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Farina lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Watson throws the kick towards the body but Farina avoids it.
Farina throws a counter high kick but Watson was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Watson tried to score with a low kick but Farina checks it.
Farina throws a quick counter head kick but Watson was just out of range.
Watson throws a leg kick but Farina sees it coming and moves out of range.
Farina is looking to counter with head kicks.
Watson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Watson throws the kick towards the body but Farina avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Farina on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Watson throws a leg kick but Farina sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Farina throws a counter high kick but Watson was just alert enough to avoid it.
A big right from Watson misses.
Farina thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Watson misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Watson.
Watson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick lands for Watson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farina throws a quick counter head kick but Watson was just out of range.
Watson throws a lazy right hand but Farina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Farina's cut.
That's time! Farina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Watson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Farina thinks about countering with a head kick.
Watson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Farina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Watson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFarina.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Farina might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson throws a head kick that misses.
Farina thinks about countering with a head kick.
Watson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farina lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Farina slips the punch.
Watson misses with a hook.
Farina ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Watson thumps Farina with a low kick.
Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farina is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mario Farina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Farina.
Farina is looking to counter with head kicks.
Watson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Watson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farina throws a quick counter head kick but Watson was just out of range.
Farina slips a jab from Watson.
Farina thinks about countering with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Watson. #T3#
Watson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farina thinks about countering with a head kick.
Watson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Farina slips a jab and a cross from Watson.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson misses with a low kick.
Farina throws a counter high kick but Watson was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD2#
Watson gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Watson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Watson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Farina knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ground and pound from Watson.
Watson is looking to advance position but Farina won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mario Farina's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Watson tries to land a front kick but Farina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Farina looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Watson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice combination there by Watson.
Farina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farina.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farina was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Watson.
Watson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Watson thows a body kick. Farina tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Watson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Watson.
Farina looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Watson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Watson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watson lands a jab-cross combination.
Watson looks to land a right hand but Farina moved out of range.#TD2#
Watson dives in and scores a takedown into Farina's guard.

Farina manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T3#
Watson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Farina blocks the leg kick.
Watson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Watson throws a body punch but Farina moves out of range.
Farina looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4#
Watson misses with a low kick.
Farina throws a counter high kick but Watson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Watson is looking to score with low kicks.
Farina is looking to counter with head kicks.
Watson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Farina moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson throws the left hand but Farina avoids the punch easily.
Watson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Farina looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Farina's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Watson misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Watson.
Watson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFarina.
Watson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Farina is out of range.
Farina throws a quick counter head kick but Watson was just out of range.
Farina keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Watson finds it's way through Farina's defenses. #TD2#
Watson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Farina will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watson trying to control but Farina is working from the bottom.
Farina is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Farina is retaining full guard.
Watson throws a big elbow that misses.
Watson won't allow Farina to get back to his feet.
Watson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Farina is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Farina is refusing to be controlled, as Watson sits in half guard.
Watson trying to pass the guard but Farina defending well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Watson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farina moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid body kick from Watson. #T3#
Watson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farina.
Watson throws a head kick but Farina moves out of range.
Watson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFarina.
Farina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson throws a hook but Farina avoids it easily.
Farina looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Farina takes one on the button.#T4#
A jab from Watson misses.
Watson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Farina gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Farina wants to stand up but Watson is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mario Farina's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Watson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farina counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Watson tries to bum rush Farina with a series of wild strikes but Farina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Watson misses with a hook. Farina ducked under it nicely.
Watson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Watson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Farina staying out of range there.
Watson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFarina.
Watson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Farina's sensitive parts.
Watson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mario Farina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farina manages to avoid it.
Watson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Watson throws a leg kick but Farina sees it coming and moves out of range.
Farina is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Farina avoids a punch combination nicely.
Farina lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farina manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Watson.
Farina moves away from the strike by Watson.
Farina throws a quick counter head kick but Watson was just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Watson misses the target.
Watson fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Watson is looking to score with low kicks.
Farina looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Watson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Farina is looking to counter with head kicks.
Watson misses with a double jab.
Farina thinks about countering with a head kick.
Farina moves out of range as Watson throws a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Farina is able to avoid easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Joseph Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 44:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 42:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson retains his light heavyweight title!
A less than humble Paul Joseph Watson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Slavic FL 26     
Date:   Apr 26, 2022
#R1#
Watson slips a straight right by Wieczorek.
Watson moves away from the strike by Wieczorek.
Wieczorek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Watson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Lukasz Wieczorek has been cut.
Wieczorek misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wieczorek throws out the jab.
Wieczorek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieczorek misses with a straight right.
Watson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice shot by Watson.#T1#
Wieczorek throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Watson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wieczorek is wriggling around but Watson manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Watson is taking a breather. Wieczorek 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.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wieczorek keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Watson throwing shots but Wieczorek is blocking nicely.
Watson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Watson is trying to control. Wieczorek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Watson controlling the pace.
Watson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wieczorek's head.
Wieczorek is staying active underneath Watson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Watson trying to mount his opponent but Wieczorek defends it.
Watson is trying to control. Wieczorek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wieczorek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watson.
Watson tries to pass to full mount but Wieczorek defends it. #T3#
Watson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Watson looking to ground and pound but Wieczorek is blocking nicely.
Wieczorek is squirming around, avoiding Watson's attempts to control the action.
Wieczorek blocking the ground and pound.
Watson tries to control but Wieczorek wriggling away.
Wieczorek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watson on the ground.
Wieczorek holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Watson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Watson looking to ground and pound but Wieczorek is blocking nicely. #T4#
Wieczorek avoids a series of strikes thrown by Watson.
Watson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Watson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wieczorek because Watson loaded up on that one.
Watson wants to control the pace but Wieczorek is squirming around nicely.
Watson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wieczorek wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Watson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Watson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Wieczorek's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Watson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wieczorek throwing a counter right hand but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Watson tried to score with a low kick but Wieczorek checks it.
Watson tried to score with a low kick but Wieczorek checks it.
Wieczorek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Wieczorek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wieczorek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wieczorek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
And Watson tries to counter it with a takedown but Wieczorek pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Wieczorek swings widly with a right hand
and Watson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wieczorek throws a solid leg kick but Watson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wieczorek.
Watson scores with a head kick.
Watson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wieczorek.
An attempted straight right counter from Wieczorek misses the target.
Watson lands a nice shot that snaps Wieczorek's head back.
Watson misses with a low kick.
Watson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wieczorek lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
A big right from Wieczorek misses.
Jab by Wieczorek.
Wieczorek missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watson tries a quick counter leg kick but Wieczorek is wise to it.
Wieczorek throws a poor cross that misses
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wieczorek.
Wieczorek misses with an uppercut
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Lukasz Wieczorek's cut is getting worse.
Wieczorek steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Watson. That one must have hurt.
Lukasz Wieczorek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wieczorek throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.#T3#
Wieczorek misses with a lunging right hand
and Watson counters with a leg kick.
Lukasz Wieczorek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wieczorek throws out the jab.
Wieczorek lands a head kick!
Wieczorek throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
Wieczorek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wieczorek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wieczorek connects with the punch.#T4#
Wieczorek misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wieczorek if he has to take too many more of those.
Watson lands an overhand right.
Watson with a nice calf kick.
Wieczorek is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wieczorek misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Wieczorek checks a low kick from Watson.
Watson moves away from the strike by Wieczorek.
Watson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wieczorek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watson somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Wieczorek's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Wieczorek misses with an uppercut
and Watson counters with an inside leg kick.
Wieczorek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wieczorek throws a right hand that misses
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wieczorek looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Wieczorek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Wieczorek looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieczorek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wieczorek lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Watson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Watson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Watson feints the counter takedown.
Watson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wieczorek circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Watson moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#Lukasz Wieczorek's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Watson thumps Wieczorek with a low kick.
Watson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wieczorek misses with a straight right.
Watson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wieczorek.
A low kick from Watson misses
and Wieczorek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Watson.
Wieczorek blocks a head kick by Watson.
Watson defending well as Wieczorek loads up on a big left hand.
Watson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Watson tries to move into range but Wieczorek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Watson misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Wieczorek misses the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wieczorek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wieczorek avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
A slow jab from Wieczorek misses its intended target.
Wieczorek misses with a double jab
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson moves out of range as Wieczorek strikes.
Wieczorek misses with a right hand
and Wieczorek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Jeez, Lukasz Wieczorek's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Watson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wieczorek.
Wieczorek misses with a hook
and Watson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Wieczorek clobbers Watson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wieczorek misses with a hook
and Watson counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson connects with a leg kick.
Wieczorek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lukasz Wieczorek's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Paul Joseph Watson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Lukasz Wieczorek was interviewed post fight and said 'Kurwa ...'.

 

Event: Slavic FL 19     
Date:   Mar 24, 2022
#R1#
Watson misses with a series of wild punches.
Watson lands with a shot to the body.
Watson misses with a combination
and Don cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson stuffs the takedown attempt from Don. Don gets slowly back to his feet.
Watson misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Don shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Don was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Don tries to advance to mount but Watson instead regains half guard.
Don wants to advance to full mount but Watson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Don working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Don accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Watson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Don stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Don sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Don trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Don trying to move into half guard but instead Watson has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Don is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Watson throws a strike but Don rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Don with a flurry of punches that miss.
Don trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Don throws a strike but Watson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Watson wants to control from the top but Don keeps moving.
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but Don has wrist control.
Don tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Don is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watson defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Don's head.
Don trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer.
Watson postures up in Don's guard and throws a big left but Don blocks it. #T3#
Don tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Watson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Don throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Watson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Watson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Watson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Watson chips away with some ground and pound.
Don wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Don keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson pushes down on Don's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Watson passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Watson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Watson lands with some strikes.
Don keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Watson dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Watson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Don tries to hold on but Watson pushes him away.
Watson lands with some strikes.#ROC#Don is rocked!
Watson is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Don goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Watson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Slavic FL 13: Herojam Slava     
Date:   Mar 03, 2022
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farina is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Farina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Farina's sensitive parts.
Watson throws a series of punches but Farina moves out of range.
Farina is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Watson throws the kick towards the body but Farina avoids it.
Farina is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Watson missing with a left hand there. Farina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Farina's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Watson misses.
Farina throws a counter combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Watson.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Farina is just out of range.
Farina lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Farina staying out of range there.#T2#
Watson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Farina momentarily.
A combination from Watson does no damage.
Farina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Farina is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Farina avoids a kick to the body.
As Watson backs off Farina throws a huge counter combo but Watson manages to avoid it all.
Farina moves out of range of the strikes.
Farina is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Watson misses with a body shot.
Farina is looking for the big counter here.
Watson connects with a crisp jab.
Watson lands a nice shot that snaps Farina's head back.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Farina crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Watson - the referee stops the clock and Farina gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Watson. Farina manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Watson tries to score with a low kick but Farina moves his leg out of the way.
Farina unleashes a big counter combination but Watson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
A punch combination from Watson misses.
Farina is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Farina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Farina moves away from the strike by Watson.
Paul Joseph Watson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Watson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farina drops his hands momentarily and Watson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Farina moves out of range of the body kick.
Farina unleashes a big counter combination but Watson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Watson throws a poor cross that misses
and Farina counters with a series of strikes. Watson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Watson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Watson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Farina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watson. #T1#
Watson throws a nice looking combination but Farina bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Farina is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Watson misses with a two punch combination.
As Watson backs off Farina throws a huge counter combo but Watson manages to avoid it all.
Watson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farina moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Farina throws a counter combo.
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farina throws a counter combo.#T2#
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farina.
Despite the aggression on Farina's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Farina throws a counter combo.
Watson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Watson throws a lazy head kick
and Farina counters with a left and a right that stings Watson.
Watson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Farina will feel that in the morning.#T3#
A big left from Watson misses.
Despite the aggression on Farina's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Watson misses with a kick to the body.
Farina ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Watson feints and then cracks Farina's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Farina down.
Mario Farina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Farina checks it well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Watson lands a jab.
Watson throws a jab when Farina was well out of range.
Farina is looking for the big counter here.
Watson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson misses with a combination
and Farina counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Watson misses with a head kick.
Watson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina slips a jab from Watson.
Nice defenses there by Farina.
Farina is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Farina avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Despite the aggression on Farina's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Farina's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Watson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Farina scrambles back to his feet.
Watson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Watson misses with a hook
and Farina counters with a three punch combo that has Watson backing up. Watson nods at Farina to acknowledge the strikes.
Watson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farina can do to turn this around?
Watson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mario Farina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Joseph Watson is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Watson misses with a jab to the body
and Farina counters with a left and a right that stings Watson.
Watson swings widly with a right hand
and Farina counters with a one-two to the body.
Watson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Farina is just out of range.
Farina lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Farina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farina throws a counter combo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Farina might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Watson has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Watson lands the left hand.
Watson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Farina is able to avoid easily.
Farina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Farina is looking for the big counter here.
Watson misses with the combination. #T4#
Farina avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Watson backs off Farina throws a huge counter combo but Watson manages to avoid it all.
Farina is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Watson misses with a low kick.
Farina unleashes a big counter combination but Watson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watson throws a series of punches but Farina avoids them all with ease.
Farina lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Paul Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watson scores with a hook to the body. Farina takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Joseph Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Watson 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Joseph Watson!

Paul Joseph Watson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SYN 862 Black Christmas     
Date:   Dec 25, 2021
#R1#
Frame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Watson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frame throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frame misses with a looping right.
Frame misses with the combination.
Frame falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frame scores with a jab to the head.
Frame waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Frame manages to avoid it.#T1#
Frame misses with a wild body shot.
Watson moves out of range of the body kick from Frame.
Watson shoots for a takedown but Frame saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frame misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Frame.
Frame throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Frame has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice body punch from Watson.
Frame lands with a straight right. Watson didn't see that one coming.
Frame swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Watson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Watson showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frame tries to kick Watson off but Watson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Watson wants to free his trapped foot but Frame is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Watson wants to control but Frame is keeping him busy.
Frame is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him
Watson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Frame knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frame keeps working.
Frame tries to kick Watson off but Watson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Frame wants to control but Watson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frame throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson counters with a left and a right that stings Frame.
Frame lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
Frame throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Watson moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.
Frame throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Watson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Watson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frame connects with a body shot.
Andrew Frame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Frame lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Frame does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frame throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Watson works the jab nicely.
Frame fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Watson is out of range.
Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Frame throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Jab from Frame.
Frame swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Frame dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Frame throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frame connects with a jab.#TD#
Watson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Watson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frame keeps working.
Frame regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frame is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him
Frame is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frame manages to get to full guard.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frame swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Frame looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watson wants to control from the top but Frame keeps moving.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frame is keeping the position for now.
Frame working a defensive guard here.
Watson stopping the sweep attempt from Frame.
Frame manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Watson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Frame won't allow Watson to sweep him here.
Frame has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frame tries to stand but Watson is controlling from the bottom.
Frame controls from within his opponent's guard.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Frame from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Frame got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frame has managed to get both his arms back between Watson's legs - danger averted.
Watson keeping full guard, as Frame tries to pass. #T3#
Watson keeping moving, preventing Frame from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andrew Frame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frame lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Frame swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Frame throws a body shot but no joy.
Frame misses the jab.
Watson swinging wildly here.
Frame lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Frame lands a body shot.
Watson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Watson lands with a right hand.
Frame tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab lands there for Frame.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Frame showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Watson slips a jab and a cross from Frame.
Frame connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watson momentarily.
Frame lands a head shot.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frame.
Frame just misses with a punch to the body.
Frame looks to land a combination but Watson avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frame throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Frame manages to avoid it.
Frame misses with a body punch
and Watson counters with a low kick, right behind Frame 's knee.
Frame misses the shot to the body.
Watson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Frame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
As Frame backs away, Watson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big left from Frame misses.
Frame cracks a nice hook into Watson's ribs.
Frame throws a combination that misses
and Frame takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frame moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frame misses the jab.
Frame misses with a looping left.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frame.
Frame misses the jab.#T2#
Frame throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Watson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Watson looking to score a takedown here. Frame is defending well but Watson drives through and ends up in Frame's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frame keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frame is keeping the position for now.
Paul Joseph Watson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frame looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frame wants to stand and escape but Watson is having none of it. #T3#
Frame working a defensive guard here.
Watson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Watson wants to work for an arm triangle but Frame is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frame keeps working.
Frame controlling the position for now.
Frame is trying to get back to full guard.
Watson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Frame keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Watson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Frame wants to hold on but Watson pushes him away.
Watson punching from mount but Frame doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frame wants to control but Watson is having none of it.
Frame wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Watson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrew Frame.
I've got Frame winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Frame!

Andrew Frame decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 858 Reinikain vs. Cole 3     
Date:   Dec 11, 2021
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Erikson .
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
As Erikson backs away, Watson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Watson misses with a looping right.
Erikson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Erikson scores with the left hand. Watson knows he should have avoided that one.
Erikson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Erikson throws a body shot but no joy.
Erikson misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Erikson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Erikson misses with a hook
letting Watson counter with a right hand. #T1#
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
Watson is looking to counter punch.
Leif Erikson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson tries a head kick but it misses.
Watson feinted with a counter takedown.
Erikson misses with an uppercut.
Watson avoids the body shot from Erikson .
Erikson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Watson rather than just go for the knockout.
Watson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Erikson tries to land a front kick but Watson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Erikson . #T2#
Erikson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Erikson scores with a leg kick.
Watson throws the left hand but Erikson avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erikson ! But no joy.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
Watson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Erikson misses with a kick to the body.
Watson tries to counter with a takedown but Erikson is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Watson.
Erikson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Erikson tries to avoid it but Watson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Erikson to the ground. Erikson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Watson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Erikson finds it's way round the side to connect with Watson's head.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Erikson .
Erikson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Erikson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
Erikson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Watson moved away.
Watson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Erikson throws out a leg kick but Watson moves out of range and Erikson only half commits.
Watson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Erikson avoids the head kick by Watson.
Erikson throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Watson counters with a single leg into guard. Erikson didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson wants to pass the guard but Erikson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Watson staying out of range there.
Erikson lands a leg kick that knocks Watson off balance momentarily.
Watson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erikson can pounce on him.
Erikson misses with a low kick.
Erikson punishes Watson's body with a nice straight punch.
Erikson throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Erikson throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
Erikson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Watson jabs Erikson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Erikson throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Erikson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Watson ducks right into an uppercut from Erikson .
Left hook, right uppercut from Erikson . #CUT2#It looks like Paul Joseph Watson has been cut.
Watson moves out of range as Erikson throws a body kick.
Watson attempts a counter takedown but Erikson avoids it well and moves away.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Watson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Watson lands a head kick!
Erikson misses with the body kick
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Erikson .
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.
Watson moves away from the strike by Erikson .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watson.
Erikson misses the body punch
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson throws a jab but it's blocked by Erikson .
Erikson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Erikson loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Watson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Erikson .
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erikson .
It looked like Watson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Erikson as he jumps to the side.
Erikson throws the kick towards the body but Watson avoids it.
Watson defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
Erikson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Erikson slips the punch.
Erikson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Watson.
Erikson throws a leg kick
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Erikson moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
Erikson lands a slapping body shot.
Erikson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Erikson lands a right hook to the body.
Watson slips a jab and a cross from Erikson .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson misses with a right hand
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Joseph Watson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Erikson lands with a nice body kick.
Leif Erikson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erikson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Erikson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Erikson looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Watson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Erikson lands a nice hook to Watson's body. Watson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Erikson misses with a left hand
and Watson counters with a three punch combo that has Erikson backing up. Erikson nods at Watson to acknowledge the strikes.
Erikson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Watson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Erikson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Erikson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Erikson . #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Watson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch but Erikson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromErikson .
Watson throws a lazy uppercut
and Erikson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Erikson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watson lands a glancing blow to the side of Erikson 's head.
Erikson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson moves out of range as Erikson strikes.
Watson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erikson throws a looping overhand right but Watson ducks down to avoid it.
Erikson lands a head shot.
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erikson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Leif Erikson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Watson throws a hook to the side of Erikson 's head but Erikson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Watson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Erikson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erikson .
Watson moves out of range of the leg kick from Erikson .
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Erikson slaps away a takedown attempt from Watson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erikson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leif Erikson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Erikson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Erikson !

Leif Erikson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 852 Girard vs. Murhaa     
Date:   Nov 20, 2021
#R1#
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gustafsson shoots in but Watson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown
and Watson counters with a right hand to the body.
Paul Joseph Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watson.
And Gustafsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Watson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gustafsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watson swivels and escapes.#T1#
Gustafsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gustafsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Watson as he avoids it easily.
Gustafsson shoots for a takedown but Watson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Watson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2##TD2#
Gustafsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Watson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gustafsson off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Watson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gustafsson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Watson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Watson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gustafsson is defending well though. Watson let's go of the attempt for now.
Gustafsson tries to escape the position.
Gustafsson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Watson controlling well, preventing Gustafsson from escaping the position. #T3#
Gustafsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustafsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gustafsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustafsson.#SUB2#
Gustafsson has his foot on Watson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watson is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
Gustafsson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Watson trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Watson advances to half guard.
Watson trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watson pulls his head out easily.
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but Watson is controlling well.
Watson slows the pace down in half guard.
Watson prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that round.
That's time! Watson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt - Watson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simon Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Watson circles away easily
and Watson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gustafsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson darts in looking for a takedown but Watson gets double underhooks and turns Gustafsson into the cage.
Paul Joseph Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.#TD2#
Gustafsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Watson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Watson tries to buck Gustafsson off but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Watson wants to control but Gustafsson postures up.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Watson is defending well.
Gustafsson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Simon Gustafsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gustafsson is trying to ground and pound but Watson uses the momentary lack of control by Gustafsson to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Watson moves into full guard. #T2#
Watson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustafsson pushes down on Watson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Watson is pressing down on Gustafsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gustafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watson looking for a sweep. Not yet Watson, not yet. #SUB#
Watson has his foot on Gustafsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gustafsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Watson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gustafsson is looking to advance position but Watson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Gustafsson is trying to reverse the position but instead Watson has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Gustafsson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T3#
Watson tries to get the hooks in deep but Gustafsson pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Watson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gustafsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Watson wants to control the pace but Gustafsson is squirming around nicely.
Gustafsson prevents Watson from taking his back.
Gustafsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Watson tries to pass to full mount but Gustafsson defends it. #T4#
Watson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gustafsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gustafsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson with a nice head shot there.
Watson is trying to control the position but Gustafsson postures up. #SUB#
Watson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gustafsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gustafsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Simon Gustafsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Watson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gustafsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Watson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustafsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Watson sprawls well. He's pushed Gustafsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustafsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Watson defends well and Gustafsson ends up having to push Watson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paul Joseph Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.#TD2#
Watson gets caught napping as Gustafsson dives in and scores a takedown. Watson manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Watson is defending well.
Watson regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Watson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson postures up in Watson's guard and throws a big left but Watson blocks it.
Gustafsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustafsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gustafsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Watson is looking to reverse the position.#T2##SUB2#
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Watson is defending well.
Watson is looking to reverse the position.
Watson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gustafsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Watson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Watson has control of Gustafsson's left arm, preventing Gustafsson from doing any damage. #SUB#
Watson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gustafsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gustafsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Watson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gustafsson has Watson in his guard.#REVR##T3#
Watson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Watson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watson has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
Gustafsson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Watson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Watson moves nicely into side control.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Watson advances to mount. #T4#
Gustafsson regains half guard.
Watson wants to free his trapped foot but Gustafsson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson is pressing down on Watson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Watson controlling from the top position.
Gustafsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Watson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.

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 Paul Joseph Watson.
I think Watson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Simon Gustafsson!

 

Event: SYN 844 Sosa vs. Ho Joy     
Date:   Oct 24, 2021
#R1#
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Bronson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Watson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bronson jabs Watson right on the nose. Watson blinks but takes it well.
Bronson tries to land a leg kick but Watson saw it coming and moves away.
And Watson tries to counter it with a takedown but Bronson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Watson throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
Bronson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bronson throws a hook but Watson blocks it.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bronson throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Watson.
Watson blocks a jab.
Bronson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Bronson wants to clinch.
Bronson throws a body kick that misses
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson works Watson's body with a nice hook.
Bronson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Bronson. Beautiful body shot.
Bronson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watson on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson swings widly with a right hand
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bronson lands a right hook to the body.
Bronson connects with a looping right hand.
Watson lands a nice shot that snaps Bronson's head back.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Watson lands with a shot to the body.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Watson slips a jab from Bronson.
Don Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Watson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Watson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bronson.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Watson slips under a jab.
Watson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bronson digs a good hook to Watson's body.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Watson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Watson.
Bronson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bronson is trying to control the position but Watson postures up.
Bronson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Watson trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Bronson wants to sweep but no luck.
Watson pushes down on Bronson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bronson tries to roll over but Watson keeps him under control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson is pressing down on Watson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bronson keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
Bronson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bronson scores with a jab to the body.
Watson needs to keep his hands up - Bronson had a free shot at his head there.
Don Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Watson.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson scores with a leg kick.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Watson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
Watson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bronson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Watson throws a right and a left that Bronson avoids nicely.
Watson moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bronson checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bronson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Watson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Watson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bronson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
And Watson tries to counter it with a takedown but Bronson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson misses with a right hand
and Watson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Watson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
Watson slips a straight right by Bronson.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bronson thows a leg kick but Watson checks it
and Watson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bronson thinking.
Watson misses with a few strikes there.
Watson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bronson throws out a leg kick but Watson moves out of range and Bronson only half commits.
Watson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Watson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bronson back to the cage. Watson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Watson tries to clinch up.
Watson avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Bronson swings widly with a right hand
and Watson counters with an outside leg kick.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Watson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Bronson misses with a straight right. #T4#
Watson throws a wild body kick that Bronson sees coming a mile off.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson thuds his right hand into Watson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bronson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Watson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bronson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Watson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bronson lands with a good body shot.
Watson blocks a jab.
Watson with the counter takedown but Bronson avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Bronson. That snapped Watson's head back.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Watson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good shot there by Bronson.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson slips a straight right by Bronson.
Watson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watson.
Bronson works the jab nicely.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Watson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Watson lands.
Watson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Bronson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Watson takes one to the side of the head.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson throws a sloppy body shot
and Watson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Watson takes one on the button.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. Watson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson tries to work over Watson's front leg with a kick but Watson checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson tries to score with a low kick but Watson moves his leg out of the way.
Watson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Watson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Watson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Bronson.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow Watson down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson misses with a leg kick.
Bronson is looking to slow Watson down with leg kicks.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson misses with a hook.
And Watson responds with a good body kick, but Bronson manages to step out the way in time.
Nice uppercut lands for Bronson. That snapped Watson's head back.
Watson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bronson. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Bronson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronson defends it well.
Bronson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Watson takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
A little jabbing left from Watson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Watson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bronson rather than just go for the knockout.
Bronson throws a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Watson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Watson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bronson catches Watson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bronson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Watson if he has to take too many more of those.
Watson misses with a shot to the body
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronson as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Bronson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bronson throws out a leg kick but Watson moves out of range and Bronson only half commits.
Watson tries to counter with a clinch but Bronson shakes him off and moves away.
Watson avoids the head kick by Bronson.
Bronson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Watson has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
A head kick by Bronson misses
and Watson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bronson connects with a leg kick.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Watson swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Watson ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bronson, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

Don Bronson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 836 Po vs Hopkins     
Date:   Sep 26, 2021
#R1#
Watson moves out of range as Mfer throws a body kick.
A jab from Watson misses.
Mfer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Watson lands a really nice looking cross but Mfer seems unphased.
Watson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer avoids the head kick by Watson.
As Watson tries to get set, Mfer tries to push him back and clinch up but Watson manages to avoid the attempt.
Watson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Watson misses with a low kick as Mfer jumps back.
Watson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Mfer closes the distance and clinches.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Mfer has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Watson jumps guard.
Watson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mfer controlling from the top position. #T1#
Watson pulls Mfer in close to prevent any damage.
Watson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Watson looking for subs off his back but Mfer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mfer tries to pass to full mount but Watson defends it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mfer pulls his head out easily.
Mfer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Watson looking for submissions off his back.
Watson tries to roll over but Mfer keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Watson wants to control but Mfer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mfer slips a nice elbow through Watson's hands, connecting with Watson's forehead.
Watson tries to roll over but Mfer keeps him under control.#T3#
Watson is looking to control Mfer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Watson avoid being mounted?
Mfer stalling.
Watson tries to get to full guard but Mfer has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mfer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Watson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson throws a good cross that connects.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.#T4#
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watson lands a nice hook to Mfer's body. Mfer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mfer avoids the head kick by Watson.
Watson cracks Mfer with a good jab.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mfer checks a leg kick.
Mfer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson misses with a hook to the body
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mfer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body. Watson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Watson has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mfer misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mfer lands with a shot to the body.
Mfer jabs Watson right on the nose. Watson blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Watson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mfer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Watson is in Mfer's guard.
Watson being controlled here momentarily.
Mfer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position.#T1#
Mfer has Watson pulled in close to control his posture.
Mfer looking for a sweep. Not yet Mfer, not yet.
Watson wants to control from the top but Mfer keeps moving.
Mfer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mfer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Watson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Watson connects with the punch.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Mfer misses the jab.#T2#
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mfer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Watson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Mfer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Watson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Mfer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Watson manages to circle out of the way.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer cracks Watson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Mfer moves into the clinch.
Mfer lands an elbow inside.
Watson tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Watson back against the cage. #BC2#
Watson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
A head kick from Watson lands but Mfer takes it in his stride.
Watson needs to keep his hands up - Mfer had a free shot at his head there.
Watson scores with a shot to the body.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Watson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mfer checks it well.
Watson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Watson scores with a spinning back kick!
Bull Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Mfer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Mfer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Watson looks to land a body kick but Mfer moved away.#T4#
Watson lands with a nice combination. Mfer backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer blocks a leg kick.
Watson misses with a low kick as Mfer jumps back.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mfer dodges the punch combination from Watson.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Watson throws a body kick that misses.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
As Watson tries to get set, Mfer tries to push him back and clinch up but Watson manages to avoid the attempt.
Mfer is looking to chop away at Watson's legs.
Watson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
Watson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Watson lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mfer misses the jab.
A left and a right from Watson both land. Nice combination.
Nice uppercut there from Mfer.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Watson looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Watson checks a leg kick nicely.
Mfer's corner calls for a 1-2. Mfer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Watson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Watson fails with the takedown.
Watson slips under a jab from Mfer.
Mfer moves out of range of the leg kick from Watson.
Mfer blocks a head kick by Watson.
Mfer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Watson swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Bull Mfer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson blocks a leg kick.
Mfer blocks a head kick by Watson.
Mfer scores with a hook.
A big right from Mfer misses.
Mfer dodges the punch combination from Watson.
Watson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Watson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mfer checks it well.
Mfer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Watson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Jab, jab by Watson - just one landing.
A big right from Mfer misses.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
Watson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mfer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mfer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mfer throws a solid leg kick but Watson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mfer.
Mfer cracks Watson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Mfer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mfer.
Mfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watson slips under a jab.#T3#
Mfer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Watson moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Mfer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer scoring well with a low kick there.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Watson connects with a jab.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Watson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mfer finds it's way round the side to connect with Watson's head.
Watson avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Watson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Mfer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Watson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer lands a lovely overhand right.
Watson throws a right hand that Mfer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mfer also avoids with ease.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mfer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mfer rather than just go for the knockout.
Watson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paul Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Watson checks a low kick from Mfer.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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 Bull Mfer.
I think Watson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bull Mfer!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Bull Mfer waved his t-shirt featuring HELLBENT's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: SYN 827 Peterson vs. Sector     
Date:   Aug 28, 2021
#R1#
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Watson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Liu avoids it.
Watson scores with a push kick.
Liu scores with a push kick.
Liu misses with the combination.
Watson looks for the body kick but Liu saw that one coming.
A lazy body kick from Liu #TD#
and Watson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Liu!
Watson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Watson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Liu can't do much from the bottom here.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liu keeps working. #T1#
Liu is trying to control Watson's posture but Watson avoids it.
Liu is not content to let Watson control the position.
Watson tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liu keeps working.
Liu is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Watson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Liu is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Watson advances to full mount. #SUB#
Watson looking for a guillotine from mount but Liu is having none of it.
Watson controlling from the full mount.
Watson looking to control but Liu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Watson works his way to his opponent's back.
Liu prevents Watson from getting a body triangle.
Liu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Watson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Liu trying to control the hands but Watson breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Liu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Liu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Watson's arms.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Liu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Liu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Watson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T3##SUB#
Liu fending off the submission attempt from Watson.
Liu tries to escape the position.
Watson gets his hands free as Liu looks to control.
Watson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Liu is trying to get back to his feet but Watson has full control of the position and if anything, Liu has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Watson has got one arm under Liu's chin. This could be trouble... Liu trying to control the other hand but Watson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Liu has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Jun Liu stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't care if i'm not a durable woman, as long as im an adorable woman ;)'.

 

Event: SYN 819 Dionisy vs. Jones     
Date:   Jul 31, 2021
#R1#
Kwon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kwon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Watson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kwon.
Kwon walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Sol Kwon has been cut.
Watson throws a body punch but Kwon moves out of range.
A combination from Watson does no damage.
Watson throws a front kick that sends Kwon stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Watson. That's going to slow Kwon down.
Kwon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watson misses with a shot to the body
and Kwon counters with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kwon. No joy for Watson on that attempt.
Watson throws a leg kick
and Kwon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watson misses with a double jab
and Kwon counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kwon. That's going to slow Watson down.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Kwon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Watson throws a wild body kick that Kwon sees coming a mile off.
Kwon flicks out a counter leg kick but Watson steps away.
Sol Kwon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Watson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kwon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Watson throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Kwon misses.
Watson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kwon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watson misses the body punch
and Kwon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Kwon.
A low kick lands for Watson.
Kwon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Watson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kwon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Watson misses with a double jab
and Kwon counters with a head kick. That will keep Watson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Watson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kwon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kwon misses with a head kick.
Kwon scores with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Watson. #TD#
Watson looking to score a takedown here. Kwon is defending well but Watson drives through and ends up in Kwon's guard.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kwon is keeping the position for now.
Watson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kwon keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kwon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Watson scores with a hook to the body. Kwon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Watson throws a right hand that Kwon ducks under and follows up with a left that Kwon also avoids with ease.#T4#
Kwon misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Kwon slips the punch.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
Watson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kwon's head.
Kwon lands a glancing blow to the side of Watson's head.
Watson goes for a double leg but Kwon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kwon continues to drive forward.
Kwon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watson misses with a body punch. #TD#
Watson jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kwon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kwon has managed to get both his arms back between Watson's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Watson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kwon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sol Kwon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A head kick from Watson lands but Kwon takes it in his stride. #KD#
Watson lands a big head kick that sends Kwon tumbling to the mat! Watson takes a step backwards and waves Kwon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Kwon is rocked!
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwon.
Watson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kwon is still on wobbly legs! Can Watson finish him?
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kwon.
Watson cracks Kwon with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kwon tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Watson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kwon is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Joseph Watson!
In his post fight interview, Paul Joseph Watson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SYN 806 Trump vs. Nti     
Date:   Jun 19, 2021
#R1#
Slayin misses with a wild body shot.
Slayin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Slayin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watson throws a front kick aimed at Slayin's knee but Slayin avoids it well.
Watson lands a jab.
The crowd cheers as Watson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slayin doesn't seem phased though.
Slayin misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Slayin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slayin misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Slayin.
Slayin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watson's head.
Watson lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slayin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Slayin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Slayin throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Slayin throws the kick towards the body but Watson avoids it.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Slayin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slayin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Watson counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Watson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Slayin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slayin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Slayin misses with a looping left.
Watson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Slayin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Watson. Watson obviously looking to wear him down.
Slayin is looking to land body kicks.
Watson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Watson checks a leg kick nicely.
Slayin misses with an uppercut
and Watson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Watson.
We've been informed that Watson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Slayin misses.
Slayin misses with a looping left.
Watson dodges the punch combination from Slayin.
Watson scores with a head kick.
Watson has his takedown stuffed
and Slayin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slayin tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Watson misses the target.
Watson scoring well with a low kick there.
Watson misses with a low kick as Slayin jumps back.
Slayin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Slayin throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range. #T3#
Slayin connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhymin Slayin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Slayin.
Slayin connects with a solid leg kick.
Watson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slayin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
Slayin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Watson jabs Slayin right on the nose. Slayin blinks but takes it well.
Slayin throws a head kick that Watson semi-blocks.
Slayin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slayin throws a head kick that half lands.
Slayin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Watson with the counter takedown but Slayin avoids it easily.
Slayin avoids the body shot from Watson.
Slayin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slayin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Watson fails to land the takedown.
Rhymin Slayin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
Slayin throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Watson is looking to land body kicks.
Slayin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Slayin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slayin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slayin lands with an overhand left.
Slayin throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Slayin.
Slayin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a good low kick that Slayin was not able to check.
Slayin dips to his left and cracks Watson with an uppercut!
Watson throws a right hand that Slayin ducks under and follows up with a left that Slayin also avoids with ease.
Slayin throws a quick counter head kick but Watson was just out of range.
Watson takes a swing at Slayin's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rhymin Slayin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice body kick from Slayin.
Slayin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slayin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slayin misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Watson throws a sloppy body shot
and Slayin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slayin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watson on the side of the head.
Watson lands a head kick!
Slayin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slayin.
Slayin throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Slayin tries a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Watson connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Slayin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Slayin misses its intended target.
Watson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slayin with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slayin checks a leg kick. #T1#
Watson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Watson scores with a kick to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Watson blocks the leg kick.
Rhymin Slayin is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slayin cracks Watson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slayin misses with a head kick.
Watson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slayin with a body shot.
Slayin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watson.
A jab from Slayin does it's job there.
Slayin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Watson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slayin defends it well.
Slayin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Watson misses with a low kick.
A combination from Watson does no damage. #T2#
Slayin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Watson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Watson avoids the head kick by Slayin.
Slayin checks a low kick from Watson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slayin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Watson throws a body kick that misses.
Slayin looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Slayin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Watson looks to land a right hand but Slayin moved out of range.
That kick from Watson tenderised Slayin's leg. Slayin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Watson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Watson works Slayin's body with a nice hook.
Watson moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Watson scores with a nice strike.
Slayin misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Slayin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Watson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slayin's knee momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Slayin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick lands for Slayin.
Slayin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Watson to score with a decent uppercut.
Slayin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slayin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Watson can pounce on him.
Slayin dodges the punch combination from Watson.
Slayin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Watson.
Watson misses with a low kick. #T4#
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slayin.
Slayin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watson defending well as Slayin loads up on a big left hand.
Watson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson lands a front kick.
Slayin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Slayin avoids the head kick by Watson.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slayin looks to land a combination. Watson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Slayin lands a head kick. Watson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Slayin missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watson throws a front kick aimed at Slayin's knee but Slayin avoids it well.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slayin.
Watson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slayin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rhymin Slayin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Watson tries to land a leg kick but Slayin saw it coming and moves away.
Slayin tries a head kick but it misses.
Slayin throws a head kick that Watson semi-blocks.
Watson avoids the head kick by Slayin.
Watson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Watson lands a body shot.
Slayin throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Watson tries a low kick but Slayin avoids it.
Slayin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slayin throwing a counter right hand but Watson manages to avoid it.
Slayin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayin throws a series of punches but Watson avoids them all with ease.
Watson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slayin with a body shot.
Watson digs a good body shot into Slayin's ribs.
Slayin throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range.
Watson throws a leg kick but Slayin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Slayin cracks Watson with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Slayin throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Watson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson trying to control but Slayin is working from the bottom.
Slayin wants to stand and escape but Watson is having none of it.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Slayin is keeping the position.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slayin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slayin wants to stand but Watson is controlling the position.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slayin is keeping the position for now.
Watson stops Slayin from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slayin checks a leg kick.
Watson throws a hook but Slayin blocks it.
Slayin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slayin slips a jab from Watson.
Slayin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slayin defends well and Watson ends up having to push Slayin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Watson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Watson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slayin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Watson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slayin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Watson's sensitive parts.
Watson blocks a head kick by Slayin. #T3#
Slayin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slayin throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Watson counters with a single leg into guard. Slayin didn't expect that.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Slayin is keeping the position.
Watson prevents Slayin from getting back to his feet.
Watson slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Watson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Slayin is refusing to be controlled, as Watson sits in half guard.
Rhymin Slayin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
Slayin manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Watson misses with the body kick
and Slayin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Watson really felt that one!
Watson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Slayin.
Slayin blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Slayin misses its target.
Watson moves out of range of the body kick.
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Slayin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slayin checks it well.
Watson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab from Slayin.
Slayin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slayin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Watson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slayin.
Slayin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Joseph Watson.
I think Slayin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhymin Slayin!

In his post fight interview, Rhymin Slayin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Thunder Down Under II     
Date:   May 22, 2021
#R1#
Niska looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Niska throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Niska looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Watson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Niska has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Niska and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Watson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Niska's sensitive parts.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Niska with a body shot.
Watson blocks a jab.
Niska takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Niska fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Niska tries to score with a low kick but Watson moves his leg out of the way.
Watson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Niska doesn't seem bothered though.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niska throws out the jab.
A big right from Niska misses.
Sloppy strikes from Niska. Those never looked like landing.
Niska throws a big shot that misses.
Watson with the counter takedown but Niska avoids it easily.
Niska throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Watson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niska thuds a left hand into Watson's body.#T1#
Niska looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Niska.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Watson is looking to slow Niska down with leg kicks.
Watson cracks Niska with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Watson. That's going to slow Niska down.
A cross from Niska lands.
Watson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Niska.
Niska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Watson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Juha Niska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niska connects with a high kick.
Watson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Niska's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska misses with a looping right.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Niska throws a hook but Watson blocks it.
A punch combination from Niska misses.
Watson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Niska throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Watson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Watson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Niska doesn't seem bothered though.
Niska is looking to chop away at Watson's legs.
Watson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Niska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Niska throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
Niska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Niska throws a big shot that misses.
Niska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niska throws a leg kick
and Watson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Niska swinging wildly here.
Watson takes one on the button.
Niska moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Niska lands a nice shot to the body.
Niska throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Watson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Niska's guard.

Niska is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Watson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Niska tries to throw a body punch but Watson avoids it by throwing Niska back against the cage.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Niska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watson connects with a leg kick.
Niska lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick from Niska misses.
Watson feints the counter takedown.
Niska misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Watson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Niska was covering up waiting for the punch and Watson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson prevents Niska from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Niska is retaining full guard. #ES#
Niska has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Watson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Niska softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watson scores with a shoulder strike.
Watson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niska's elbow.
Niska throws a head punch that misses.
Watson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Watson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Niska regains guard. #ES#
Niska pushes Watson off and gets back to his feet.
Niska takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niska avoids the body shot from Watson.
Nice body punch from Niska.
Watson lands a leg kick that knocks Niska off balance momentarily.
Watson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Niska dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A cross from Niska lands.
A jab from Niska misses.
Juha Niska is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Watson is looking to score with low kicks.
Watson thumps Niska with a low kick.
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niska.
Watson digs a good hook to Niska's body.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niska manages to avoid it.
Niska looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Niska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Watson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Watson. #ES#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Niska pushes Watson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Niska misses.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Niska.
Niska misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Niska.
Watson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Niska misses with a hook.
Watson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Juha Niska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Niska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson feints the counter takedown.
Watson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Niska rather than just go for the knockout.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niska throws out the jab.
Niska cracks Watson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Niska throws a lazy uppercut
and Watson counters with a good low kick that Niska was not able to check.
Niska throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Watson.
Niska throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Watson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Watson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Watson prevents Niska from standing back up.
Niska won't allow Watson to pass to mount.
Watson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Niska's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T2#
Watson moves to back control. #SUB2#
Watson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Watson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Watson 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, Niska has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Niska is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Niska 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.#SUB2#
Watson looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Watson tightening his grip on Niska, looking for the choke.
Niska trying to get back to his feet but Watson is in full control for now. #T3##SUB2#
Niska preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Watson. #ES#
Niska manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Niska scores with a jab to the body.
Niska misses the body punch #TD2#
and Watson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Niska makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niska misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niska. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Niska misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson jabs Niska to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Niska.
Watson slips under a jab.
Watson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Niska checks a low kick from Watson.
Niska throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.#T4#
Niska defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watson.
Niska fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Watson defending well as Niska loads up on a big left hand.
Watson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Niska is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Watson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Niska is fending him off so far but Watson persists. Nope, Niska circles away and we're back to standing.
Watson darts in looking for a takedown but Niska gets double underhooks and turns Watson into the cage.
Juha Niska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
A clash of legs there as Watson blocks the low kick.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Niska will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Watson takes one to the chin there.
Watson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Watson as he checks the leg kick.
Niska misses with a hook.
Niska lands with a hook. Watson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Juha Niska will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
That kick from Watson tenderised Niska's leg. Niska is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Niska misses.
Watson throws a leg kick but Niska sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Niska.
Niska takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Niska throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Watson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Niska kicks Watson off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson walks into a jab.
Niska throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niska loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Watson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Watson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Watson blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Watson with the inside leg kick.
Watson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Niska defends it nicely.
Watson moves out of range as Niska strikes.
Niska missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niska has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Watson finds it's way round the side to connect with Niska's head.
Niska takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Watson slips a straight right by Niska.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niska.
Watson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Watson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juha Niska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
Niska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
A big left from Niska misses.
Watson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Niska with a body shot.#T2#
Niska misses with a hook.
Watson ducks right into an uppercut from Niska.
Niska throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson scores with a hook.
Niska throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niska swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Watson.
Niska lands a jab.
Niska connects with a solid leg kick.
Watson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Niska looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niska.
Niska misses with a looping right.
Watson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Niska swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Niska misses with a low kick as Watson jumps back.#T3#
Watson tries for a takedown but Niska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Niska misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niska. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niska fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Watson throws a leg kick which misses Niska's front leg but catches the back leg as Niska tries to avoid it.
Niska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Niska misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Niska looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Niska tries a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Niska pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watson is out of range and Niska settles back down.
Watson thuds a left hand into Niska's body.
Watson scoring well with a low kick there.
Niska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Juha Niska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Niska throws a leg kick
and Watson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niska throws a right hand that misses
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watson shoots in and drives through. Niska sprawls well.
Niska swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Watson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Niska wants to get back to his feet but Watson drags him back down.
Niska prevents Watson from improving position.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Niska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Niska tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Niska wants to control but Watson is having none of it.
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niska really wants to buck Watson off and get back to his feet.

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 Juha Niska.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niska, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Niska!

Juha Niska decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Interlude     
Date:   May 02, 2021
#R1#
Taker fakes the leg kick and cracks Watson in the body.
Taker misses with a body kick.
Taker misses with a leg kick. #TD2#
Watson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taker is trying to improve his position.
Taker is trying to control Watson's posture but Watson avoids it. #SUB2#
Watson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Taker looks calm but he's in trouble here. Watson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Taker is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Watson lets go of the hold and Taker can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: SMASH: Niska vs Bee     
Date:   Apr 03, 2021
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Watson as Gustafsson shoots in.
Gustafsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Watson gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Gustafsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Watson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Watson seems to be looking for submissions.
Watson trying to mount his opponent but Gustafsson defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Watson is trying for a kimura here. Gustafsson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Watson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Joseph Watson!
A very excited looking Paul Joseph Watson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: SMASH: Orochi vs Niska 2     
Date:   Feb 27, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Watson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jordon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Watson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Watson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Watson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jordon is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Watson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Jordon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jordon tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jordon gets back to full guard.
Watson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jordon keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jordon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jordon is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Jordon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Jordon looking for subs off his back but Watson has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watson is trying to control the action in half guard but Jordon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Jordon looking for submissions off his back.
Watson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jordon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Jordon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watson pulls his head out easily.
Jordon is trying to get back to full guard.
Jordon manages to get to full guard.
Watson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Watson controlling from side mount.
Watson gets to mount! Jordon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jordon can't escape the position.
Watson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Watson avoids the attempt from Jordon to control.
Jordon is controlling an arm, preventing Watson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jordon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I really don't envy Jordon right now. #T4#
Watson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jordon doesn't escape.
Jordon prevents Watson from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Watson tightening his grip on Jordon, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Watson looking for the choke from the back.
Watson controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson has the hooks in. Jordon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Watson is persistently looking for the submission but Jordon is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jordon shoots in for a takedown but Watson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jordon lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Jordon gets caught napping as Watson dives in and scores a takedown. Jordon manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Jordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Watson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watson has managed to get both his arms back between Jordon's legs - danger averted.
Paul Joseph Watson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watson wants to control from the top but Jordon keeps moving. #SUB#
Jordon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Watson has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jordon!
Watson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jordon hang on?#T1#
Jordon working to try and regain half guard.
Jordon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jordon tries to roll over but Watson keeps him under control.
Jordon gets back to full guard.
Watson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Watson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watson has managed to get both his arms back between Jordon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Jordon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jordon keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass. #T2#
Watson stands and throws Jordon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jordon is looking to reverse the position.
Watson wants to control but Jordon is keeping him busy.
Jordon tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Watson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jordon working to try and regain half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Watson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jordon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jordon is squirming around, avoiding Watson's attempts to control the action.
Watson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jordon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jordon is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Jordon tries to hold on but Watson postures up.
Watson trying to control but Jordon is having none of it.
Jordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Watson trying to control but Jordon is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jordon tries to hold on but Watson postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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.#R3#
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jordon defends it well.
Jab from Watson.
Watson swings for the body but Jordon moves out of range.
Jordon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Watson cracks Jordon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Watson scores with a jab. Jordon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jordon looks for a takedown but Watson sprawls well.
Watson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Watson shoots in and gets a takedown into Jordon's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson controlling from the top position.
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Watson postures up.
Watson preventing the sweep.
Jordon keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordon is keeping the position for now.
Watson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jordon's guard.
Jordon trying to get back to full guard but Watson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordon wants to hold on but Watson pushes him away.
Jordon has given up his back. Will we see Watson going for some submissions?
Watson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jordon.
James Jordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Watson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jordon is defending well though. Watson let's go of the attempt for now.
Jordon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Watson trying to control from half guard but Jordon is working away.
Jordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jordon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watson pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Watson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jordon moves into full guard.
Watson wants to control from the top but Jordon keeps moving.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jordon is retaining full guard.
Watson trying to control but Jordon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Watson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Jordon is looking for a triangle but Watson pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Watson passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Watson is trying for a kimura here. Jordon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Watson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Joseph Watson!
A less than humble Paul Joseph Watson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: SMASH: Reem vs Niska     
Date:   Dec 26, 2020
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Nilsen.
Nilsen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nilsen thuds his right hand into Watson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson avoids the body shot from Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Watson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nilsen!
Watson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nilsen is looking for a sweep.
Nilsen struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsen is not content to let Watson control the position.
Nilsen looks to move to half guard but instead Watson has passed into mount! Damn!
Nilsen tries to hold on but Watson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Watson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nilsen wants to control but Watson is having none of it.
Watson tries to control but Nilsen wriggling away. #SUB2#
Watson working for a guillotine from mount but Nilsen is in no mood to give up.
Nilsen wants to hold on but Watson pushes him away.
Watson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Watson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nilsen is surviving well by controlling Watson's body position as best he can.
Watson throws some wild stikes that Nilsen manages to avoid easily.
Watson avoids the attempt from Nilsen to control.#T2#
Nilsen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Watson looking to finish with strikes here!
Watson looking to ground and pound but Nilsen is blocking nicely.
Nilsen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nilsen tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Nilsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nilsen tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg.
Watson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Nilsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watson pulls his head out easily.
Nilsen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Watson.
Nilsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Watson passes Nilsen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Watson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nilsen is looking to get to half guard.
Nilsen has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Nilsen turns into Watson and is now in his guard.
Watson wants to sweep here but Nilsen controlling him for the moment.
Nilsen trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Watson can't keep his opponent in guard - Nilsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Watson wants to improve his position but Nilsen is controlling well. #T4#
Nilsen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Watson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Watson wants to get back to full guard.
Watson trying to hold on to Nilsen's head to control him but Nilsen postures up. #SUB#
Nilsen seems to be working for a kimura but Watson defends the submission attempt.
Watson trying to control here. #SUB#
Nilsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nilsen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nilsen on the side of the head.
Nilsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Watson's corner calls for a 1-2. Watson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Watson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut.
Nilsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nilsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Watson counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with the body kick
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilsen tries for a takedown but Watson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Watson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Watson's head.
Nilsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsen tries to work over Watson's front leg with a kick but Watson checks it.
Nilsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Watson gets caught napping as Nilsen dives in and scores a takedown. Watson manages to retain guard.
Nilsen trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Watson trying to control the position.
Paul Joseph Watson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
Watson controlling Nilsen's posture.
Watson controls Nilsen momentarily but Nilsen frees himself. #T2#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nilsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nilsen won't allow Watson to sweep him here.
Nilsen connects with a couple of short punches.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nilsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nilsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nilsen stopping the sweep attempt from Watson.
Nilsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Watson's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Watson is looking for a triangle but Nilsen pushes his legs off easily.
Nilsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nilsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Watson's head.
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Nilsen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watson is controlling him. #SUB#
Nilsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nilsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Watson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Watson advances to full mount. #T4##SUB2#
Watson has control of Nilsen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nilsen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nilsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Watson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2#
Watson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nilsen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nilsen regains half guard.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Nilsen is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nilsen misses with a wild body shot.
Watson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Nilsen misses the target.
Nilsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Watson defends it nicely.
Nilsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Watson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick lands for Nilsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nilsen has time to react.
Nilsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
Nilsen swings widly with a right hand
and Watson counters with a low kick, right behind Nilsen 's knee.
Nilsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Watson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Watson scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nilsen. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nilsen defends it well.
Nilsen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Watson as he avoids it easily.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Watson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nilsen is out of range and Watson settles back down.
Watson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nilsen looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Watson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nilsen defends it well.
Nilsen takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Nilsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Nilsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nilsen moves out of range as Watson throws a body kick.
Nilsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nilsen misses with a looping left.
Watson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilsen swings widly with a right hand
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Nilsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Watson defends well and Nilsen ends up having to push Watson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yacob Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilsen gets through Watson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Watson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nilsen misses with a low kick.
Nilsen misses with a head kick.
Watson feints the counter takedown.
Nilsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yacob Nilsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nilsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nilsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nilsen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Watson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Watson avoids the head kick by Nilsen.
Watson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nilsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Nilsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nilsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Watson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nilsen misses with a left hand
and Watson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nilsen thinking.
Nilsen catches Watson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Watson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nilsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson counters with a good low kick that Nilsen was not able to check.
Nilsen lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Watson blocks the low kick.
Watson misses with a double jab.
As Watson backs away, Nilsen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nilsen throws a head kick that misses
and Watson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Watson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nilsen!
Nilsen seems a little lost for a moment, as Watson dominates the positioning.
Nilsen defending against the ground and pound.
Nilsen is not content to let Watson control the position.
Nilsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paul Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Nilsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Nilsen's face as Watson controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Joseph Watson.
I've got Watson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Joseph Watson!

Paul Joseph Watson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: FARTMMA 125     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson sizes up Saunders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saunders.
Watson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saunders throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Saunders misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
Watson lands with a good body shot.
Good exchange - Saunders coming out on top.
We've been informed that Watson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saunders looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Saunders throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Saunders gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Saunders has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Watson tries to work over Saunders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Watson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders cracks Watson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saunders scores with a jab.
Watson misses with a straight right. #T1#
Saunders scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saunders avoids the body shot from Watson.
Saunders connects with a good right hand that stumbles Watson. Watson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eron Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Watson.
Watson staying out of range there.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunders.
Saunders looks to land a combination but Watson avoids it well.
Saunders connects with a right hand. Watson shakes it off.#CL#
Saunders moves into the clinch.
Watson tries to stall but Saunders uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watson.
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
Watson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Saunders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Watson has had enough of the clinch but Saunders keeps him there for the moment.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Watson avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the cage.
Watson dodges an elbow strike from Saunders.
A right hand to the body from Saunders.
Saunders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saunders to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Watson breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saunders darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saunders throws a body shot but no joy.
Saunders misses with a straight left.
Watson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saunders wants to clinch but Watson slips to the side
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunders.
A punch combination from Saunders misses.
Watson avoids the body shot from Saunders.
Saunders lands a slapping body shot.
Saunders misses with a body shot
and Watson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saunders misses the shot to the body.
Watson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Watson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Saunders throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saunders defends it well.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Saunders.
Saunders throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Saunders swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Saunders misses with a lunging right hand
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saunders tries to clinch but Watson moves away
and Watson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Saunders.
Some wild striking there from Saunders.
It seemed like Watson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saunders misses with a few strikes there.
Watson throws a wild body kick that Saunders sees coming a mile off.
Saunders seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Saunders gets caught flat footed, as Watson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Watson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson forces his way into half guard.
Watson throwing shots but Saunders is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eron Saunders dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Saunders ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saunders swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Saunders just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saunders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saunders takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saunders.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunders.
Watson throws out a counter right but Saunders avoids it with no problem.
Saunders connects with a nice looking jab.
Saunders misses the body punch
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Saunders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Watson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saunders wants to clinch up but Watson keeps it at a distance.
Saunders lands a slapping body shot.
Watson throws a leg kick which misses Saunders's front leg but catches the back leg as Saunders tries to avoid it.
Saunders lands a body shot.
Watson slips a jab and a cross from Saunders.
Saunders throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saunders tries to clinch up.
Watson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saunders throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Watson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saunders knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Watson is controlling the pace. #T2#
Saunders gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Saunders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Watson won't allow Saunders to get back to his feet.
Saunders can't keep his opponent in guard - Watson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Watson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saunders! #T3#
Watson controlling the position easily from mount.
Saunders on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saunders tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Watson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Saunders has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Saunders!
Saunders won't allow Watson to sweep him here.
Saunders sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saunders trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Watson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Watson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Saunders knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watson on the ground.
Saunders is staying active underneath Watson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saunders tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg.
Watson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Watson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Eron Saunders will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Saunders throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saunders closes the distance but Watson moves to the side
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saunders misses with a hook to the body
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
Watson avoids the body shot from Saunders.
Saunders lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Watson slips under a jab.
Saunders swings widly with a right hand
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saunders throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Saunders is rocked!
Saunders wants to clinch
and Watson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Saunders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saunders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saunders seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Saunders looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
Saunders misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Saunders moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Saunders darts in and clinches Watson up against the cage.
Saunders misses with the head strike.
Saunders is pressed up against the cage. Watson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saunders down to the mat. Saunders avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Watson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Watson.
Watson stuns Saunders with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Saunders misses the target.
Saunders rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saunders stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Saunders is looking to counter the offense by Watson and move into the clinch.#T2#
Watson thuds a left hand into Saunders's body.
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saunders throws a series of punches but Watson avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
Watson slips under a jab.
Watson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Watson lands a head shot.
Saunders misses with a body shot.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saunders.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saunders misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Saunders gets caught napping as Watson dives in and scores a takedown. Saunders manages to retain guard.
Saunders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Watson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eron Saunders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saunders avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saunders swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saunders is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Saunders is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saunders fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watson on the side of the head.
Saunders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Watson misses with a looping right.
Watson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saunders's waist but Saunders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watson off to one side.
It looked like Saunders was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Watson.
Saunders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
Watson looks for the body kick but Saunders saw that one coming.
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saunders uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Watson has time to react.

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 Eron Saunders.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saunders, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eron Saunders!

Eron Saunders bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: FARTMMA 123:Halloween Massacre     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Watson scores with a four punch combination!
Pfeifer misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Watson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Watson is stalling in the full guard.
Watson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pfeifer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Pfeifer controlling from the top position.
Pfeifer trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Pfeifer stopping the sweep attempt from Watson.#SU2#
Pfeifer stands and steps away. Watson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pfeifer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Watson fails with the takedown
and Pfeifer counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Watson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pfeifer defends it nicely.
Watson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick from Pfeifer misses.
Pfeifer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pfeifer misses with a leg kick.
Watson checks a leg kick.
Watson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pfeifer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pfeifer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ricardo Pfeifer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pfeifer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pfeifer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Watson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Watson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pfeifer misses with a looping right.
Watson is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Watson. That snapped Pfeifer's head back.
Pfeifer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pfeifer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pfeifer. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson throws a series of strikes that have Pfeifer backpedaling.
Watson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Pfeifer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pfeifer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pfeifer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pfeifer misses with a hook.
Watson lands a jab to the nose.
Watson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pfeifer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Pfeifer manages to avoid it.#T3##TD#
Watson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pfeifer to the mat! Pfeifer manages to get full guard.
Pfeifer looking to control.
Watson pushes down on Pfeifer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pfeifer wants to control but Watson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Pfeifer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watson wants to pass to mount but Pfeifer is defending the position.
Watson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Watson wants to take a breather but Pfeifer is having none of it. #T4#
Pfeifer is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Watson passes to full mount!
Watson lands a big elbow.
Watson wants to take Pfeifer's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Watson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pfeifer manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Watson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pfeifer, who protects the arm well.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pfeifer keeps working.
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 Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Watson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Watson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Watson misses with a double jab
and Pfeifer counters with a stiff right hand.
Pfeifer scores with the left hand. Watson knows he should have avoided that one.
Pfeifer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pfeifer throws a leg kick that misses.
Watson lands a jab to the nose.
Watson lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Pfeifer.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pfeifer is just out of range.
Watson lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pfeifer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Watson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Watson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pfeifer throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.#T1#
Pfeifer misses with an uppercut
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Pfeifer throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range. #TD#
Watson gets the takedown into side control.
Pfeifer is trying to strike from the bottom but Watson has passed into full mount.
Watson prevents Pfeifer from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson trying to control but Pfeifer is having none of it.
Pfeifer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Watson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pfeifer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pfeifer has a hand on Watson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Watson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
Pfeifer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Watson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Watson wants to finish this one by submission but Pfeifer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Watson.
Pfeifer is squirming around, avoiding Watson's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Pfeifer is looking to get to half guard.
Pfeifer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pfeifer is looking to escape.
Pfeifer is staying active underneath Watson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Watson prevents Pfeifer from improving his position.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Pfeifer is defending well.
Watson trying to control from half guard but Pfeifer is working away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Watson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Watson wants to take Pfeifer's back here but Pfeifer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pfeifer really wants to buck Watson off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Watson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pfeifer is surviving well by controlling Watson's body position as best he can.
Pfeifer is trying to escape the mount.
Pfeifer wants to hold on but Watson pushes him away.
Watson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Pfeifer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Watson doesn't seem phased though.
Watson jabs Pfeifer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pfeifer tries to bum rush Watson with a series of wild strikes but Watson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pfeifer misses with a right hand
and Watson counters with a nice body shot.
Pfeifer thows a leg kick but Watson checks it #TD#
and Watson counters with a shoot takedown. Pfeifer fights it but they end up in guard.
Pfeifer keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
Pfeifer keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pfeifer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfeifer can't keep his opponent in guard - Watson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pfeifer wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Watson is trying to control. Pfeifer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Watson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pfeifer tries to lock up and control but Watson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Watson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pfeifer really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Watson fails to move to back control.
Pfeifer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Watson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pfeifer is now in Watson's guard. A big mistake from Watson there, giving up the dominant position!
Watson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SU2#
Pfeifer stands and steps away. Watson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Watson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pfeifer. Pfeifer obviously looking to wear him down.
Pfeifer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pfeifer thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Pfeifer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pfeifer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watson.
Pfeifer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pfeifer misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Pfeifer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pfeifer is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Pfeifer is looking to stand up but Watson isn't so interested in that idea.
Pfeifer keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson won't allow Pfeifer to get back to his feet.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Pfeifer is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown. Pfeifer tries to sprawl out of it but Watson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pfeifer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pfeifer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Watson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Watson looks to throw the jab but Pfeifer is out of range.
It seemed like Pfeifer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pfeifer avoids it really well and circles away.
Ricardo Pfeifer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Watson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Joseph Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Watson, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Joseph Watson!

Paul Joseph Watson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: FARTMMA 117     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Watson will feel that in the morning.
Watson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara scores with a hook to the body. Watson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Camara throws a leg kick which misses Watson's front leg but catches the back leg as Watson tries to avoid it.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Camara moves away from the strike by Watson.
We've been informed that Watson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Watson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camara scores with a spinning back kick!
Camara missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Watson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Watson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Camara sprawls well initially but Watson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara is concentrating on defense, preventing Watson from advancing position. #T1#
Camara wants to control but Watson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Watson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camara has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Watson seems to be working for a kimura but Camara defends the submission attempt.
Watson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camara.
Watson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Camara is controlling Watson's posture.
Watson forces his way into half guard.
Camara is doing well to control the position and prevent Watson from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Watson seems to be looking for submissions.
Watson trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom. #T3#
Watson is thwarting Camara's attempts to control the position.
Camara keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Watson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Camara is doing well to control the position and prevent Watson from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Camara throws a leg kick
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Camara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
Camara moves out of range as Watson strikes.
Camara tried to counter with a leg kick but Watson avoided it.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Camara lands a nice looking body shot.
Camara missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watson shoots in and drives through. Camara sprawls well.
Watson swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Camara to counter with a crisp jab.
Camara throws a chopping leg kick but Watson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Watson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watson.
It appears Camara was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ibrahim Camara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson throws a nice looking combination but Camara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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 Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Camara.
Sloppy strikes from Watson. Those never looked like landing.
Camara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Camara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ibrahim Camara is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson digs a good body shot into Camara's ribs.
A shot to the body from Camara misses
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camara staying out of range there.
Watson misses with a straight right.
Watson misses with a wild combination.
Watson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Camara. That one must have hurt.
Camara digs a good body shot into Watson's ribs.
Camara misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Camara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
Watson throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
Watson avoids the body shot from Camara. #T1#
Good leg kick by Camara.
Camara misses the jab.
Watson throws out a counter right but Camara avoids it with no problem.
Camara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Watson avoids the body shot from Camara.
Camara misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Camara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camara dodges the punch combination from Watson.
Camara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Camara jabs at Watson's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Watson checks a leg kick.
Camara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Watson defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Watson misses.
Camara misses with a low kick. #T2#
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara thumps Watson with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Camara. No joy for Watson on that attempt.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson blocks a jab.
Camara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Camara misses
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camara lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Camara lands with a cross.
Watson lands a jab to the head.
Camara lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara is looking to wear down Watson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Camara looks for the body kick but Watson saw that one coming.
Camara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camara circles away quickly and effectively.
Camara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Watson is out of range.
Camara throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
Camara throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Camara.
Camara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
Camara misses with a looping left.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camara with a body shot.
Watson throws out a loose jab but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD2#
Watson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Camara did well to prevent Watson getting side control.#SUB2#
Watson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson trying to control from half guard but Camara is working away. #T4#
Camara wants to control but Watson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Watson is trying to control. Camara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Watson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Camara defends it well.
Camara keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Watson is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Watson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camara misses with a straight right.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara stuffs the takedown attempt from Watson. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Camara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown but Camara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Watson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Watson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Camara.
Watson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Camara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Camara misses the target.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson shoots in but Camara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ibrahim Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
Watson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Camara momentarily. #T1#
Watson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Watson throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Watson throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot.
Camara connects with a leg kick.
Camara sizes up Watson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camara throws a head kick that misses.
Camara throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
Watson takes one to the chin there.
Camara misses with a hook.
Watson misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Camara defending well as Watson loads up on a big left hand.
Camara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camara lands a nice hook to Watson's body. Watson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Watson scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Camara sprawls well. Camara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
Camara throws the kick towards the body but Watson avoids it.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Watson with the counter takedown but Camara avoids it easily.
Camara wants to slow Watson down by chopping away at his legs.
Watson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson misses with a lunging right hand
and Camara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Camara.
Camara wants to slow Watson down by chopping away at his legs.
Watson moves out of range as Camara strikes.
Camara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Camara tenderised Watson's leg. Watson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camara with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Camara defending well as Watson loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
Camara lands a lovely overhand right.
Camara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Camara misses with a hook
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson moves away from the strike by Camara. #TD2#
Watson drives through with a takedown into Camara's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Camara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
Camara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camara continues to stall.
Watson trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom. #T4#
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Watson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Camara looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Camara looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Camara! #REVR#
Ibrahim Camara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watson tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson seems a little lost for a moment, as Camara dominates the positioning.
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Camara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Camara, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Camara!

Ibrahim Camara thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: FARTMMA 112     
Date:   Aug 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson connects with a crisp jab.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurlaev throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurlaev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watson momentarily.
Kurlaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kurlaev misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson with a hook.
Donk. Watson catches Kurlaev right on the button with a cross.
Watson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurlaev at a distance.
Kurlaev misses with a straight right.
Kurlaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kurlaev wants it to stay on the feet.
As Watson tries to get set, Kurlaev tries to push him back and clinch up but Watson manages to avoid the attempt.
Watson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurlaev counters with a left to the body.
We've been informed that Watson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kurlaev misses with a straight left. #T1#
Watson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kurlaev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kurlaev misses with a body shot.
Watson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Watson throws an overhand right that lands on Kurlaev's shoulder, as Kurlaev tries to avoid the shot.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurlaev throwing a counter right hand but Watson manages to avoid it.
Kurlaev moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
Watson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Denis Kurlaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
Kurlaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kurlaev eats them both and turns towards Watson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Denis Kurlaev has been cut.
Jab, jab by Kurlaev - just one landing.
Kurlaev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Kurlaev throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Watson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kurlaev sprawls well initially but Watson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Kurlaev kicks off Watson and gets to his feet.
Kurlaev misses with a series of wild punches.
Watson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kurlaev misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Watson.
Kurlaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kurlaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Watson.
Kurlaev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Watson connects with a jab.
Watson lands with a straight right. Kurlaev didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Kurlaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Kurlaev.
Watson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Watson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Kurlaev. Beautiful body shot.
Watson slips under a jab.
Watson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Watson lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurlaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kurlaev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kurlaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kurlaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watson throws out the jab.
Kurlaev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Watson.
Watson lands with an overhand left.
Watson throws a hook but Kurlaev avoids it easily.
Kurlaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kurlaev misses the shot to the body.
Kurlaev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Watson throws a hook but Kurlaev avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Watson - just one landing.
Kurlaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurlaev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denis Kurlaev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Watson catches Kurlaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watson lands a jab to Kurlaev's midsection.
Watson connects with the punch.
Watson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A combination from Watson does no damage.
Kurlaev misses with a hook
and Watson counters with a left to the body.
Watson scores with a one two! Kurlaev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Watson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Watson stuns Kurlaev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Watson. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurlaev. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
Kurlaev misses with a body shot. #T1#
Kurlaev misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Watson misses.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kurlaev as he avoids it easily.
Kurlaev wants to clinch
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Watson.
Watson shoots and misses #CL#
and Kurlaev counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Watson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurlaev tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Kurlaev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Denis Kurlaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurlaev tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Kurlaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurlaev misses with a hook.#T2#
Watson lands a head shot.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kurlaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watson lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurlaev misses the body punch
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurlaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Watson connects with a body shot.
Kurlaev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kurlaev misses with a body shot.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kurlaev as he avoids it easily.
Denis Kurlaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurlaev.
Watson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurlaev.
Kurlaev throwing a counter right hand but Watson manages to avoid it.
Jab by Watson.#T3#
Watson throws a hook but Kurlaev blocks it.
Kurlaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watson.
Kurlaev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Watson.
Kurlaev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kurlaev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Watson avoids the body shot from Kurlaev.
Kurlaev misses with a few strikes there.
Watson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurlaev with a body shot.
Kurlaev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Watson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kurlaev should have avoided that one.
Watson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurlaev swivels and escapes.
Jab, jab by Watson - just one landing. #T4#
Kurlaev throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurlaev looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Kurlaev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kurlaev throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Watson lands an overhand right.
Kurlaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurlaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Watson shoots in and gets a takedown into Kurlaev's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Denis Kurlaev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kurlaev is looking to clinch.
Watson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kurlaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurlaev misses with an uppercut
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurlaev throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurlaev with a body shot.
Watson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kurlaev swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Watson connects with a nice looking jab.
Kurlaev is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurlaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watson walks into a left hand.
Watson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurlaev missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Kurlaev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Watson connects with a jab.
Kurlaev tries to clinch but Watson is having none of it.
Kurlaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Kurlaev is looking to counter punch.
Watson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Watson lands a nice shot that snaps Kurlaev's head back.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurlaev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Watson manages to circle out of the way.
Watson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurlaev lands a jab-cross combination.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurlaev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Watson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Denis Kurlaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Watson blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Kurlaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurlaev throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson takes a swing at Kurlaev's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watson is defended easily by Kurlaev.
Denis Kurlaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
Good standup being displayed there by Kurlaev as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Watson lands a jab to Kurlaev's midsection.
Kurlaev avoids the body shot from Watson.
Watson cracks Kurlaev with an open hand slap.
Watson scores with a jab. Kurlaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurlaev.
It seemed like Watson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurlaev's head.
Watson with a nice cross.
Watson misses with a looping right.
Kurlaev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Kurlaev misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Watson misses its intended target.
Kurlaev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Watson tests Kurlaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watson moves away from the strike by Kurlaev.
Kurlaev lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurlaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurlaev throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Watson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurlaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paul Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Watson throws a looping overhand right but Kurlaev ducks down to avoid it.
Kurlaev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Watson manages to circle out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Joseph Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Watson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Joseph Watson!

In his post fight interview, Paul Joseph Watson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: JAG Rivalry     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmond tries to clinch up.
Edmond tried to score with a low kick but Watson checks it.
We've been hearing reports that Watson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Watson shoots for a takedown but Edmond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watson looks to land a right hand but Edmond moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Edmond scoring well with a low kick there.
Watson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watson stuns Edmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Edmond gets caught napping as Watson dives in and scores a takedown. Edmond manages to retain guard.
Edmond wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Edmond keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Edmond wants to get back to his feet but Watson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Watson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Edmond wants to stand but Watson is controlling the position.
Watson is stalling in the full guard.
Edmond wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edmond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Edmond takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edmond throws a body shot but no joy.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
Edmond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Watson misses with an uppercut. Edmond saw that one coming.
Watson sets himself, and Edmond steps forward looking for the clinch! Watson avoids it this time.
Edmond slips under a jab from Watson.
Watson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edmond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Edmond tries a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Watson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Edmond tries to clinch up.
Nice jab there from Watson.
A right-left combo lands from Edmond.
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmond throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Watson slips under a jab.
Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watson keeps the fight on the outside.
Edmond throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Watson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Edmond kicks Watson off and gets back to his feet.
Edmond tries a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edmond as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Edmond looks to throw a body kick
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Watson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Watson shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Edmond's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Edmond throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Edmond walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edmond.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Watson throws a shot to the body.
Edmond misses with a head kick.
Edmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Watson connects with a single shot there.
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 Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edmond lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Watson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Watson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Edmond defending well as Watson loads up on a big left hand.
Edmond let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Edmond scores with a sloppy right hand. Watson should have avoided that one.
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Watson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edmond at a distance.
Edmond blocks a jab.
Edmond is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Watson avoids the head kick by Edmond. #TD#
Watson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Watson controlling the pace.
Watson tries to pass to full mount but Edmond defends it.
Watson is keen to just control but Edmond is a slippery customer.#T1#
Watson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Edmond is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him
Edmond is positioning himself well to prevent Watson advancing to mount.
Edmond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Edmond wants to stand up but Watson is controlling him.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Edmond can't keep his opponent in guard - Watson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Watson moves into full mount! Edmond won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Watson working for a guillotine from mount but Edmond is in no mood to give up.
Watson avoids the attempt from Edmond to control.
Watson controlling from mount.
Watson fails to advance to Edmond's back. #T3#
Edmond is desperately trying to improve his position but Watson has a good base and remains in mount.
Edmond stops Watson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Edmond is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Edmond really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Watson is stalling here but it's allowed Edmond to get half guard.
Watson prevents Edmond from standing back up. #T4#
Watson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Watson is trying to control. Edmond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Watson wants to free his trapped foot but Edmond is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Watson passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Watson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Edmond turns into him and now he's in Watson's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmond sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Watson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Edmond tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Edmond. Watson shrugs it off though.
Edmond throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range.
Edmond throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Watson counters with a takedown into side control.
Edmond is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Watson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Watson throws an elbow but Edmond slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson trying to control the action but Edmond is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Watson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Edmond rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Watson's guard! Nice work there by Edmond! #T1##SUB#
Edmond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edmond has managed to get both his arms back between Watson's legs - danger averted.
Edmond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Edmond decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Watson, up you get!
Watson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edmond throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmond just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Edmond misses.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rayful Edmond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edmond but Edmond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edmond appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Edmond looks to land a combination but Watson avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watson is defended easily by Edmond.
The fighters circling - Edmond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edmond looks to land a combination. Watson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Edmond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson slips a jab and a cross from Edmond.
Edmond tries to clinch but Watson moves away
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edmond walks into a stiff left hand from Watson.
Edmond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edmond there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edmond takes one to the chin there.
Edmond takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Edmond leaves Watson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Watson misses.
Edmond fails to land with a series of punches.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Watson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Edmond has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Watson is on him like a limpet, forcing Edmond back against the cage.
Rayful Edmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Edmond.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Edmond on the inside.
Edmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson tries a body shot but Edmond blocks it. #BC2#
Edmond breaks from the clinch.
Watson lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Watson throws a hook but Edmond avoids it easily.
Watson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Edmond throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edmond tries to avoid it but Watson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edmond to the ground. Edmond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown. Edmond tries to sprawl out of it but Watson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edmond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Edmond on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Watson misses.
Edmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Edmond lands a right hook to the body.
Paul Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rayful Edmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Joseph Watson!

Paul Joseph Watson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: JAG Quarantine     
Date:   May 01, 2020
#R1#
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawthorne.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hawthorne!
Watson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hawthorne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decent striking displayed by Hawthorne there.
Watson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawthorne has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hawthorne misses with a right hand
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawthorne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Watson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hawthorne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawthorne avoids it really well and circles away.
Hawthorne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Watson with a body shot.
Hawthorne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Hawthorne connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hawthorne.
Watson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne cracks the inside of Watson's front leg.
A jab lands there for Watson.
Watson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hawthorne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Hawthorne scores with a hook to the body. Watson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawthorne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
Watson attempts a counter takedown but Hawthorne avoids it well and moves away.
Hawthorne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watson slips under a jab from Hawthorne.
Watson misses the jab.#T2#
Hawthorne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Watson. Watson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Watson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawthorne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watson's head.
Hawthorne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hawthorne cracks the inside of Watson's front leg.
Hawthorne throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watson connects with a single shot there.
Ladera Hawthorne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hawthorne wants to land a leg kick but Watson is out of range.
Hawthorne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Hawthorne is predictable there
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawthorne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Watson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hawthorne scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Hawthorne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Watson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good work by Watson as he checks the leg kick.
Hawthorne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hawthorne scores with a nice strike.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
A bone on bone clash there as Watson blocks the leg kick.
Hawthorne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawthorne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Donk. Watson catches Hawthorne right on the button with a cross.
Hawthorne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawthorne thinking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawthorne. #T4#
A lazy body kick from Hawthorne
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Hawthorne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne tries to work over Watson's front leg with a kick but Watson checks it.
Hawthorne defending well as Watson loads up on a big left hand.
Hawthorne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawthorne wants to slow Watson down by chopping away at his legs.
Hawthorne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawthorne misses with the body kick
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hawthorne avoids the body shot from Watson.
Hawthorne only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Watson misses.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ladera Hawthorne dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Watson missing with a left hand there. Hawthorne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Hawthorne misses
and Hawthorne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watson slips under a jab.
Hawthorne lands an overhand right.
Hawthorne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Hawthorne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watson moves forwards but Hawthorne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawthorne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hawthorne sprawls and moves away.
Hawthorne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Watson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Watson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hawthorne was covering up waiting for the punch and Watson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson looking to pass the guard. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hawthorne holds on and takes a little breather.
Watson wants to control from the top but Hawthorne keeps moving.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawthorne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawthorne being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Watson pushes down on Hawthorne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hawthorne is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawthorne trying to control here. #SUB#
Watson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hawthorne has his hands clasped together around Watson's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Hawthorne wants to control but Watson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hawthorne won't allow Watson to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawthorne is staying active underneath Watson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Watson tries to move into range but Hawthorne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hawthorne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hawthorne sprawls and moves away.
Watson misses with an uppercut
and Hawthorne counters with a nice body shot. #T4##TD#
Watson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hawthorne napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Hawthorne explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawthorne throws a good cross that connects.
Hawthorne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawthorne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawthorne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawthorne sizes up Watson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That kick from Hawthorne tenderised Watson's leg. Watson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watson is defended easily by Hawthorne.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ladera Hawthorne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
#R3#
Hawthorne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson staying out of range there.
Hawthorne looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Hawthorne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Hawthorne misses with a leg kick.
Hawthorne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawthorne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watson's head.
Watson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawthorne at a distance.
Watson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hawthorne connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawthorne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
Watson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawthorne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Hawthorne slips the punch.#T1#
Hawthorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
Hawthorne digs a good hook to Watson's body.
Watson misses with a left hand
and Hawthorne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Watson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawthorne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ladera Hawthorne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawthorne thows a leg kick but Watson checks it
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawthorne.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Watson connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawthorne misses the target.
A jab from Hawthorne misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hawthorne throws a chopping leg kick but Watson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Hawthorne misses with a hook
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawthorne works the jab nicely.
Hawthorne wants to slow Watson down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawthorne tries to land a leg kick but Watson saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Watson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hawthorne connects with the punch.
Hawthorne scores with a jab to the head.
Hawthorne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawthorne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hawthorne connects with a nice looking jab.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
A cross from Hawthorne lands.
Watson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawthorne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Watson scrambles back to his feet.
Watson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawthorne.
Watson connects with the punch.
Watson misses with a straight right.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
A swing and a miss from Hawthorne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawthorne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawthorne throws a big shot that misses.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
Hawthorne drops his hands momentarily and Watson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Watson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ladera Hawthorne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Watson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Watson slips under a jab from Hawthorne.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ladera Hawthorne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hawthorne winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ladera Hawthorne!

In his post fight interview, Ladera Hawthorne gave a big smile as he said 'I apologize to my fans. I caught staph infection from hitting the mats with Young Lad's mom. The antibiotics really took a lot out of me energy wise. Not sure how i won that fight... Looks like i fucked him AND his mom up. '.

 

Event: JAG Point vs Cole     
Date:   Feb 22, 2020
#R1#
Watson dips to his left and cracks Whitaker with an uppercut!
Whitaker misses with a body punch
and Watson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whitaker thinking.
Watson slips a jab from Whitaker.
Watson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whitaker sprawls and moves away.
Watson connects with the punch.
Watson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Whitaker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Watson is looking for a sweep. Whitaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whitaker 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.
Watson wants to improve his position but Whitaker is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Watson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Whitaker trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Watson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Whitaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
Whitaker postures up in Watson's guard and throws a big left but Watson blocks it.
Watson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitaker is one step ahead there.
Watson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Watson working for a triangle but Whitaker defends it easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson looking to control.
Watson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Whitaker avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whitaker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Watson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whitaker defends it easily.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Watson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Whitaker wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Watson pushing down on Whitaker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Watson is looking to pass Whitaker's guard but actually Whitaker recovers to full guard.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitaker is retaining full guard. #T4#
Watson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Watson won't allow Whitaker to sweep him here.
Whitaker working a defensive guard here.
Whitaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving. #SUB#
Watson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Whitaker rolls with it to try and escape but Watson cranks on the arm and Whitaker is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Joseph Watson!
After the fight, Paul Joseph Watson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: JAG Phol vs Aorigele     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Watson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Olsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watson's waist but Watson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olsen off to one side.
Olsen walks into a straight right hand from Watson.
Watson misses with a hook.
Olsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice sprawl there from Watson as Olsen shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Watson does it's job there.
Watson dips to his left and cracks Olsen with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Robin Olsen has been cut.
Watson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Olsen slips a straight right by Watson.
Olsen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Watson.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Watson finds it's target.
Watson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Watson wants it to stay on the feet.
Paul Joseph Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
Olsen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Olsen shoots for a takedown but Watson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Olsen darts in looking for a takedown but Watson gets double underhooks and turns Olsen into the cage. #TD2#
Watson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Olsen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Olsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Olsen stands and throws Watson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Olsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Watson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Olsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Olsen misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Olsen swings around for an armbar but Watson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Olsen's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Olsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom.
Watson forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Olsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Olsen is defending well. #SUB2#
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Olsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Olsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Watson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Watson wants to control but Olsen is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Watson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Watson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Olsen is refusing to be controlled, as Watson sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olsen gets full guard.#SUB2#
Olsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Olsen working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Olsen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Olsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Olsen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Watson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Olsen is in Watson's guard.
Watson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olsen can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Olsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Watson has his foot on Olsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olsen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Olsen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Watson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Olsen has Watson in his guard.#REVR#
Watson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Olsen actively working from the bottom here.
Watson trying to control the pace.
Robin Olsen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Olsen actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Watson trying to control the action but Olsen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Watson is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Olsen actively working from the bottom here.
Olsen is staying active underneath Watson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson is really struggling to control Olsen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Olsen gets back to full guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Olsen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Watson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watson has managed to get both his arms back between Olsen's legs - danger averted.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Olsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Olsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Watson passes into side control.
Olsen looks to move to half guard but instead Watson has passed into mount! Damn!
Olsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Olsen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Olsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Olsen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Olsen looking for submissions off his back.
Olsen is breathing heavily.
Watson is keen to just control but Olsen is a slippery customer.#T3#
Olsen wants to get back to full guard.
Watson is looking to advance position but Olsen won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Watson seems content to control.
Watson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Olsen is looking to get to half guard.
Watson tries to control but Olsen wriggling away.
Watson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Olsen is squirming around, avoiding Watson's attempts to control the action.
Olsen is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Watson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Olsen working to try and regain half guard.
Watson looking to control but Olsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Olsen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Olsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Watson tries to control but Olsen wriggling away.
Watson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Olsen is holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olsen is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Watson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robin Olsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Olsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olsen shoots in and drives through. Watson sprawls well.
Olsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Watson counters with a right hand to the body.
Paul Joseph Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
Watson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Watson there.
Olsen fails to land the takedown.
Watson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Olsen looks for a takedown but Watson sprawls well.
Watson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Watson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Watson wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Watson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Olsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Olsen's head.
Olsen moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Watson drives through with a takedown into Olsen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Watson 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.
Watson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Watson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Watson passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB2#
Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Olsen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Watson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Watson trying to control but Olsen is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Olsen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Watson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Olsen is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Watson looking for the choke but no joy.
Olsen staying busy and making it hard for Watson to control. #SUB#
Watson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Olsen is defending well though. Watson let's go of the attempt for now.
Watson softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T4##SUB#
Watson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Olsen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Watson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Olsen tries to roll but Watson sticks to his back.
Olsen is still trying to improve position.
Olsen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Olsen tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Olsen actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Robin Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson is trying to take his opponent's back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Joseph Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Watson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Joseph Watson!

Paul Joseph Watson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: New Year Bash     
Date:   Jan 04, 2020
#R1#
Woodcock scores with a one two! Watson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Watson throws an off balance right hand
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woodcock.
Woodcock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Watson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Woodcock misses with a kick to the body.
Woodcock misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Woodcock.
Watson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watson throws a leg kick
and Woodcock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Watson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Woodcock circles away.
Woodcock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Woodcock clinches with his opponent.
Woodcock tries to throw a body punch but Watson avoids it by throwing Woodcock back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woodcock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Woodcock misses with a body punch.
Watson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Woodcock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Woodcock misses with a wild body shot.
Woodcock fails with the takedown
and Watson counters with a right hand to the body.
Watson connects with a nice looking jab.
Woodcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watson.
Woodcock ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Woodcock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Watson with a body shot.
Watson throws a right and a left that Woodcock avoids nicely.
Woodcock ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Woodcock tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watson misses with a hook
letting Woodcock counter with a right hand.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Watson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Watson misses with a hook
enabling Woodcock to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woodcock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Watson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Woodcock to the mat! Woodcock manages to get full guard.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woodcock is keeping the position for now.
Woodcock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodcock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Watson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Watson slows the pace down in half guard.
Watson wants to free his trapped foot but Woodcock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Watson is taking a breather. Woodcock 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.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Woodcock is defending well.
Watson controlling the action here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Woodcock manages to get to full guard.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woodcock is keeping the position for now.
Watson looking to sit in guard and control but Woodcock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Watson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Watson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Woodcock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Woodcock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watson on the side of the head.
Woodcock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woodcock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Woodcock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Woodcock manages to avoid it.
Watson throws a lazy uppercut
and Woodcock counters with a straight right hand.
Woodcock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watson is out of range and Woodcock settles back down.
Watson tests Woodcock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watson fails to land with a series of punches.
Woodcock thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Woodcock.
Woodcock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Watson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woodcock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watson misses the jab.#T1#
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woodcock.
Watson throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woodcock throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Woodcock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Woodcock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watson misses with a jab to the body
and Woodcock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Woodcock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Woodcock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Watson throws a sloppy body shot
and Woodcock counters with a straight right hand.
Watson misses with a body punch
and Woodcock counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Woodcock lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Watson gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Woodcock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Woodcock controlling Watson's posture. #ES2#
Woodcock is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Woodcock lands with a left to the head.
Watson scores with a hook to the body.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Woodcock has him pressed against the cage.
Woodcock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Peter Woodcock has been cut.#T3#
Woodcock working aggressively here.
Woodcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Woodcock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watson fails to land the takedown.
A nice side step and Woodcock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Watson throws a poor cross that misses
and Woodcock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Watson takes a swing at Woodcock's ribcage but misses.
Woodcock looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Woodcock.
Woodcock scoring well with a low kick there.
Woodcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Woodcock moves away from the strike by Watson.
Watson misses with a jab to the body
and Woodcock counters with a nice leg kick.
Peter Woodcock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watson moves forwards but Woodcock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Woodcock slips a jab from Watson.
Woodcock avoids the body shot from Watson.
Woodcock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Woodcock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woodcock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watson is out of range and Woodcock settles back down.
Woodcock has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Woodcock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Woodcock's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Watson has his takedown stuffed
and Woodcock counters with a nice uppercut.
Watson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Woodcock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Watson counters with a right hand to the body.
Woodcock connects with a right hand. Watson shakes it off.
Woodcock misses the shot to the body.
Watson lands with a nice body punch.
Woodcock is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodcock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson avoids the body shot from Woodcock.
Watson needs to keep his hands up - Woodcock had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Watson throws a series of punches but Woodcock moves out of range.
Watson throws a body punch but Woodcock moves out of range.
Watson misses with an uppercut. Woodcock saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Woodcock, right into the meat.
Watson misses with a left hand
and Woodcock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Watson avoids a kick to the body.
Watson misses the body punch
and Woodcock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Watson misses its intended target.
Woodcock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Woodcock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watson.#T2#
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Woodcock shapes to counter with a head kick.
Woodcock throws an off balance right hand
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Woodcock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson throws a combination that misses
and Woodcock counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Woodcock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Watson has his takedown stuffed
and Woodcock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watson thinking.
Watson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Woodcock's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson misses the body punch
and Woodcock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Woodcock throws the kick towards the body but Watson avoids it.
Watson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Woodcock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Woodcock.
Watson looks for a takedown but Woodcock sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson walks into a stiff left hand from Woodcock.
Nice uppercut lands for Watson. That snapped Woodcock's head back.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woodcock.
Woodcock connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Woodcock throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Watson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Watson misses with a lunging right hand
and Woodcock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by Woodcock.
Watson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Woodcock.
Woodcock jabs Watson right on the nose. Watson blinks but takes it well.
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodcock punishes Watson's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Woodcock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Woodcock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Woodcock!

Peter Woodcock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: JAG Garuda vs Watson     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019
#R1#
Watson misses with a lunging right hand
and Garuda counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Garuda lands a jab to Watson's midsection.
Garuda lands with a nice body punch.
Garuda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson swings for the body but Garuda moves out of range.
Garuda misses with a hook.
Garuda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Watson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda scores with a jab to the head.
Garuda lands with a straight right. Watson didn't see that one coming.
Garuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Garuda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Garuda scores with a punch to the head.
Garuda misses with a body shot
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Watson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Garuda works Watson's body with a nice hook.
Garuda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Watson misses.
Garuda lands a jab to Watson's midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Garuda - that will leave a mark!
Watson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Garuda takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Watson finds it's way through Garuda's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Watson checks it.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Garuda counters with a nice uppercut.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantak Garuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson throws the left hand but Garuda avoids the punch easily.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson blocks a leg kick.
Garuda lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
A combination from Watson does no damage.
Watson moves out of range of the body kick from Garuda.
Garuda throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Watson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Watson trying to advance position but Garuda counters by regaining guard.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garuda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garuda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
Garuda is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Garuda keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
Watson is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Garuda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garuda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garuda is keeping the position for now.
Garuda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watson wants to control from the top but Garuda keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Watson throws a big shot that misses.
Garuda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Watson just manages to avoid it.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garuda quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garuda.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garuda as he jumps to the side.
Garuda scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Garuda does it's job there.
Watson staying out of range there.
Garuda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garuda.
Watson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garuda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Garuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
Watson misses the jab.
Watson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garuda.
Watson shoots in and drives through. Garuda sprawls well.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garuda lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Garuda wants to slow Watson down by chopping away at his legs. #KD#
Garuda lands a big right hand that sends Watson crashing to the mat! Garuda stays standing though and waves Watson back to his feet!#ROC#
Watson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mantak Garuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
Garuda misses with a wild body shot.
Garuda is looking to chop away at Watson's legs.
Watson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garuda under the eye.
Garuda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garuda. That's going to slow Watson down.
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garuda swivels and escapes.#T3#
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garuda.
Watson throws a jab but it's blocked by Garuda.
Garuda jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Watson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garuda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watson.
Garuda slaps away a takedown attempt from Watson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garuda tried to counter with a leg kick but Watson avoided it.
Garuda avoids the body shot from Watson.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garuda swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Watson throws out a counter right but Garuda avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Garuda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Garuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garuda half committed to a counter leg kick.
Watson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garuda is fending him off so far but Watson persists. Nope, Garuda circles away and we're back to standing.
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garuda.
Garuda scores with a hook.
Garuda misses the shot to the body.
Watson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Garuda.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Garuda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garuda moves away from the strike by Watson.
Garuda throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson works Garuda's body with a nice hook.
Garuda throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
Garuda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watson walks into a jab.#T1#
Garuda tries to score with a low kick but Watson moves his leg out of the way.
Watson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garuda misses with a looping right.
Watson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Watson lands a head shot.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
Watson throws out a counter right but Garuda avoids it with no problem.
Garuda scores with a body shot.
Garuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
Watson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Garuda misses the shot to the body.
Watson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garuda lands the left hand.
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?#T2#
Garuda digs a good body shot into Watson's ribs.
Watson seems to have recovered his senses.
Are you kidding me?! Garuda ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Watson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Mantak Garuda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: JAG I     
Date:   Nov 09, 2019
#R1#
Romero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Watson scores with a body shot.
Romero tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Watson avoids the body shot from Romero.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romero.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Watson throws a shot to the body.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero moves out of range as Watson strikes.#T1#
Romero lands a body shot.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romero as he jumps to the side.
Romero misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Romero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero is looking to wear down Watson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Romero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Watson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Romero defending well as Watson loads up on a big left hand.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Watson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero connects with a looping right hand.
Romero throws a sloppy body shot
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson lands with a straight right. Romero didn't see that one coming.
Watson throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Joel Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Romero sizes up Watson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Romero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Romero slips under a jab.
Romero throws a good cross that connects.
Romero clobbers Watson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Romero misses with a hook to the body
and Watson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Joel Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Watson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A cross from Romero lands.
Romero misses with a hook.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Romero lands with an uppercut that bounces Watson off the cage and back into range.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Watson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Romero was covering up waiting for the punch and Watson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Romero has his hands on Watson's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero connects with a body shot that sends Watson's belly button to the back.
Watson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romero.#TD2#
Romero tries to sprawl but Watson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Romero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Romero.
Romero has his hands on Watson's head, controlling the position.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romero holds on and takes a little breather.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
Watson wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving. #T1#
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
Romero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Watson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Romero is trying to keep Watson in close.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Nice cross by Watson.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD2#
Watson drops Romero with a beautiful combination! Romero stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Watson is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Joel Romero has been cut.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Romero avoids the body shot from Watson.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson throws a combination that misses
and Romero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Romero.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Watson scores with a three punch combo!
Romero throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero walks into a jab.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero connects with a jab.
A jab from Watson finds it's way through Romero's defenses.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero slips under a jab from Watson.#T4#
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Romero throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Romero is rocked!
Romero with a hook.
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Romero seems to have got his legs back now.
Watson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Romero throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Watson feints the counter takedown.
Romero tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Watson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Romero quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joel Romero's cut.
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!
#R3#
Nice shot by Watson.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Watson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watson scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Watson misses.
Watson lands a jab.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Romero misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Romero connects with a crisp jab.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson blocks a jab.
Romero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Watson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Watson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.#T2#
Romero misses with a body shot.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Watson.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Watson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
It seemed like Watson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Watson moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Watson darts in looking for a takedown but Romero gets double underhooks and turns Watson into the cage.
Romero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson throws out a counter right but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Watson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Romero with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Romero.
Romero misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Romero was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson lands with a shot to the body.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Watson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Romero slips under a jab from Watson.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero misses with a hook to the body
and Watson counters with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Watson.
Romero swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Joel Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Watson connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Joseph Watson.
Well Watson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Joseph Watson!

Paul Joseph Watson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: JBL Reloaded     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019
#R1#
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nuff connects with the punch.
Nuff misses with a straight left.
A jab from Watson finds it's way through Nuff's defenses.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuff moves away.
Nuff throws a lazy uppercut
and Nuff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nuff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson looks to land a combination but Nuff avoids it well.
Watson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Nuff throws a right hand that misses
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sho Nuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson lands a slapping body shot.
Watson throws a wild body kick that Nuff sees coming a mile off.
Watson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Watson throws a solid leg kick but Nuff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Watson.
It seemed like Nuff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nuff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Watson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nuff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nuff blocks a leg kick.
Nuff avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Nuff scores with a nice head shot.
Watson slips under a jab.
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nuff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Watson slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nuff, as that shot connected.
Watson fails to land with a series of punches.
Watson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nuff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nuff throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson checks a leg kick nicely.
Nuff thows a body kick. Watson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuff is just out of range.
Watson lunges at Nuff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nuff's hand.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nuff eats them both and turns towards Watson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson moves out of range of the body kick.
Nuff misses the jab.#T2#
Nuff throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nuff throws a front kick that sends Watson stumbling back into the cage.
Nuff throws a wild body kick that Watson sees coming a mile off.
Watson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nuff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nuff shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Watson eats them both and turns towards Nuff to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nuff throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
Nuff's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center (14 Elite, 1 Double was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nuff's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheers as Watson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nuff doesn't seem phased though.
Watson swings widly with a right hand
letting Nuff counter with a right hand.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson dodges the punch combination from Nuff.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nuff.
Nuff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Nuff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watson is out of range and Nuff settles back down. #T3#
Nuff misses with a looping right.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Nuff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nuff moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Watson misses the target.
Watson misses with a few strikes there.
Nuff scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Nuff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nuff misses with an elbow strike.
Watson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuff lands an elbow inside.
Watson blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Watson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Nuff finds it's target.
Nuff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nuff lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Nuff misses
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Nuff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nuff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Nuff misses.
Nuff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nuff's jab looks to have found its range, popping Watson under the eye.
Nuff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nuff misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Watson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuff misses with a leg kick.
Watson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nuff misses with the body kick#TD#
and Watson counters with a single leg into guard. Nuff didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
Nuff keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sho Nuff will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Watson lands a head shot.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Nuff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Nuff is rocked!
Nuff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Watson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nuff swinging wildly here.
Nuff tries to clinch but Watson is having none of it.
Watson looks to throw the jab but Nuff is out of range.
Watson misses with a straight right.
Watson lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nuff tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Sho Nuff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nuff avoids the body shot from Watson.
Watson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nuff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Watson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nuff on the side of the head.
Nuff motions for Watson to come forward. Nuff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nuff misses with a hook
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nuff is still on wobbly legs! Can Watson finish him?
Watson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Watson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nuff seems to have recovered his senses.
Nuff misses with an uppercut.
Nuff tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Watson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nuff won't be happy with that.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nuff keeps working.
The strikes coming from Watson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Watson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Watson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Nuff is trying to control Watson's posture but Watson avoids it. #SUB#
Watson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nuff has escaped the position, nice work there.
Watson trying to control the position but Nuff is working away.
Watson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3##SUB#
Watson tries for a kimura but Nuff is defending well.
Watson wants to control but Nuff is keeping him busy.
Nuff taking punishment in the form of punches.
Paul Joseph Watson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
An elbow from Watson crashes against the mat.
Watson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nuff sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Watson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Watson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nuff is avoiding damage well. #T4#
Watson working away.
Watson in side control, throwing shots but Nuff defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Watson.
Watson trying to control the action but Nuff is working from the bottom.
Nuff prevents Watson from improving position.
Watson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nuff is avoiding damage well.
Watson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nuff is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Watson blocks the body kick.
Watson throws a low kick but Nuff moves out of range easily.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuff is just out of range.
Nuff misses with an uppercut.
Watson slips a straight right by Nuff.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Nuff misses its intended target.
A big right from Nuff misses.
It looked like Watson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Nuff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
Watson is looking to counter punch.
Watson looks for a takedown but Nuff sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuff throws a hook but Watson blocks it.
Nuff swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson is looking to land body kicks.
Watson avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nuff was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Watson throws a lazy right hand but Nuff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson throws a good cross that connects.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuff moves away.
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nuff misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Watson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nuff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nuff misses with a low kick.
Nuff misses with a kick to the body.
Nuff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Nuff got wobbled bad by a big combination! Watson presses forward with punches and knees until Nuff stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Nuff closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: JBL The Re-up     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Watson moved away.#CL#
Watson gets a clinch. #TD#
Watson jumps guard.
Watson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pulkkinen controls the pace.
Watson wants to improve his position but instead Pulkkinen has moved into half guard.
Pulkkinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pulkkinen is thwarting Watson's attempts to control the position.
Pulkkinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Watson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Watson is trying to maintain the position but Pulkkinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Pulkkinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson is trying to get back to full guard.
Pulkkinen is controlling the pace.
Watson wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pulkkinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Watson misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Pulkkinen closes the distance and clinches.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Watson avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Watson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pulkkinen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Watson drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Watson is looking for a triangle but Pulkkinen pushes his legs off easily.
Watson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pulkkinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulkkinen is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Pulkkinen is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Watson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pulkkinen is aware though and is defending well.
Pulkkinen wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Pulkkinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Watson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pulkkinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pulkkinen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Watson has a hand on Pulkkinen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pulkkinen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
Watson can't escape the position.
Watson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Watson is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen is persistently looking for the submission but Watson is defending it well.
Pulkkinen has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Watson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pulkkinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spude Pulkkinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Watson misses the jab.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a jab.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses
and Watson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a low kick but Watson moves his leg out of the way.
Pulkkinen tries to land a leg kick but Watson saw it coming and moves away.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watson appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Watson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Pulkkinen tries to keep at a distance but Watson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Watson tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Watson gets an underhook and turns Pulkkinen into the cage.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pulkkinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Watson as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Pulkkinen.
Watson jumps guard but Pulkkinen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Watson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Watson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Watson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
A body shot lands from Watson.
Pulkkinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Watson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Watson misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pulkkinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulkkinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Watson is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Pulkkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Watson ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Pulkkinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spude Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pulkkinen throws a good cross that connects.
Watson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pulkkinen defends well and Watson ends up having to push Pulkkinen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Watson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watson being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Watson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pulkkinen regains guard. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen has his foot on Watson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watson works his way back into a safe position though.
Watson wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Pulkkinen has his foot on Watson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulkkinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spude Pulkkinen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Pulkkinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Spude Pulkkinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Watson closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Watson controls the action.
Pulkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pulkkinen looking to slow down the pace here.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watson lands a hook that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Watson.
Watson jumps guard but Pulkkinen stands there with Watson around his waist. Watson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watson.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Watson avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Watson wants to take the fight to the mat but Pulkkinen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen.
Watson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pulkkinen walks away with a smile on his face. Watson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulkkinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick as Watson jumps back.
Watson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Watson slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen connects with a high kick.
Pulkkinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Watson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen leaning against his opponent.
Watson tries to pull guard but Pulkkinen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Watson.
Pulkkinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
Watson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pulkkinen to keep the fight standing.
Watson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
The referee calls for Pulkkinen to work.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Watson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Watson has Pulkkinen pushed against the cage.
Watson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Watson decides to pull guard.
Watson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pulkkinen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pulkkinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Watson is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions off his back.
Pulkkinen controlling the pace. #T4#
Pulkkinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Watson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pulkkinen content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Watson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Pulkkinen pushes past his half guard into mount!
Pulkkinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Watson is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spude Pulkkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pulkkinen 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spude Pulkkinen!

Spude Pulkkinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: JBL Judgement Night     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Norman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Watson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Norman looking to improve position, pressing down on Watson's thigh with his hand. Watson seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Norman paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Norman's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Watson picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Joseph Watson!
A less than humble Paul Joseph Watson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: JBL Heatwave     
Date:   Jul 26, 2019
#R1#
Weudke lands a leg kick that knocks Watson off balance momentarily.
Weudke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Watson swings widly with a right hand
and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weudke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Weudke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Watson checks a leg kick.
Weudke takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Weudke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Watson's calf.
Weudke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Watson slips a straight right by Weudke.
Weudke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Watson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson scores with a nice head shot.
Watson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Watson lands a nice looking body shot.
Weudke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weudke throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Watson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Weudke won't be happy with that.
Weudke tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Watson doesn't have the hooks in and Weudke manages to turn into his guard.
Weudke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Watson working for a triangle but Weudke defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Weudke is now in half guard. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Watson trying to control from the bottom.
Weudke trying to control the pace.
Watson wants to improve his position but Weudke is controlling well. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Weudke in particular looking to stall.
Watson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weudke is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Watson with the active half guard here but Weudke passes nicely into side control.
Watson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Watson gets back to full guard.
Watson being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Weudke. That snapped Watson's head back.
Weudke lands the left hand.
Watson tries to clinch but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke throws a counter combo.
Watson misses with a body shot
and Weudke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watson takes one on the button.
Watson slips under a jab.
Weudke on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Weudke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Nice cross by Weudke.
Weudke takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Watson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watson tries to clinch but Weudke moves away
and Weudke counters with a straight right hand.
Weudke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watson cracks Weudke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Watson misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Watson tries to clinch but Weudke moves out of range.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Watson lands a nice shot that snaps Weudke's head back.
Watson shoots in for a double leg but Weudke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Watson doesn't manage to clinch there - Weudke circles away.
Watson moves away from the strike by Weudke.
As Weudke tries to get set, Watson tries to push him back and clinch up but Weudke manages to avoid the attempt.
Weudke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roland Weudke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Weudke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Weudke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watson doesn't seem bothered though.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Weudke is looking for the big counter here.
Watson lands with a nice body punch.
Weudke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
Watson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watson lands a nice hook to Weudke's body. Weudke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weudke avoids the body shot from Watson.
A big right from Weudke misses.
Watson clobbers Weudke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weudke thuds a left hand into Watson's body.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
Watson fails to land with a series of punches.
Weudke misses with a double jab.
Watson goes for a double leg but Weudke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Weudke continues to drive forward.
Weudke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Weudke misses with a lunging right hand
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weudke moves out of range of the body kick from Watson.
Weudke slips under a jab from Watson.
Weudke misses with a leg kick.
Weudke lands a really nice looking cross but Watson seems unphased.
Weudke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Weudke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Weudke misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Weudke.
A good leg kick by Weudke.
Roland Weudke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Watson.
Weudke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Watson misses its target.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weudke lands with an overhand left.
Watson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Weudke scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke tries to score with a low kick but Watson moves his leg out of the way.
Weudke throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson tries to counter with a takedown but Weudke is quick to defend against it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Watson back to the cage. Weudke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Weudke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Weudke connects with a nice looking jab.
Watson sizes up Weudke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Weudke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weudke throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weudke! But no joy.
Watson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Weudke defends well and Watson ends up having to push Weudke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Watson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weudke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Watson takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weudke! But no joy.
Watson throws an off balance right hand
and Weudke counters with a leg kick.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Watson jabs at Weudke's body.
Watson slips a jab and a cross from Weudke.
Watson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Weudke manages to circle out of the way.
Weudke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weudke throws a leg kick #TD#
and Watson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Watson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Weudke is keeping the position.
Watson stands and throws Weudke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Weudke is trying to buck Watson off.#T1##SUB#
Watson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weudke has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Watson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Weudke, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Watson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Weudke is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Watson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weudke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Watson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Watson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Watson trying to control the action but Weudke is working from the bottom.
Weudke struggling a bit here.#T3#
Watson looking to control but instead Weudke has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Watson is looking to stall here but Weudke recovers full guard.
Watson is looking to advance position but Weudke has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Watson tries to reverse the position but Weudke maintains control.
Watson is working hard here to advance position.
Roland Weudke has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weudke wants to control the pace but Watson is squirming around nicely.
Watson wants to hold on but Weudke pushes him away.
Watson can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weudke content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roland Weudke.
I've got Weudke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Weudke!

Roland Weudke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Sacrament II     
Date:   Jun 14, 2019
#R1#
Danis needs to keep his hands up - Watson had a free shot at his head there.
Watson stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danis is defended easily by Watson.
Nice shot lands for Watson.
Danis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Danis. Danis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#
Danis is rocked!
Watson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Danis fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Watson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Danis! Watson lets Danis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Danis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillion Danis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danis throws a combination that misses
and Watson rattles Danis with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Danis tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Watson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Danis stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Joseph Watson!
After the fight, Paul Joseph Watson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Dillion Danis spoke after the fight, saying 'You got lucky punk! A rematch is in order!'.

 

Event: The Lottery     
Date:   May 17, 2019
#R1#
Watson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Watson jabs at King's body.
Watson throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King misses the jab.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson counters with a nice body shot.
King throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Watson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for King!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Watson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Watson wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB2#
Watson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Watson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Watson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
King tries to bench press Watson off him but Watson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Watson tries for a kimura but King is defending well.
Watson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Watson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. King is trying to escape and Watson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and King is forced to tap! Nice work there by Watson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Joseph Watson!
In his post fight interview, Paul Joseph Watson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: 420 Sorry, Amsterdam     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
Watson lands with a shot to the body.
Paperstacks shoots in looking for a takedown. Watson tries to sprawl out of it but Paperstacks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Watson tries to land a leg kick but Paperstacks saw it coming and moves away.
Paperstacks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Watson sprawls and moves away.
Paperstacks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paperstacks slips a straight right by Watson.
Paperstacks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watson avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson lands a jab to Paperstacks's midsection.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Paperstacks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Watson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for HR Paperstacks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Watson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Watson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Watson won't allow Paperstacks to sweep him here.
Watson pushing down on Paperstacks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paperstacks tries to roll over but Watson keeps him under control.
Paperstacks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paperstacks tries to get out of the position.
Watson trying to pass the guard but Paperstacks defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Watson is working for a submission of some sort.
Paperstacks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watson on the ground.#SUB2#
Watson is working for a kimura but Paperstacks is defending it quite comfortably.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson not doing much here. #T3#
Watson wants to control but Paperstacks is keeping him busy.
Watson passes to side control.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Paperstacks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Watson is working to tighten his grip on Paperstacks's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Paperstacks has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Watson is really squeezing tight and eventually Paperstacks passes out! Watson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

 
 
 
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