Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: H33
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Watkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Watkins.
Watkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kin was well out of range. Poor timing from Watkins.
Kin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kin momentarily. #ROC#Kin is rocked!
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kin throws a series of punches but Watkins avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Watkins's head coaches at Hawaii Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watkins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Watkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kin.
Berto Kin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kin thows a leg kick but Watkins checks it
and Kin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watkins closes the distance and catches Kin with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Kin is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Kin is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Kin is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Watkins takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Craig Watkins!
A relieved looking Craig Watkins 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: H29
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Kin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kin ducks right into an uppercut from Watkins.
Watkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Kin is predictable there
and Watkins counters with a two punch combo.
Kin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Watkins moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Kin! Watkins continues to tee off on Kin, landing with a left and a right! Watkins connects with a right hand that leaves Kin sleeping against the ropes! What a finish by Watkins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Craig Watkins!
After winning the bout, Craig Watkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: H24
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Watkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abner slips a jab from Watkins.
A jab from Abner misses.
Watkins connects with a body shot that sends Abner's belly button to the back.
Abner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Watkins throws a wild body kick that Abner sees coming a mile off.
Abner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Abner slips under a jab.#T1#
Abner throws a body shot but no joy.
Watkins misses with the body kick
and Abner counters with a nice leg kick.
Abner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Watkins throws a lazy right hand but Abner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abner is looking for a counter combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Watkins.
Watkins throws a lazy body kick
and Abner counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Watkins misses
and Abner counters with a good low kick that Watkins was not able to check.
Abner throws a leg kick but Watkins moved away.
Watkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Watkins looks to land a right hand but Abner moved out of range.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Watkins manages to avoid it.#T2#
Watkins misses with a kick to the body.
Abner lands a nice hook to Watkins's body. Watkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abner misses with a straight right.
Watkins is looking for the big counter here.
Watkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Abner misses the jab.
Watkins lands a jab to Abner's midsection.
Abner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Watkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Abner's head.
Abner throws a hook to the side of Watkins's head but Watkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Watkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Watkins looks to throw the jab but Abner is out of range.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Watkins manages to avoid it.
Watkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abner at a distance.
Abner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abner cracks a nice hook into Watkins's ribs.#KD#
Watkins ducks into a a hook from Abner and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC#Watkins is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Watkins. Beautiful body shot.
Watkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Abner finish him?
Abner misses with an uppercut.
Watkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Watkins misses with a body kick.
Abner quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Watkins throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Watkins throws a leg kick but Abner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Craig Watkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watkins throws a leg kick but Abner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Watkins misses with a double jab.
Watkins clobbers Abner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Watkins scores with a body shot.
Watkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Watkins misses with a body shot.
Watkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Watkins.#T2#
Abner throws a shot from downtown. Watkins moves away and avoids it.
Abner tests Watkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watkins throws a low kick but Abner avoids it.
Abner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Craig Watkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Watkins manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Watkins.
Watkins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Watkins scores with a kick to the body.
Watkins lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Abner.
Watkins is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Abner catches Watkins napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Watkins goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cayden Abner!
After the fight, Cayden Abner 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2023

#R1#
Watkins throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Watkins counters with a solid body kick.
River lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
River lands a body shot.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Watkins avoids the body shot from River.
River looks for the body kick but Watkins saw that one coming.
Watkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Watkins's head coaches at Ajax Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
River misses with a low kick as Watkins jumps back.
Watkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
River looks to land a right hand but Watkins moved out of range.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River swings widly with a right hand
and Watkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Watkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Watkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws an off balance right hand
letting Watkins counter with a right hand. #T1#
River walks into a jab.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watkins.
River misses the shot to the body.
River scores with a nice strike.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
River misses the shot to the body.
Watkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by River.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River wants to clinch but Watkins slips to the side
and Watkins counters with a nice body kick.
River stuns Watkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River throws a body punch but Watkins moves out of range.
River tried to score with a low kick but Watkins checks it.
Watkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Watkins walks into a left hand.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
Bill River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Watkins misses with a series of wild punches.
River tries to counter with a clinch but Watkins shakes him off and moves away.
Watkins throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Watkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Watkins sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Watkins avoids it this time.
Good work by Watkins as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Watkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Watkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watkins throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River's jab looks to have found its range, popping Watkins under the eye.
Watkins throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Watkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Donk. River catches Watkins right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Watkins is rocked!
River staying out of range there.
Oh Watkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
River misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
River tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Watkins counters with a straight right hand.
Watkins seems to have got his legs back now.
River tries to clinch but Watkins is having none of it.
A big left from River misses.
Watkins tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Watkins looks to land a combination. River sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
River misses with an uppercut
and Watkins counters with an inside leg kick.
River throws a low kick, looking for Watkins's leg but Watkins calmly moves out of range.
Watkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Watkins appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
River throws a body kick that misses.
Watkins misses with a body shot.
Watkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River tries to close the distance and clinch but Watkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watkins throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River just leaning against Watkins, taking a breather.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Watkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watkins lands a right hand.
River throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watkins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bill River 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.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from River.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Watkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
River misses with a right hand
and Watkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watkins lands a nice looking kick to the body. River takes a step back to recover.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
River closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Watkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Craig Watkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Watkins is just out of range.#CL2#
River clinches.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Watkins can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watkins.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Watkins controls his hands.
River lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from River.
Watkins pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Watkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River misses with a hook. Watkins ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Watkins.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River wants to clinch
and Watkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
River swings for the body but Watkins moves out of range.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watkins manages to avoid it.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Watkins counters with a straight right hand.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Craig Watkins is winning the standup battle so far.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Watkins has time to react.
Watkins avoids the body shot from River.
Watkins misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
River lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Watkins misses with a body kick.
Watkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Watkins counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Watkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Watkins gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Watkins throws a low kick but River moves out of range easily.
Watkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and River connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Watkins scrambles back to his feet.
River throws a leg kick but Watkins moved away.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watkins.
Watkins punishes River's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
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!
River misses with a double jab
and Watkins counters with a stiff right hand.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watkins.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Watkins scores with a kick to the midsection.
River tries to clinch up.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A head kick by Watkins misses
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watkins moves away.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by River.
River avoids the head kick by Watkins.
Watkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
Watkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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 Craig Watkins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Watkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by River.
A punch lands to the side of Watkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Watkins cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Watkins scores with a head kick.
River moves away from the strike by Watkins.
River misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Watkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
River cracks Watkins with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill River!
An out of breath Bill River thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 275
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Boss misses with an uppercut.
Boss misses with a shot to the body
and Watkins counters with an outside leg kick.
Watkins scores with a nice strike.
Boss looks to land a right hand but Watkins moved out of range.
Boss looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Boss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch.#BC#
Boss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boss misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boss.
Boss throws an off balance right hand
enabling Watkins to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been told by Boss's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Watkins looks to land a left hand but Boss moved out of range nicely.
Boss walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Boss looks to land a left hand but Watkins moved out of range nicely.
Watkins is looking to slow Boss down with leg kicks.
Watkins avoids the head kick by Boss.
That kick from Boss tenderised Watkins's leg. Watkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boss misses with a straight left.
Watkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Boss walks into a jab.
Watkins tries to clinch but Boss is having none of it.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Watkins drives through and clinches with Boss against the cage. #BC#
Boss breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watkins. Boss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Watkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Watkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Boss counter with a right hand.
Watkins lands a body shot. #T2#
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watkins manages to avoid it.
Boss throws a wild body kick that Watkins sees coming a mile off.
Boss misses with a series of wild punches.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
Watkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boss misses with a straight left.
Watkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boss throws out the jab.
Watkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boss moves away.
Watkins tries to land a front kick but Boss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boss misses with a wild body shot.
Watkins takes a swing at Boss's ribcage but misses.
Watkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boss.
Watkins tests Boss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boss throws a hook but Watkins blocks it.
Craig Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boss moves out of range of the leg kick from Watkins.#T3#
Boss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watkins.
Boss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boss on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boss moves forwards but Watkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Watkins slips under a jab from Boss.
Watkins thuds his right hand into Boss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boss swings for the body but Watkins moves out of range.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses.
Boss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boss jabs Watkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Watkins lands with a cross.
Watkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Boss lands a big uppercut and Watkins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Watkins looks OK. Boss waves Watkins back to his feet!#ROC#Watkins is rocked!
Boss misses with a looping right.
Watkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Boss finish him?#T4#
Watkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boss counters with a big right hand! Oh Watkins is in trouble here! Boss follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bagel Boss!
Bagel Boss thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 267
Date: Jul 12, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Watkins misses.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by Watkins.
Watkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Watkins connects with a leg kick.
Watkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed avoids the body shot from Watkins.
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
Watkins throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Watkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Watkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reed scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a leg kick but Watkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reed scores with a head kick. Watkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Watkins blocks a head kick by Reed.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reed.
Watkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watkins.
Watkins slips under a jab from Reed.
Watkins throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Watkins lands with a right hand.
Reed wants to land a leg kick but Watkins is out of range.
Watkins throws a combination that misses
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Watkins ducks right into an uppercut from Reed.
Reed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Reed circles away.
Watkins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed lands with a straight right. Watkins didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed keeps the fight on the outside.
Watkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reed punishes Watkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Reed takes one to the chin there.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Watkins is just out of range.
Reed tries to score with a low kick but Watkins moves his leg out of the way.
Watkins is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watkins misses with a body kick.
Watkins misses with a kick to the body.
Reed lands with a straight right. Watkins didn't see that one coming.
Reed moves out of range as Watkins strikes.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Watkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Watkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Watkins takes one on the button.
Watkins misses with a hook.
Watkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Watkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Watkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reed.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Watkins's head but Watkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Watkins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reed throws a leg kick but Watkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reed throws a body punch but Watkins moves out of range.
Watkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Watkins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reed counters with a series of strikes. Watkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Reed tries to keep at a distance but Watkins has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Watkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reed moves away from the strike by Watkins. #CL2#
Watkins clinches with his opponent.
Reed struggles to land a body shot inside as Watkins controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
Watkins blocking some punches. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
Watkins slowing the pace effectively.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reed avoids the head kick by Watkins.
Watkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reed.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Watkins has time to react.
Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed throws a leg kick which misses Watkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Watkins tries to avoid it.
Watkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and clinches.
Reed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Watkins is trying to push Reed away but Reed has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reed lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Watkins avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reed connects with a body shot that sends Watkins's belly button to the back.#T1#
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watkins.
Watkins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Reed throws a front kick aimed at Watkins's knee but Watkins avoids it well.
Reed blocks a head kick by Watkins. #CL2#
Watkins pushes Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
Reed working aggressively here.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by Watkins.
Reed has Watkins pressed against the cage, preventing Watkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reed misses with some punches. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watkins misses with a right hand
and Reed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed connects with a crisp jab.
Watkins lands with a straight right. Reed didn't see that one coming.
Reed moves out of range as Watkins throws a body kick. #T2#
Reed walks into a straight right hand from Watkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed throws a hook but Watkins blocks it.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed with a jab.
Reed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed throws a leg kick but Watkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Watkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
A counter left hand to the body from Reed misses its target.
Watkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Watkins throws a push kick but Reed slaps the foot to one side.
Watkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reed blocks the body kick.
Reed lands with an overhand left.
Watkins tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Watkins misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Reed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reed avoids a kick to the body.
Reed scores with a hook to the body. Watkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Watkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reed.
Watkins is breathing heavily.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Watkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Watkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Watkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed lands with a straight right. Watkins didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Watkins is rocked!
Watkins 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.
Watkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watkins.
Watkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Reed avoids the head kick by Watkins.
Reed is looking to slow Watkins down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed. #T4#
Reed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Watkins moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Watkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reed throws a front kick that sends Watkins stumbling back into the cage.
Watkins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reed.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed throws a body punch but Watkins moves out of range.
Reed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Watkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Watkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
Watkins misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watkins. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Watkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Watkins throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Watkins swinging wildly here.
Reed throws a head kick that Watkins semi-blocks.
Reed tries to work over Watkins's front leg with a kick but Watkins checks it.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Watkins. #CL2#
Watkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Watkins.
Reed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watkins's elbow.
Craig Watkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Reed.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Watkins controls the action. #BC2#
Watkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Reed moves out of range of the strikes.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Reed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Watkins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Watkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Watkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Reed throws a head kick that Watkins semi-blocks.
Watkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Reed counters with a quick kick to the body but Watkins blocks it.
Reed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed misses with a kick to the body
and Watkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Watkins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reed's head.
Watkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reed. Reed circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Watkins drops his hands momentarily and Reed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Watkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Watkins throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reed - that will leave a mark!
Watkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reed scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Watkins just manages to avoid it.
Watkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Reed finds it's way through Watkins's defenses.
Watkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reed misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and pushes Reed back into the cage.#T3#
Reed digs a right hand into Watkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watkins's gas tank.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Watkins.
Watkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reed tries to throw a body punch but Watkins avoids it by throwing Reed back against the cage.
Reed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Reed manages to break the clinch.
Watkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reed backs up against the cage.
Watkins 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.
Watkins throws a shot to the body.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reed connects with a body shot.
Reed throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed scores with a push kick.
Reed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Watkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Craig Watkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Watkins scores with the left hand. Reed knows he should have avoided that one.
Watkins looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reed.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Watkins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reed blocks it well.
Reed lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Watkins misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.

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 Ben Reed.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reed, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Reed!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 261
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Watkins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Watkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Watkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galanis throws a right hand that misses
and Watkins counters with a right hand to the body. #KD2#
Watkins lands a left and a right that send Galanis crashing to the mat, dazed. Watkins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Galanis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins looks to land a right hand but Galanis moved out of range.
Oh Galanis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watkins shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Galanis takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Watkins sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Galanis bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Watkins!
Craig Watkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 256
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Liu scores with a kick to the body.
Watkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Watkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Watkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Watkins misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Liu throws a body punch but Watkins moves out of range.
Watkins loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watkins takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Watkins misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Watkins's knee momentarily.
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Watkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That kick from Watkins tenderised Liu's leg. Liu is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu lands a leg kick that knocks Watkins off balance momentarily.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Watkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Watkins is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Watkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watkins walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liu.
Liu cracks Watkins with a good jab.
Watkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Watkins takes a step back to recover.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu cracks Watkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Watkins's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liu 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 Watkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Watkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Watkins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Watkins works the jab nicely.
Watkins avoids a kick to the body.
Watkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Watkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Watkins swinging wildly here.
Watkins throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watkins.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Liu throws a jab when Watkins was well out of range.
Watkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watkins moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Watkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Watkins forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.
Liu misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Watkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liu fakes the leg kick and cracks Watkins in the body. #T3#
Watkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Watkins misses with a wild body shot.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Watkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick from Liu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Watkins avoids the body shot from Liu.
Watkins misses with a double jab.
Watkins takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Watkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Watkins.
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watkins! But no joy.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Watkins throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Watkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Watkins.
Liu lands with a kick to the temple. Watkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
Watkins blocks a head kick by Liu.
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watkins misses with a two punch combination.
Watkins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Watkins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Liu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Watkins misses with a hook.
Watkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Watkins backs away, Liu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Liu is looking to slow Watkins down with leg kicks.
Liu moves out of range as Watkins strikes.
Liu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Watkins avoids it.
A combination from Watkins does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Liu.
Watkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Watkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Liu off the cage and back into range.
Liu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Liu lands with a kick to the temple. Watkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
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#
Liu lands a front kick.
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Watkins.
Liu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watkins can do to turn this around?
Good work by Watkins as he checks the leg kick.
Watkins throws a lazy head kick
and Liu counters with a thumping low kick.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Watkins throws a low kick but Liu moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liu.
Watkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Watkins misses with a wild combination.
Watkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Liu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Watkins blocks the body kick.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu lands the left hand.#T1#
Liu misses with a leg kick.
Watkins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Liu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Watkins counters with a left and a right that stings Liu.
Watkins thuds his shin into the meat of Liu's side.
A jab from Watkins finds it's way through Liu's defenses.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu blocks a leg kick.
Liu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Watkins's head backwards.
Liu clobbers Watkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Liu cracks Watkins with a good jab.
Liu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Watkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watkins moves away.
Watkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Watkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Liu's head.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Watkins throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu scores with a body shot.
Liu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu lands a really nice looking cross but Watkins seems unphased.
Watkins throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liu swings for the body but Watkins moves out of range.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Watkins misses its intended target.
Watkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watkins feints and then cracks Liu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liu down.
Watkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Watkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liu counters with a left and a right that stings Watkins. #T3#
Watkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watkins. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Watkins. That did some damage!
Liu takes a swing at Watkins's ribcage but misses.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Watkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Liu's head.
Watkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Watkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Watkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Liu on the side of the head.#ROC2#Liu is rocked!
Watkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Liu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Watkins.
Liu seems to have got his legs back now.
Liu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
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!#CL2#
Watkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Liu is leaning against Watkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Liu.
Liu lands with a short shot to the head.
Liu tries to land knees in the clinch but Watkins avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Donk. Watkins catches Liu right on the button with a cross.
Liu throws a hook but Watkins avoids it easily.
Watkins blocks a jab.
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 Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Watkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Liu counters with a three punch combo that has Watkins backing up. Watkins nods at Liu to acknowledge the strikes.
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Watkins.
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Watkins.
Liu cracks Watkins with an open hand slap.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Watkins throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu takes a swing at Watkins's ribcage but misses.
Watkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Watkins tries to land a body kick
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Watkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Liu's head.
A head kick misses from Liu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watkins! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Watkins.
Watkins slips a straight right by Liu.#T1#
Liu moves away from the strike by Watkins.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu jabs Watkins right on the nose. Watkins blinks but takes it well.
Watkins throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Watkins.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Watkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liu scores with a decent looking hook.
Watkins throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Liu scores with the left hand. Watkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Watkins avoids the body shot from Liu.
Watkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Watkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Watkins blocks the leg kick.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Watkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liu's sensitive parts.
Watkins avoids the head kick by Liu.
Watkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Watkins lands with a slapping head kick.
Watkins throws a wild body kick that Liu sees coming a mile off.
Watkins slips under a jab.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Liu misses.
Watkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Watkins lands a left and a right that send Liu crashing to the mat, dazed. Watkins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#Jun Liu's cut is getting worse.
Watkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Liu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Watkins. Watkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Watkins.
Watkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Watkins throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu slips a straight right by Watkins.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Liu throws the left hand but Watkins avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Watkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Watkins missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watkins misses with a looping right.
A big right from Watkins misses.
A clash of legs there as Watkins blocks the low kick.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Watkins blocks the body kick.
Liu staying out of range there.#T4#
Liu blocks a low kick nicely.
Watkins blocks a head kick by Liu.
Watkins throws a counter combo.
Watkins throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu looks to throw a body kick
enabling Watkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Watkins misses with a leg kick
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Craig Watkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu throws a hook to the side of Watkins's head but Watkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Watkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
Liu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Watkins takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Watkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins walks into a jab.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

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 Jun Liu.
Well Liu 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
Jun Liu really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 30th Century Beer Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 249
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1#
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu throws a head kick that Watkins semi-blocks.
Watkins tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Watkins slips under a jab.
Liu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Liu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
Liu with the inside leg kick.
Watkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Liu lands an overhand right.
Watkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Liu tries to keep at a distance but Watkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Watkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Watkins
and Liu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Liu throws a leg kick but Watkins sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Liu gets tackled into the cage by Watkins. Watkins maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Watkins breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Liu gets tackled into the cage by Watkins. Watkins maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liu lands a head shot.
Liu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and pushes Liu back into the cage.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liu tries to land knees in the clinch but Watkins avoids the damage to the body.
Watkins is struggling to control the position.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Watkins.
Watkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu lands a head kick. Watkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Watkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Liu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watkins throws a leg kick which misses Liu's front leg but catches the back leg as Liu tries to avoid it.
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Watkins feints and then cracks Liu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liu down.
Watkins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watkins throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
Watkins throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Watkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liu finds it's way round the side to connect with Watkins's head.
Liu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Watkins throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Watkins is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Watkins throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Liu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Watkins throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Watkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Watkins misses.
Watkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Watkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watkins.
Liu scores with a head kick. Watkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Watkins slips a jab from Liu.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Liu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liu moves out of range as Watkins throws a body kick.
Liu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Watkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Watkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Liu checks a leg kick nicely.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Watkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Watkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Watkins. That's going to slow Liu down.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Watkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Watkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu wants to stall.
Watkins misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
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 Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Watkins throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Liu misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Watkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watkins misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Watkins slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Liu lunges at Watkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Watkins's hand.
Watkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Watkins steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Liu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watkins manages to avoid it.
Liu thuds a left hand into Watkins's body.#CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu prevents a body shot from Watkins. #T1#
Watkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liu stalling in the clinch but Watkins improves position.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watkins takes one on the button.
Watkins ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Watkins misses.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Watkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Watkins is able to avoid easily.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Watkins wants to land a leg kick but Liu is out of range. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watkins misses with a low kick.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Watkins tries a low kick but Liu avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Watkins slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu wants to slow Watkins down by chopping away at his legs.
Liu cracks Watkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Watkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liu throws out a leg kick but Watkins moves out of range and Liu only half commits.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
Watkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Watkins blocks the body kick.
Liu scores with a jab to the body.
Watkins takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Watkins.
Good work by Watkins as he checks the leg kick.
Liu lands a slapping body shot. #T3##CL2#
Watkins pushes Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
Watkins blocks a body shot from Liu.
Liu misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Watkins punishes Liu's body with a nice straight punch.
Watkins scores with a jab to the body.
Watkins moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Watkins.
Liu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Liu up against the cage.#BC#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Watkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watkins avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.
Watkins throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Watkins misses with a body kick.
Watkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Watkins throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Liu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Watkins checks it well.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Watkins slips the punch.
Watkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Watkins tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Watkins.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Watkins 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 Liu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Liu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Craig Watkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Watkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Watkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liu.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Watkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Watkins jabs Liu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Watkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Liu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Watkins throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Liu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Liu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Liu throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Liu 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.
Watkins throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
A cross from Liu lands.#T1#
Watkins misses with a kick to the body.
Liu lands a head kick. Watkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liu scores with a head kick.
Watkins swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu is looking for a counter combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Watkins.
Watkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Watkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Watkins tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Watkins if he has to take too many more of those.
Liu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Watkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu avoids the head kick by Watkins.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Watkins moved out of range.#T2#
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Watkins ducks down to avoid it.
Watkins misses the shot to the body.
Liu lands a nice hook to Watkins's body. Watkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good work by Watkins as he checks the leg kick.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Watkins is out of range.
Watkins lands a really nice looking cross but Liu seems unphased.
Watkins throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Watkins scores with a head kick.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Watkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Watkins is just out of range.
Watkins stuns Liu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Watkins throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watkins is out of range and Liu settles back down.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Watkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Liu misses with an uppercut. Watkins saw that one coming.
Watkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liu 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.
Watkins throws a counter combo.
Liu connects with a crisp jab.
Watkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Watkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Watkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Watkins connects with a single shot there.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Watkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Watkins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Watkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Watkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Watkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Watkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watkins manages to avoid it.
Liu blocks a head kick by Watkins.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Watkins.
Watkins moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Watkins cracks Liu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liu throws a hook but Watkins avoids it easily.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watkins.
A jab from Watkins finds it's way through Liu's defenses.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Watkins avoids it.
Watkins steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick.
Watkins throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu blocks a head kick by Watkins.
Watkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

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 Jun Liu.
I think Liu 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jun Liu!
Jun Liu really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 30th Century Beer Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 242
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
King has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch.#BC#
Watkins breaks the clinch.
King throws a head kick but Watkins moves out of range. #TD2#
King shoots in and gets a takedown into Watkins's guard.
Watkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Watkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watkins defends it easily.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SU#
Watkins gets to his feet - King follows without any prompting. #CL#
Watkins moves into range and clinches up with King.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Watkins as King tries to tie him up.
Watkins wants to break free but King has control.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Watkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
King is trying to pull guard but Watkins has him pressed against the cage.
Craig Watkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Watkins.
Watkins blocks a body shot from King. #BC#
Watkins breaks the clinch. #CL#
Watkins has King up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Watkins walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Watkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watkins works King's body with a nice hook.
Watkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Watkins misses with a body shot.
Watkins throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Watkins.
Watkins connects with a leg kick.
King slips under a jab from Watkins.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Watkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Watkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like African King has been cut.
Watkins looks to throw a body kick
and King counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Watkins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
King tries to clinch up.
Watkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Watkins.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Watkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Watkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Watkins as King shoots in.
Craig Watkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Watkins sprawls well. Watkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Watkins is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Watkins moves into the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watkins is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Watkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King jumps guard but Watkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
King tries to pull guard but Watkins holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
Watkins blocks a body shot from King.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Watkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King letting Watkins take a breather here.#BC#
Watkins breaks the clinch.
Watkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab, jab by Watkins - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Watkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Watkins throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#King is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Watkins finish him?
A head kick by Watkins - that's a beauty! King is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Watkins can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Craig Watkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Craig Watkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 232
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Boss. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Boss breaks from the clinch.
Watkins motions for Boss to come forward. Watkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Watkins just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBoss.
Watkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boss throws out the jab.
Watkins lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Boss misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Watkins.
We've been told by Boss's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Watkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boss was well out of range. Poor timing from Watkins.
It looked like Boss was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Watkins.
Watkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Boss.
Boss feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Watkins throws a nice looking combination but Boss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watkins slips under a jab.
Boss misses with a head kick.
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!
Boss looks to score with a jab to the body but Watkins is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watkins! But no joy.#T1#
Watkins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Watkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boss.
An attempted straight right counter from Boss misses the target.
Boss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watkins.
Boss misses with a body shot.
Watkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Watkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boss.
Boss needs to keep his hands up - Watkins had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boss.
Watkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss misses with a looping left.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
Watkins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Watkins lands with a slapping head kick.
Boss drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boss throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Watkins digs a good hook to Boss's body. #T2#
Boss scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slow jab from Boss misses its intended target.
Boss darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Craig Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Watkins is rocked!
Watkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boss eats them both and turns towards Watkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Watkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boss pushes Watkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Watkins misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Watkins slips under a jab from Boss.
Boss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Watkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Boss finish him?
Watkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Watkins scores with a head kick. #T3#
Watkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss throws a looping overhand right but Watkins ducks down to avoid it.
Boss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watkins at a distance.
Watkins connects with a leg kick.
Watkins throws a chopping leg kick but Boss manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Watkins misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Watkins misses.
Boss walks into a stiff left hand from Watkins.
Watkins throws a right hand that Boss ducks under and follows up with a left that Boss also avoids with ease.
A cross from Boss lands.
Watkins jabs Boss to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boss lands a front kick.
Watkins lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Boss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watkins moves away.
Watkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Boss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boss clobbers Watkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boss throws a right and a left that Watkins avoids nicely.
Watkins thuds a left hand into Boss's body.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Watkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Boss misses the target.
Watkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boss rather than just go for the knockout.
Boss paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle, before Boss throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Watkins's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Boss lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Bagel Boss!
Bagel Boss thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 225
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Watkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legions.
Legions throws a head kick but Watkins moves out of range. #CL#
Legions has managed to clinch.
Watkins prevents Legions from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Legions moves out of range easily.
Watkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Legions misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Watkins clinches. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Watkins, right into the meat of the thigh.
Watkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Watkins misses with a body kick.
Legions lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Legions is looking to clinch but Watkins is avoiding it.
Watkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watkins moves out of range as Legions strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions lands with a slapping head kick.
Legions throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Watkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Legions misses with a head kick.
Legions wants to clinch but Watkins slips to the side
and Watkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Legions tries to keep at a distance but Watkins has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Legions's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watkins connects with a body shot that sends Legions's belly button to the back.
Jab from Watkins.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Legions rushes Watkins and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legions.
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Watkins misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
Legions wants to clinch up but Watkins keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watkins lands a head kick! #T2#
Watkins misses with a kick to the body.
Watkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Legions is able to avoid easily.
Watkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Watkins avoids the head kick by Legions.
Watkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Watkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watkins misses the shot to the body.
Legions was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Legions moves out of range easily.
Watkins throws a series of punches but Legions avoids them all with ease.
Watkins misses with a body shot. #KD#
Legions drops Watkins with a right and a left! Legions comes rushing in but Watkins regains his composure and manages to keep Legions in guard. #ROC#Watkins is rocked!
Watkins wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Legions is now in half guard.
Watkins is still in real trouble! Can Legions finish him?
Watkins 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.
Legions performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Watkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Legions is looking to take a break and control but Watkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Legions passes into side control, despite Watkins's attempt to control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Watkins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Legions asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Watkins tries to bench press Legions off him but Legions 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.
Legions working away.
Watkins is not content to let Legions control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watkins wants to get back to his feet but Legions drags him back down.
Watkins is looking for a sweep.
Watkins is not content to let Legions control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Legions darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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 Fidel Legions will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Watkins.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watkins blocks a head kick by Legions. #CL2#
Watkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Legions, pushing him back against the cage.
Legions throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watkinss head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
Legions prevents Watkins from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Legions breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watkins is looking to slow Legions down with leg kicks.
Watkins slips a jab from Legions.
Watkins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watkins walks into a jab.
A jab from Legions misses.
Legions moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWatkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
Legions tries to clinch up.
Watkins throws a head kick but Legions moves out of range.
Watkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions moves in looking to clinch but Watkins pushes him off.
A punch combination from Legions misses. #T1#
Legions throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick from Legions lands but Watkins takes it in his stride.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins tests Legions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fidel Legions is winning the standup battle so far.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Legions.
Legions tries to clinch but Watkins is having none of it.
Watkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legions.
Legions on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Watkins wants to clinch up but Legions keeps it at a distance.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Watkins.
Watkins lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions tries to clinch up but Watkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Legions tries to clinch up but Watkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Watkins swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Watkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Legions's hands.
Watkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Watkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by Legions as he checks the leg kick.
Watkins throws a head kick but Legions moves out of range.
Watkins misses the jab.
Legions connects with a good right hand that stumbles Watkins. Watkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Watkins scores with a jab to the head.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Legions waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watkins.
Legions throws a right and a left that Watkins avoids nicely.
Legions lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Legions feints a jab promting Watkins to slip. Legions then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Watkins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Watkins. Beautiful body shot.
Watkins throws a wild body kick that Legions sees coming a mile off.
Legions lands a high kick!
Legions misses with a head kick.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Legions blocks a head kick by Watkins.
Watkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
Watkins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
Watkins lands a front kick.
Watkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legions misses with a body shot.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Watkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions lands a glancing blow to the side of Watkins's head.
Watkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Watkins avoids the head kick by Legions.
A head kick misses from Watkins.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Legions moves out of range of the body kick from Watkins.
Legions takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Legions avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Legions lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watkins avoids the body shot from Legions.
Legions tries to clinch up.
Legions closes the distance but Watkins moves to the side
and Watkins counters with a nice body kick.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Legions fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
Legions tries to clinch but Watkins is having none of it.
Legions swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Watkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Legions throws a head kick but Watkins moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watkins fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Legions clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
Legions tries to work over Watkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Fidel Legions will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Watkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Legions throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Watkins throws a head kick that Legions semi-blocks.
Legions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legions tries to clinch up but Watkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Legions is looking to clinch but Watkins is avoiding it.
Watkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Legions throws a body punch but Watkins moves out of range.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watkins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Legions connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watkins throws a head kick that Legions semi-blocks.
Legions scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Watkins.
Good exchange - Legions coming out on top.#T1#
Legions doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Watkins avoids the head kick by Legions.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watkins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Legions fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watkins lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Watkins.
Legions takes a kick to the side of the head.
Watkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Legions goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Legions throws a series of punches but Watkins avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Legions changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Watkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Watkins scores with a hook.
Legions misses with a head kick.
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Watkins is just out of range.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Legions went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Watkins digs a good body shot into Legions's ribs.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
Watkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legions.
Watkins misses with a low kick.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions moves away from the strike by Watkins.
A swing and a miss from Legions.
Watkins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from Watkins misses.
A head kick misses from Watkins.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins blocks a head kick by Legions. #T3#
Legions avoids the head kick by Watkins.
Watkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
Legions scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Legions has taken the fight to the clinch.
Legions lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legions avoids the head kick by Watkins.
Legions swats away the attempt to clinch by Watkins.
A head kick misses from Legions.
Watkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Legions tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Legions shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Watkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
Legions throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Watkins's head.
Craig Watkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Legions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watkins manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left lands for Watkins.
Legions misses with a head kick.
Legions moves out of range of the leg kick from Watkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Watkins takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Watkins swinging wildly here.
Legions swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Craig Watkins.
I think Legions 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 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fidel Legions!
Fidel Legions decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 218
Date: Dec 28, 2022

#R1#
Watkins tries to clinch but Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range.
Czarny Z Garbowa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Czarny Z Garbowa blocks a low kick nicely.
Watkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Czarny Z Garbowa manages to avoid it.
Czarny Z Garbowa avoids the body shot from Watkins.
And Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter it with a takedown but Watkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Watkins.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Czarny Z Garbowa misses.
Watkins throws a lazy right hand but Czarny Z Garbowa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa with the counter takedown but Watkins avoids it easily.
Watkins misses the jab.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Czarny Z Garbowa with the counter takedown but Watkins avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Watkins.
Czarny Z Garbowa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Czarny Z Garbowa throws out a counter right but Watkins avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Watkins, as that shot connected. #T1#
Watkins moves to clinch but Czarny Z Garbowa breaks away #TD2#
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Watkins won't be happy with that.
Watkins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Czarny Z Garbowa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Czarny Z Garbowa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Watkins is looking for a sweep.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control but Watkins is keeping him busy.
Czarny Z Garbowa has knee on belly momentarily but Watkins bucks him off and regains half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa blocks the strikes from Watkins.
Watkins's coaches at Blaze Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a submission of some sort.
Watkins tries to kick Czarny Z Garbowa off but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watkins is staying active underneath Czarny Z Garbowa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to work for an arm triangle but Watkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Czarny Z Garbowa content to control rather than advance. #ES#
Watkins manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Czarny Z Garbowa keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Watkins misses with a punch to the body.
Czarny Z Garbowa has Watkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Watkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Watkins is defending well.#BC#
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Craig Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Watkins moves into the clinch.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to take the fight to the mat but Watkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Craig Watkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa.#TD2#
Czarny Z Garbowa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Watkins is trying to keep an underhook but Czarny Z Garbowa manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Watkins kicks Czarny Z Garbowa off and gets back to his feet.
Watkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Watkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Czarny Z Garbowa with the counter takedown but Watkins avoids it easily.
Watkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Czarny Z Garbowa.
A countering left hand to the body from Czarny Z Garbowa misses.#T4#
A big right from Watkins misses.
Czarny Z Garbowa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Watkins misses #TD2#
and Czarny Z Garbowa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Watkins's guard.#ES#
Watkins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Czarny Z Garbowa pushes him off.
Czarny Z Garbowa with the counter takedown but Watkins avoids it easily.
Watkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Watkins forces Czarny Z Garbowa back against the cage and clinches.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Czarny Z Garbowa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Watkins after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Watkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jab, jab by Watkins - just one landing.
Watkins throws a hook but Czarny Z Garbowa blocks it.
And Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter it with a takedown but Watkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Watkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Czarny Z Garbowa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Watkins with a body shot.
Watkins misses with a wild body shot.
Watkins misses with a combination #TD2#
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Watkins!
Watkins is trying to improve his position.
Czarny Z Garbowa controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the action but Watkins is working from the bottom. #T1#
Watkins is looking to regain half guard here but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Watkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Czarny Z Garbowa slows the pace down.
Watkins gets back to half guard.
Watkins is looking to improve his position.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to take a breather but Watkins is having none of it. #ES#
Watkins kicks off Czarny Z Garbowa and gets to his feet. #T2#
Watkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Watkins misses
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick from Watkins lands but Czarny Z Garbowa takes it in his stride.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeps the fight on the outside.
Watkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Czarny Z Garbowa can do to turn this around?
Watkins throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Czarny Z Garbowa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but Watkins is working from the bottom.
Watkins wants to get back to his feet but Czarny Z Garbowa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but Watkins is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Watkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Watkins throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Watkins keeping moving, preventing Czarny Z Garbowa from controlling successfully.
Watkins wants to stand and escape but Czarny Z Garbowa is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the position from guard on top but Watkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Watkins misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Czarny Z Garbowa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Watkins throws a leg kick but Czarny Z Garbowa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Craig Watkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Watkins is looking to clinch but Czarny Z Garbowa is avoiding it.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Czarny Z Garbowa looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A head kick by Watkins misses #TD2#
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Watkins!

Watkins throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Watkins just misses with a punch to the body.
And Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter it with a takedown but Watkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Watkins misses the shot to the body.
Czarny Z Garbowa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Watkins tries to clinch but Czarny Z Garbowa is having none of it.
Czarny Z Garbowa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Watkins.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Watkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Czarny Z Garbowa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Watkins misses with a left hand
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a straight right hand.
Watkins misses with a double jab.
Czarny Z Garbowa with the counter takedown but Watkins avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Watkins.
Watkins throws an overhand right that lands on Czarny Z Garbowa's shoulder, as Czarny Z Garbowa tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Watkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Czarny Z Garbowa defending well as Watkins loads up on a big left hand.
Czarny Z Garbowa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Watkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Watkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Czarny Z Garbowa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watkins throws out the jab.
Czarny Z Garbowa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Watkins tries to bum rush Czarny Z Garbowa with a series of wild strikes but Czarny Z Garbowa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
And Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter it with a takedown but Watkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Watkins.
Czarny Z Garbowa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Watkins defends it well.
Watkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Watkins with a nice calf kick.
Czarny Z Garbowa slips a straight right by Watkins.
Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Watkins misses with a body shot
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Watkins tries to clinch
letting Czarny Z Garbowa counter with a right hand.
Watkins connects with a leg kick.
Watkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Czarny Z Garbowa should have avoided that one.
Watkins throws a head kick but Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range.
Czarny Z Garbowa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Watkins cracks Czarny Z Garbowa with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Watkins.
Watkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Czarny Z Garbowa moves away.
Czarny Z Garbowa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Czarny Z Garbowa blocks a head kick by Watkins. #T2#
Watkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Czarny Z Garbowa slips a jab and a cross from Watkins.
Watkins swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Czarny Z Garbowa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Watkins's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Watkins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Czarny Z Garbowa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for a takedown.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants a takedown but no success here.
Watkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Watkins gets underhooks to prevent Czarny Z Garbowa's takedown attempt.
Craig Watkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Watkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Watkins is trying to break the clinch but Czarny Z Garbowa has him pressed against the cage.
Watkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Czarny Z Garbowa has him pressed against the cage.
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for takedown but Watkins is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Watkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
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.
Watkins lands a nice shot that snaps Czarny Z Garbowa's head back.
Czarny Z Garbowa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watkins.
Watkins misses with a combination
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a stiff right hand.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Czarny Z Garbowa.
Czarny Z Garbowa throws out a counter right but Watkins avoids it with no problem.
Watkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Czarny Z Garbowa.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Craig Watkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range easily.
Watkins throws an off balance right hand
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a stiff right hand.
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watkins tries to clinch up but Czarny Z Garbowa circles away and keeps his distance.
Czarny Z Garbowa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Watkins with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Watkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Watkins 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Watkins!
A victorious Craig Watkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 211
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Sturmovik moves out of range of the strikes.
Watkins scores with a jab.
Sturmovik throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
As Sturmovik backs off Watkins throws a huge counter combo but Sturmovik manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Watkins with a nice calf kick.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watkins lands a nice shot that snaps Sturmovik's head back.
A head kick by Sturmovik misses
and Watkins counters with a head kick.
Watkins misses with a head kick. #KD#
Sturmovik drops Watkins with a nice combination! Sturmovik dives into Watkins's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#Watkins is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmovik throwing strikes from guard but Watkins blocks nicely.
Watkins is still in real trouble! Can Sturmovik finish him?
Sturmovik is working Watkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Watkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sturmovik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watkins controls Sturmovik momentarily but Sturmovik frees himself. #T1#
Watkins is pulling down on Sturmovik's head to control his posture.
Watkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Sturmovik throws a big right hand that misses.
Sturmovik won't allow Watkins to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watkins is on top in guard. #REVB#
Watkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Watkins wants to pass the guard but Sturmovik is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Watkins is looking to stand up but Sturmovik won't let him. #ES#
Sturmovik wriggles free and stands up.
A clash of legs there as Sturmovik blocks the low kick.
Watkins cracks a nice hook into Sturmovik's ribs.
Watkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Watkins throws a right hand that Sturmovik ducks under and follows up with a left that Sturmovik also avoids with ease.
Sturmovik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sturmovik looks to land a left hand but Watkins moved out of range nicely.
Watkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Sturmovik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Watkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Watkins misses.
It appears Sturmovik was looking to counter with a kick there.
Watkins lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Watkins darts in and clinches Sturmovik up against the cage.
A short right from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sturmovik tries to work over Watkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sturmovik misses with a punch on the inside.
Sturmovik throws a head punch that misses.
Sturmovik working aggressively here.
Sturmovik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Watkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sturmovik working aggressively here. #BC2#
Watkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watkins cracks a nice hook into Sturmovik's ribs.
Sturmovik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Sturmovik backs off Watkins throws a huge counter combo but Sturmovik manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Watkins throws a head kick that misses
enabling Sturmovik to counter with a crisp jab.
Sturmovik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sturmovik's hands.
A head kick misses from Sturmovik.
Donk. Watkins catches Sturmovik right on the button with a cross.
Watkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sturmovik looks to land a left hand but Watkins moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Watkins.
Sturmovik takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sturmovik misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Watkins misses.
Sturmovik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watkins moves away.
A head kick misses from Sturmovik.
Watkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Watkins lands a head kick. Sturmovik smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watkins. Sturmovik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturmovik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Craig Watkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Watkins.
Kirov Sturmovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sturmovik missing with a left hand there. Watkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Watkins, as that shot connected.
Sturmovik avoids the head kick by Watkins.
A good leg kick by Watkins.
Sturmovik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Watkins throws a leg kick which misses Sturmovik's front leg but catches the back leg as Sturmovik tries to avoid it.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watkins scores with a spinning back kick!
Sturmovik swings widly with a right hand
and Watkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Sturmovik is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watkins connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Sturmovik to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Watkins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Craig Watkins!
An out of breath Craig Watkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 199
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Karter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Watkins drives through and clinches with Karter against the cage.
Karter fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watkins connects with a body shot.
Watkins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Watkins scores with a jab. Karter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karter avoids the head kick by Watkins. #CL2#
Watkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watkins has Karter pressed against the cage.
Watkins blocking some punches.
Karter misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Karter breaks from the clinch. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Watkins. Karter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Craig Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Watkins scores with a leg kick.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Karter moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Watkins.
Watkins jabs Karter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Watkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Karter.
Karter throws a shot from downtown. Watkins moves away and avoids it.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Karter circles away.
Watkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karter's hands.
Watkins feints and then cracks Karter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karter down.
A head kick misses from Karter.
Karter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Karter moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Watkins.
Karter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Watkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Watkins.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watkins! But no joy.
Watkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Karter misses with a body shot.
Watkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karter.
Watkins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Karter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Watkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Watkins connects with a body shot that sends Karter's belly button to the back.#T3#
Nice body punch from Watkins.
Watkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Karter misses its target.#CL2#
Watkins pushes Karter up against the cage in a clinch.
Watkins prevents Karter from breaking the clinch.
Karter lands a left hand.
Karter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watkins backwards.
Karter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Watkins is trying to break the clinch but Karter has him pressed against the cage.
Karter has a couple of punches blocked by Watkins.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Karter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Karter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watkins stuns Karter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Watkins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Karter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Watkins.
Watkins is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Watkins gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watkins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Watkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Watkins blocks an uppercut.
Watkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Karter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Watkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Karter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Watkins feints a jab promting Karter to slip. Watkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Karter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Watkins throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Karter counters with a nice right hand that sends Watkins toppling to the canvas! Watkins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karter finish him?!#ROC#Watkins is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watkins misses with a double jab.
Watkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Karter finish him?
Karter knocks out Watkins with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Karter before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Karter picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Jesus Karter!
Post fight, Red Jesus Karter stared into the camera and said 'Ok so fuck you dad, your genes would have left me with genital dwarfism but fortunately I only got the hair.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 189
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Diaz avoids the body shot from Watkins.
Watkins lands a two punch combo.
Craig Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Watkins scores with a four punch combination!
Watkins is looking to clinch.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Watkins tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Watkins kicks Diaz off and gets to 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!#CL#
Watkins clinches.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz misses with some punches. #BC#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Watkins's head coaches at Blaze Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Watkins. #T1#
Watkins cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Watkins tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it. #CL#
Watkins rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Diaz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Watkins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Diaz looking to break Watkins's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Watkins remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Diaz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Diaz is looking to control Watkins but Watkins is wriggling around and keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watkins trying to control but not successfully.
Diaz keeps control of the position as Watkins tries to break free. #T2#
Watkins wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz scores with strikes from the back.
Well, with Diaz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Watkins is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Diaz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Diaz controls the position.
Diaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T3#
Watkins is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Watkins knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Watkins for a finish. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Watkins has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
Watkins is really stuck here.
Diaz thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB2#
Watkins fending off the submission attempt from Diaz.
Watkins wants to get back to his feet.
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.

A close round but Frank Diaz 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.#R2#
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins lands with an overhand left.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Watkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Watkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Craig Watkins is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Watkins.
Watkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Watkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Watkins with a hook.
Diaz swings for the body but Watkins moves out of range.
Watkins cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Watkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Watkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watkins looks to throw a body kick
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Craig Watkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.#T2#
Watkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watkins throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Watkins throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Watkins just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Diaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Watkins kicks off Diaz and gets to his feet.
Watkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Watkins duly obliges.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Watkins.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Watkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3##CL#
Watkins has managed to clinch.
Watkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Watkins walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Watkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Watkins sets himself, and Diaz steps forward looking for the clinch! Watkins avoids it this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Watkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Watkins continues to drive forward.
Watkins throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Watkins swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Watkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Craig Watkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watkins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Watkins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A shot to the liver by Watkins. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Watkins throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watkins.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Watkins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Watkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watkins is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Watkins misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Watkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Watkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Watkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Watkins moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Watkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Watkins lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Watkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz'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##CL2#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Watkins tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
Watkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Watkins misses with a body punch. #BC#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Watkins throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Watkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Watkins there.
Watkins misses the jab.#CL#
Watkins instigates a clinch. #T1#
Watkins stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Watkins stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Craig Watkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Watkins trying to land knees to the body.
Diaz jumps guard but Watkins stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Watkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Watkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Diaz can't get the takedown.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Watkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Watkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Watkins misses with a hook to the body
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Watkins scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Watkins has managed to clinch.
Watkins blocking some punches.
Watkins blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Watkins misses with a body kick.#T3#
Watkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Watkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Watkins tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Watkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Watkins throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Watkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Watkins scores with a head kick. Diaz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Watkins throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Watkins avoids it easily.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Watkins.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Watkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Watkins.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses.
Watkins feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Watkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Watkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Watkins 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Watkins!
After winning the bout, Craig Watkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Frank Diaz had this to say: 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 179
Date: Sep 05, 2022

#R1#
Bosanac darts in trying to clinch
and Watkins counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy left from Watkins finds it's target.
Bosanac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Bosanac.
Bosanac tests Watkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Watkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Watkins lands a head kick. Bosanac smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick from Watkins lands but Bosanac takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Watkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosanac misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Bosanac breaks the clinch.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Bosanac pushes him off.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Watkins tries to score with a low kick but Bosanac moves his leg out of the way.
Bosanac looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Bosanac throws a body kick that misses.
Watkins lands with a slapping head kick.
Watkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Watkins.
Bosanac tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Watkins misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bosanac.
Bosanac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watkins shapes to counter with a head kick.
Watkins throws out a loose jab but Bosanac uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Watkins backs away, Bosanac returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bosanac takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Bosanac blocks a head kick by Watkins.
Watkins throws a head kick but Bosanac moves out of range. #CL#
Bosanac takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Bosanac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Bosanac has Watkins pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bosanac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watkins.
Bosanac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watkins.
Bosanac misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Watkins.
Bosanac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Watkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bosanac throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Bosanac misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Watkins clinches up against the cage.
Bosanac lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bosanac working hard to break the clinch.
Bosanac just leaning against Watkins, taking a breather.
Bosanac landing knees to the head.
Bosanac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bosanac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bosanac swings wildly with an uppercut but Watkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosanac scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bosanac tries to land a knee to the head but Watkins blocks with his arms. #T4#
Bosanac digs a right hand underneath Watkins's ribcage. Watkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bosanac.
Bosanac is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bosanac tries to stall but Watkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Watkins blocks an elbow strike from Bosanac. #BC2#
Watkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosanac throws a hook but Watkins avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Watkins misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watkins clobbers Bosanac with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bosanac blocks a head kick by Watkins.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses.
Watkins misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bosanac 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 Watkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Watkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Craig Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watkins throws a nice looking combination but Bosanac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Craig Watkins will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Watkins.
Watkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bosanac avoids a punch combination nicely. #KD#
Bosanac drops Watkins with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Watkins looks back up at him and smiles so Bosanac waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Watkins is rocked!
Watkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bosanac is looking to counter punch.
Watkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Bosanac finish him?
Watkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Watkins seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Watkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Bosanac throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
Watkins is looking for the big counter here.
Bosanac misses with a hook
letting Watkins counter with a right hand.
Bosanac takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bosanac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watkins.
Bosanac appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Watkins thuds his shin into the meat of Bosanac's side.
Bosanac slips under a jab from Watkins.#T1#
Watkins throws out a loose jab but Bosanac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watkins cracks a nice hook into Bosanac's ribs.
Watkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bosanac on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Bosanac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Bosanac circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bosanac - that will leave a mark!
Watkins throws a shot from downtown. Bosanac moves away and avoids it.
Bosanac scores with a punch to the head.
Watkins lands a leg kick that knocks Bosanac off balance momentarily.
Watkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Watkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bosanac was well out of range. Poor timing from Watkins.#T2#
Watkins scores with a nice strike.
Watkins digs a good body shot into Bosanac's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bosanac blocks a head kick by Watkins. #KD#
Bosanac lands a big head kick that sends Watkins tumbling to the mat! Bosanac takes a step backwards and waves Watkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Watkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bosanac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Craig Watkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bosanac lands a nice looking body kick.
Bosanac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Bosanac moves out of range easily.
Watkins misses with a low kick.
Bosanac takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Watkins instigates a clinch. #T3#
Bosanac displaying some good clinch control by pressing Watkins up against the cage.
Watkins avoiding damage as Bosanac throws knees to the body.
Bosanac is working for takedown but Watkins is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Watkins manages to break the clinch.
Watkins slips under a jab from Bosanac.
Watkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Watkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Watkins looks to move away, Bosanac throws a big counter combo but Watkins just gets out of the way.
A head kick misses from Watkins.
Danga de danga de dang - Watkins scores with a four punch combination!
Watkins dips to his left and cracks Bosanac with an uppercut!
Watkins defending well as Bosanac loads up on a big left hand.
Watkins misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Watkins connects with the punch.
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bosanac looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Watkins checks a leg kick.
Bosanac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Watkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watkins throws a big shot that misses.
Bosanac takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Watkins throws a series of punches but Bosanac moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bosanac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosanac throws a hook but Watkins avoids it easily.
Watkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Craig Watkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Bosanac checks a leg kick nicely.
Bosanac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Watkins.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bosanac avoids the head kick by Watkins.
Bosanac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watkins.
Watkins defending well as Bosanac loads up on a big left hand.
Bosanac moves to clinch but Watkins breaks away
and Watkins counters with a nice body shot.
Good leg kick by Watkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Watkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bosanac.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Bosanac chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Watkins checks a leg kick.
Watkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bosanac.
Bosanac takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Watkins misses with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Watkins misses
and Bosanac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosanac throws out the jab.
Bosanac moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWatkins.
Watkins lands a jab.
Watkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bosanac misses with a low kick.
Watkins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bosanac will feel that in the morning.
Bosanac misses with a low kick.
Bosanac lands a big head kick that sends Watkins to the canvas! Bosanac follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Bosanac!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Leo Bosanac made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 166
Date: Aug 03, 2022

#R1#
Watkins punishes Stanley's body with a nice straight punch.
Stanley swings for the body but Watkins moves out of range.
Stanley scores with a nice head shot.
Stanley scores with a shot to the body.
Watkins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Roger Michael Stanley has been cut.
Watkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Watkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Watkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Stanley avoids the damage to the body.
Stanley jumps guard but Watkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Watkins prevents a body shot from Stanley.
Watkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Watkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watkins throws a head kick but Stanley moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanley blocks a head kick by Watkins.
Watkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Watkins duly obliges. #T1#
Watkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley with a nice cross.
Watkins throws a head kick but Stanley moves out of range. #CL#
Watkins drives through and clinches with Stanley against the cage.
Stanley prevents Watkins from breaking the clinch.
Stanley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Watkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Stanley has double underhooks. #BC#
Watkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Stanley finds it's target.
Watkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watkins wants to clinch up but Stanley keeps it at a distance.#KD2#
Stanley cracks Watkins with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Watkins looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stanley finish him? #ROC2#Watkins is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watkins misses with a body shot
and Stanley counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Michael Stanley!
A relieved looking Roger Michael Stanley 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 160
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Barkley throws the left hand but Watkins avoids the punch easily.
Watkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barkley.
Barkley cracks a nice hook into Watkins's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Barkley.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Watkins.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Watkins staying out of range there.
Watkins tries to land a front kick but Barkley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barkley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barkley blocks a head kick by Watkins.
Watkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barkley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Barkley misses.
Barkley lands a really nice looking cross but Watkins seems unphased.
Watkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Watkins throws a head kick but Barkley moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins throws a chopping leg kick but Barkley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Barkley is looking to clinch but Watkins is avoiding it.
Barkley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Watkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barkley eats them both and turns towards Watkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Watkins instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Watkins blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Barkley lands a left hand.
Watkins blocking some punches.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Watkins controls his hands.
Barkley trying to land knees to the body.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Watkins blocking some punches.
Watkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Barkley won't allow it.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watkins is trying to break the clinch but Barkley is controlling him.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Watkins avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Barkley is leaning against Watkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Watkins.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Watkins controls the action.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Watkins controls the action.
Barkley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watkins's efforts to push away.
Watkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Barkley missing with knees to the body.
Barkley misses with a knee strike.
Barkley tries to land knees in the clinch but Watkins avoids the damage to the body.
Barkley tries to land knees in the clinch but Watkins avoids the damage to the body.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Watkins controls his hands.
Watkins takes a shot to the head.
Watkins is looking to control Barkley's arms but Barkley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Watkins has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Watkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watkins misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Watkins misses.
Barkley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barkley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barkley throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Watkins counters with a head kick that drops Barkley to the mat! Barkley scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Barkley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barkley.
Watkins thuds his shin into the meat of Barkley's side.
Watkins throws a series of punches but Barkley moves out of range.
That kick from Barkley tenderised Watkins's leg. Watkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barkley lands a glancing blow to the side of Watkins's head.
Barkley misses with a jab to the body
and Watkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Barkley is rocked!
Barkley gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Watkins points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Barkley wakes up just in time to hear Watkins thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Watkins!
After winning the bout, Craig Watkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 153
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
McGuire shoots in but no luck this time.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watkins misses with a body kick.
Watkins misses with the combination.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Watkins moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Watkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Watkins misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Watkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watkins moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.#T1#
Watkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Watkins misses with a hook.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Watkins.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Watkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watkins misses with a few strikes there.
Watkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Watkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Watkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Watkins moves out of range.
We've been informed that McGuire 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.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire tries to clinch but Watkins moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watkins is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Watkins tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
McGuire has picked Watkins up - he's going for a ride! McGuire dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McGuire works his foot free and advances to mount.
Watkins'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.
Watkins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Watkins is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
McGuire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Watkins is looking to escape.
Watkins wants to control but McGuire is having none of it.
Watkins regains half guard.#SUB2#
McGuire seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Watkins is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Landon McGuire!
Our winner, Landon McGuire, 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 146
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
Watkins tries to clinch but Kirk moves out of range.
Kirk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kirk thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Kirk's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kirk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Watkins is able to avoid easily.
Watkins swings for the body but Kirk moves out of range.
Watkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kirk throws a nice looking combination but Watkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watkins is looking to clinch.
Watkins missing with a left hand there. Kirk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Watkins tries to clinch up but Kirk circles away and keeps his distance.
Kirk blocks a head kick by Watkins.
Kirk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kirk counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick from Kirk misses.
Watkins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Watkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Watkins prevents a body shot from Kirk. #T1#
Kirk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watkins blocks a body shot from Kirk.
A frustrated look appears on Watkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Watkins takes a shot to the head.
Watkins blocks an uppercut.
Kirk working aggressively here.
Kirk misses with some punches.
Kirk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watkins's elbow.
Kirk prevents Watkins from breaking the clinch.
Kirk tries a body shot but Watkins blocks it.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
Kirk tries a body shot but Watkins blocks it.
Kirk can't find room to land a body shot as Watkins controls the action.
Kirk misses with the head strike. #BC#
Kirk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Watkins takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL#
Kirk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kirk gets through Watkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Watkins takes a shot to the head.
Kirk pushes Watkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Watkins tries a body shot but Kirk blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk throws a head punch that misses.
Kirk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watkins is trying to push Kirk away but Kirk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirk.
Watkins prevents Kirk from breaking the clinch.
Watkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Watkins misses. #T3#
Watkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Watkins clinches up against the cage.
Kirk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
Watkins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kirk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Watkins can turn it around.
Kirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
Watkins blocks an uppercut.
Kirk lands a hook that snaps the head of Watkins backwards.
Watkins slows down the pace here.
Kirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kirk misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Watkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kirk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Watkins manages to break the clinch.
Kirk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watkins misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Kirk - just one landing.
Watkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Kirk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Watkins.
Kirk clobbers Watkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Watkins.
Watkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Watkins is rocked!
Watkins misses with an uppercut.
Watkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Kirk pushes him off.
Kirk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kirk with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Kirk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Watkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Watkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirk finish him?
Watkins throws a head kick but Kirk moves out of range.
It appears Kirk was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fighters circling - Kirk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Kirk tests Watkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Watkins misses
and Kirk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Watkins works the jab nicely.
Kirk misses with a low kick as Watkins jumps back.
Watkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kirk misses the shot to the body.
Watkins throws a combination that misses
and Kirk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Watkins has closed the distance and engaged Kirk in a clinch.
Watkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Watkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kirk swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Watkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk misses with a looping right.
Kirk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Watkins's sensitive parts. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Watkins. Those never looked like landing.
Watkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kirk connects with a solid leg kick.
Watkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirk.
Watkins unleashes a big counter combination but Kirk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kirk slips a jab and a cross from Watkins.
Watkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kirk counters with a right hand to the body.
Watkins misses with a body shot.
Kirk scores with a body shot.
Watkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Watkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kirk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kirk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watkins walks into a stiff left hand from Kirk.
Watkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirk misses with an uppercut.
Kirk misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Kirk, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Watkins misses the target.
Kirk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL2#
Watkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Watkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kirk has Watkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watkins can do to turn this around?
Kirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kirk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch.
Kirk lands with a good body shot.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Kirk rushes Watkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Watkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Watkins looks to land a combination. Kirk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#KD2#
Watkins lands a big right hand that sends Kirk crashing to the mat! Watkins stays standing though and waves Kirk back to his feet!#ROC2#Kirk is rocked!
Craig Watkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Kirk counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Kirk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirk scores with a hook.
Watkins finds Kirk's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kirk flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Watkins lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kirk will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Watkins!
Craig Watkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, James Kirk stepped up to the mic, saying 'KHAAAAAAN!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 134
Date: Apr 06, 2022

#R1#
Watkins throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Watkins lands a jab to Machado's midsection.
Watkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Watkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machado's sensitive parts.
Craig Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A decent looking cross lands there for Watkins.#CL2#
Watkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machado, pushing him back against the cage.
Watkins prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Watkins lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Watkins fails to land.
Machado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Watkins tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Watkins back against the cage.
Watkins misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Machado's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Watkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Watkins manages to break the clinch.
Watkins misses with a two punch combination.
Machado is looking to counter punch.
Machado throws a body punch but Watkins moves out of range. #T1#
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watkins's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Machado blocks the leg kick.
Watkins lands with a straight right. Machado didn't see that one coming.
Watkins looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Machado was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Machado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Watkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Watkins has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Machado should have avoided that one.
Watkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Machado throws a nice looking combination but Watkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Watkins ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watkins drops his hands momentarily and Machado needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Watkins just on the top of the head. Watkins drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Watkins - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 128
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
Watkins lands with a hook. Law tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Watkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Law sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Law fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Watkins sprawls well initially but Law persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Law not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Law is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Watkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Law prevents Watkins from standing back up.
Law missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura but Watkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Law wants to work for an arm triangle but Watkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Law throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Law throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Law thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Watkins's head.
Law 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.
Watkins is looking to escape.
Law missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watkins is trying to stand up here but Law is controlling him well. #SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Watkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Law 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.
Law thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Watkins to regain full guard.
Watkins wants to stand up but Law is controlling him.
Law keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Watkins's head.#T2#
Watkins wants to stand up but Law is controlling him.
Watkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Watkins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Law presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Watkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watkins.
Watkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Law pulls guard.
Watkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Law looking for subs off his back but Watkins has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Law looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Law looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Watkins stands up and beckons Law to join him on the feet. #TD#
Law throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Watkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Law is in Watkins's guard.
Law distracts Watkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Watkins has wrist control.
Law stands up over Watkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Law slips nicely into half guard.
Law thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4##ES2#
Watkins kicks Law off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Watkins has Law up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Watkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Law manages to avoid it.
Law avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Craig Watkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Watkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Law blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Watkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Law's head backwards.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Watkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Watkins wants to slow Law down by chopping away at his legs.
Law appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Watkins lands with a left to the head.
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch.
Watkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Watkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watkins misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Watkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Law is trying to pull guard but Watkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Watkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Law under the eye.
Law ducks right into an uppercut from Watkins. #T1#
Watkins takes a swing at Law's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watkins. #CL2#
Watkins clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Watkins. #TD#
Law has picked Watkins up - he's going for a ride! Law dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Watkins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Law is on him like a limpet, forcing Watkins back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Law stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Law.
Watkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laws head.
Law is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Law fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watkins lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Watkins tries to throw a body punch but Law avoids it by throwing Watkins back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Watkins fails to land. #BC2#
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Watkins misses with an uppercut.
Craig Watkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Watkins.
Law changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Law avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Watkins wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Watkins moves into range and clinches up with Law.
A short right from Watkins on the inside.
Watkins working aggressively here.
Watkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Law jumps guard but Watkins stands there with Law around his waist. Law gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Watkins working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Watkins fails to land. #T3#
Watkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Law backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Watkins.
Watkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Watkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Law jumps guard but Watkins stands there with Law around his waist. Law gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Watkins.
Watkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Watkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Law.
Law wants to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Watkins.
Craig Watkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Watkins lands a body shot.
Law tries for a takedown but Watkins manages to get underhooks.
Watkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Law backwards. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch.
Watkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Law. #CL2#
Law tries to keep at a distance but Watkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law takes a shot to the head.
Law has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Watkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Watkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Law is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Watkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Law loads up on a big right hand but Watkins slips the punch.
No joy there for Watkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Law shoots in but no luck this time.
Watkins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Watkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watkins misses with a looping right.
Watkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Law. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick lands for Watkins.
Craig Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Watkins clinches.
Watkins lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Law blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Watkins throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watkins. #BC2#
Watkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Law tries for a takedown but Watkins circles away easily
and Watkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Law.
No luck for Law with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Watkins rushes Law and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Watkins working aggressively here.
Watkins throws a head punch that misses.
Watkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Law. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Law avoids the body shot from Watkins.
Watkins misses with a body shot #TD#
and Law counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Law.

Watkins has his feet on Law's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Law fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Law fails with the takedown
and Watkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watkins lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#Law is rocked!#CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Law is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Law or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Law gets control of Watkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Law will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Law seems to have got his legs back now.
Law trying to strike off his back. #T3##SU2#
Watkins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Watkins throws a head punch that misses.
Watkins lands a right hand.
Watkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watkins tries a body shot but Law blocks it.
Law blocking some punches.
Law tries for a takedown. No joy.
Watkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Law backwards. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Law changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watkins tries to avoid it but Law manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watkins to the ground. Watkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Law moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Law throws a big counter combination but Watkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Watkins rushes Law and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Watkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Watkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Law's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watkins leaves Law with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Watkins 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.
Watkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Law.
Law shoots in looking for a takedown but Watkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Law's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Watkins fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Law to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Law looks to clinch but Watkins throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Law taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Craig Watkins!
A relieved looking Craig Watkins 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 119
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Watkins avoids the head kick by Kazuma. #CL2#
Watkins drives through and clinches with Kazuma against the cage.
Kazuma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Kazuma breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kazuma takes the fight into the clinch.
Kazuma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kazuma takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watkins throws a hook to the side of Kazuma's head but Kazuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Kazuma moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Watkins breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Kazuma feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Watkins sprawling to the canvas! Watkins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kazuma finish him?! #ROC#Watkins is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazuma manages to avoid it.
Watkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Kazuma finish him?#CL#
Kazuma pushes Watkins up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kazuma. #BC2#
Watkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Kazuma manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Watkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watkins seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Watkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Watkins clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kazuma breaks the clinch.
Watkins drops his hands momentarily. Kazuma doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Watkins staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Watkins doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiryu Kazuma!
Kiryu Kazuma retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Kiryu Kazuma, 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 112
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1#
DeAngelo throws a series of strikes that have Watkins backpedaling.
DeAngelo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watkins.
DeAngelo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeAngelo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeAngelo connects with the punch.#ROC#Watkins is rocked!
Watkins misses the jab.
Watkins is still on wobbly legs! Can DeAngelo finish him?#CL2#
Watkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Watkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Watkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from DeAngelo.
Watkins throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Watkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeAngelo misses with a body punch
and Watkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeAngelo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
DeAngelo throws a shot from downtown. Watkins moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watkins. DeAngelo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Watkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##KD2#
Watkins feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends DeAngelo sprawling to the canvas! DeAngelo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Watkins finish him?! #ROC2#DeAngelo is rocked!
A big right from DeAngelo misses.
Oh DeAngelo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeAngelo misses with a shot to the body
and Watkins counters with a big right hand! Oh DeAngelo is in trouble here! Watkins follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Watkins!
Our winner, Craig Watkins, 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 105
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Hall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watkins's waist but Watkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hall off to one side.
Watkins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Watkins tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.
Hall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hall swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Watkins counters with a two punch combo.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Watkins tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hall misses the target.
Watkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Watkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hall counters with a two punch combo.
We've been hearing reports that Hall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Watkins tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
Hall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Watkins is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Hall feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Watkins rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hall fails to pull guard.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Watkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Watkins blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hall.
Watkins scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Watkins.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Watkins controls his hands.
Watkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Watkins lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Hall wants the takedown. Watkins is fighting it off but Hall persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Watkins's guard against the cage.

Watkins kicks Hall off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch.
Watkins lands a body shot.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Watkins smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sirus Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Watkins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Watkins slips under a jab from Hall.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watkins! But no joy.
Watkins is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Hall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Watkins instigates a clinch.
Watkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Watkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hall throws an elbow that misses.
Watkins lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Watkins.
A short right from Watkins. #T4#
Good body shot from Watkins.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Watkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
A body shot lands from Watkins.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watkins.
Nice body punch from Watkins - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sirus Hall has been cut.
Watkins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hall seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Watkins can turn it around.
Watkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Watkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Watkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watkins.
Still in the clinch, Watkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
Watkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Watkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watkins lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Hall is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watkins throws a big uppercut that drops Hall! More strikes from Watkins and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hall lies dazed against the cage as Watkins celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Watkins!
Craig Watkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CMMA 176 Tavares v Watkins
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Watkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Watkins gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watkins.
Tavares has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Watkins.
Watkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watkins working aggressively here.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Tavares lands with an uppercut that bounces Watkins off the cage and back into range.#KD#
Tavares cracks Watkins with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tavares has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Watkins to stand back up!#ROC#Watkins is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins looks to clinch
and Tavares counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Tavares!
As Manny Tavares got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: When clinch spamming goes wrong. You're more predictable than my 86% ko rate'.

Event: CMMA 161 Wagner v Kanaani
Date: Sep 24, 2021

#R1#
Watkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watkins manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Watkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Watkins. #BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Watkins instigates a clinch.
Watkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Watkins pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watkins lands a left hand.
Watkins tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but Watkins has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Watkins.
Watkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Watkins.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Watkins - that landed with a thud.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Watkins lands a shot to the body.
Gonzalez tries a body shot but Watkins blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Watkins as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Watkins on the inside. #T1#
Watkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez is trying to force a seperation but Watkins has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Watkins.
Watkins lands with a light punch inside.
Gonzalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Watkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watkins is working Gonzalez over against the cage.
Watkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzalez tries to work over Watkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzalez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzalez blocks a body shot from Watkins.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
Watkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Watkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watkins blocks an elbow strike from Gonzalez.
A head punch on the inside from Watkins fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez prevents a body shot from Watkins. #T2#
A short right from Watkins on the inside.
Watkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watkins lands a right hand.
Watkins tries to throw a body punch but Gonzalez avoids it by throwing Watkins back against the cage.
Watkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Gonzalez.
Watkins tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
Gonzalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Watkins pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watkins.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action.
Watkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watkins lands a left hand.
Watkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Watkins tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Watkins.
Gonzalez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
Watkins tries to throw a body punch but Gonzalez avoids it by throwing Watkins back against the cage. #T3#
Nice body punch from Watkins - that landed with a thud.
Watkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watkins tries to throw a body punch but Gonzalez avoids it by throwing Watkins back against the cage.
Gonzalez tries to work over Watkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action. #BC#
Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez sizes up Watkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Watkins avoids it easily.
Watkins is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Craig Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Watkins darts in and clinches Gonzalez up against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Watkins.
Watkins blocks the elbow strike.
Watkins tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzalez pushes Watkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Watkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Watkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action.
Gonzalez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Watkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Watkins.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watkins blocks a body shot from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands an elbow inside that Watkins shrugs off.
Watkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gonzalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
A short body shot lands from Watkins as the two fighters clinch.
Watkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Watkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Watkins 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##CL2#
Watkins forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Watkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watkins throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzalez lands a body punch.
Watkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Watkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez wants to break free but Watkins has control.
Watkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins blocks an uppercut.
Watkins misses with the head strike.
Watkins tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Watkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonzalez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Watkins. #T1#
Watkins lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Watkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Watkins duly obliges.
Watkins wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Watkins wants to clinch.
Watkins wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body.
Watkins tries to clinch up.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzalez scores with a three punch combo!
Gonzalez throws a jab when Watkins was well out of range.#CL2#
Watkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Watkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Watkins.
Watkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Gonzalez.
A shot in the inside from Watkins.
A right hand to the body from Gonzalez.
Watkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Watkins.
Watkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
Craig Watkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
Gonzalez can't break the clinch.
Gonzalez lands a shoulder strike.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Watkins lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
Watkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonzalez's efforts to push away.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Watkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gonzalez works on Watkins's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Gonzalez.
Craig Watkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Watkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonzalez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez looks for the body kick but Watkins saw that one coming. #CL2#
Watkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow strike.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Gonzalez - that landed with a thud.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Watkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Watkins wants to clinch.
Watkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watkins tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gonzalez.
Watkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonzalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzalez circles away.
Watkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Hector Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Watkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez, pushing him back against the cage.
Gonzalez tries to work over Watkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzalez struggles to land a body shot inside as Watkins controls his hands. #T1#
Watkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow. #BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez misses with the body kick
and Watkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Watkins is looking to clinch.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Watkins strikes.#CL#
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow strike.
Gonzalez struggles to land a body shot inside as Watkins controls his hands.
A short left from Gonzalez.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez can't find room to land a body shot as Watkins controls the action. #T2##BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Watkins. #CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Watkins misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Watkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gonzalez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins blocking some punches. #T3#
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gonzalez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watkins's brow.
Gonzalez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but Watkins won't allow it.
Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but Watkins won't allow it.
Watkins blocking some punches.
Gonzalez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez - that landed with a thud.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watkins wants to clinch.
Watkins tries to clinch up.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watkins.
Watkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
Watkins tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves away
and Gonzalez counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Watkins clinches up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watkins blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gonzalez throws an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Watkins 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Watkins!
An out of breath Craig Watkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CMMA 144 Wagner v Lafayette
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Watkins.
Hopkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Watkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hopkins counters with a left to the body.
We've been told by Hopkins's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hopkins misses with a jab to the body
letting Watkins counter with a right hand.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Watkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopkins with a body shot.
Watkins wants to clinch.
Watkins closes the distance but Hopkins moves to the side
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Watkins misses.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Watkins lands a two punch combo. #T1##CL2#
Watkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Watkins misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Watkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Watkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Hopkins.
Watkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopkins throws an elbow but it misses.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action. #BC#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopkins off the cage and back into range.
Watkins moves to clinch but Hopkins breaks away
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Watkins's body.
A jab from Watkins does it's job there.#T2#
Watkins wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins throws a big counter combination but Watkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Watkins is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
Watkins is looking to clinch.
Watkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins backing away here, and Watkins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Watkins is looking to clinch.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Watkins is out of range.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watkins avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Hopkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Watkins tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins tries to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watkins tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It appears Hopkins was looking to counter with a kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
Watkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Hopkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Watkins tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Watkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Watkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Watkins is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it. #CL2#
Watkins drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage.
Watkins lands an uppercut.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Hopkins.
Watkins blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watkins tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Watkins is rocked!
Watkins blocks an uppercut.
Watkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him?
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Hopkins lands a right hand.
Watkins blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tory Hopkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Watkins wants to clinch up but Hopkins keeps it at a distance.
Watkins throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
No joy there for Watkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Watkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Watkins misses with a double jab.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Watkins.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Watkins off balance momentarily.
Tory Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
Hopkins scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Watkins wants to clinch up but Hopkins keeps it at a distance.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Watkins tries to clinch up.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Watkins lands a high kick! #CL2#
Watkins rushes Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hopkins lands a damaging elbow.
Watkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Hopkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watkins.
Tory Hopkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Watkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Watkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Watkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watkins lands with a left to the head.
Watkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watkins backwards.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watkins can do to turn this around?
Watkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watkins.
Watkins lands a right hand.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Watkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopkinss head.
Watkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Watkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Watkins as the two fighters clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hopkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watkins's brow.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Watkins cracks Hopkins with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watkins blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Watkins.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Watkins scores with a shot to the side of Hopkins's head.
Watkins blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A short uppercut from Watkins.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
Watkins tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Watkins back against the cage.
Watkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hopkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watkins's brow.
Watkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
Watkins misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Watkins.
Watkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins throws an elbow that misses.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Watkins lands with a right to the head.
Watkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Watkins lands with a light punch inside.
Watkins dodges an elbow strike from Hopkins.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Watkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands. #BC#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Watkins wants to clinch.
Hopkins quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Watkins is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Watkins.
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!
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Watkins moves out of range.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Watkins is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Craig Watkins 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Hopkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Watkins is able to avoid easily.
Watkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hopkins backs up against the cage.
Watkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hopkins sizes up Watkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Watkins.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Watkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Watkins tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Watkins wants to clinch.#T1#
Watkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hopkins is looking to chop away at Watkins's legs.
Watkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watkins scores with a hook.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watkins.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
Watkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hopkins counters with a good low kick that Watkins was not able to check.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.#T2#
Watkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Hopkins misses its target.
Watkins is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hopkins counters with a nice body shot.
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Watkins.
Hopkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Craig Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watkins misses with a kick to the body.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
Watkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watkins moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Hopkins tries to keep at a distance but Watkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Watkins blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
Watkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Watkins.
Watkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Watkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Watkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Hopkins.
Watkins tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hopkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Watkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Watkins as the two fighters clinch.
Watkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watkins blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Watkins.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watkins.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Watkins.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Watkins.
Watkins misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Craig Watkins.
I think Watkins 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CMMA XS1 Kaupens v Kushnirov
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1##CL#
Watkins moves into range and clinches up with Yarborough.
Watkins misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yarborough.
Watkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yarborough tries a body shot but Watkins blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
Yarborough tries a body shot but Watkins blocks it.
Yarborough tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yarborough working aggressively here.
Watkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yarborough gets through Watkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yarborough.
Watkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Yarborough controls his hands.
Watkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Yarborough controls his hands.
Yarborough blocks a body shot from Watkins.
Yarborough scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yarborough works on Watkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Watkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watkins tries to throw a body punch but Yarborough avoids it by throwing Watkins back against the cage.
Watkins lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Yarborough controls the action.
Yarborough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watkins lands with a right to the head.
Yarborough gets through Watkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Watkins.
Yarborough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watkins pushes Yarborough back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Watkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watkins misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Watkins - that landed with a thud.
Yarborough looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
A short body shot lands from Watkins as the two fighters clinch.
Watkins tries a body shot but Yarborough blocks it.
Yarborough prevents a body shot from Watkins.
Yarborough's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yarboroughs head.
Watkins pushes Yarborough back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Watkins.
Yarborough lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Watkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yarborough misses with some punches.
Watkins misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Watkins.
Yarborough lands a body shot in the clinch.
Watkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watkins blocks a body shot from Yarborough. #T2#
Watkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Watkins.
Watkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Watkins cracks Yarborough with a nice body shot.
Watkins lands a body punch.
Watkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Watkins lands a shoulder strike.
Watkins scores with a hook to the body.
Watkins digs a right hand into Yarborough's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yarborough's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Watkins.
Watkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yarboroughs head.
Watkins pushes Yarborough back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Watkins digs a right hand into Yarborough's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yarborough's gas tank.
Watkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Watkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watkins lands a shot to the body.
Watkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Watkins.
Watkins is leaning against Yarborough and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Watkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yarborough has a couple of punches blocked by Watkins. #T3#
Watkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watkins lands a nice uppercut.
Watkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Watkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yarborough swings wildly with an uppercut but Watkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Watkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yarborough backwards.
Yarborough prevents a body shot from Watkins.
Watkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Yarborough controls his hands.
Watkins scores with a hook to the body.
Watkins lands a body shot.
Watkins lands a left hand.
Yarborough misses with a punch on the inside.
Watkins scores with a shot to the side of Yarborough's head.
Watkins pushes Yarborough back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Watkins digs a right hand underneath Yarborough's ribcage. Yarborough let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Watkins.
Watkins tries to throw a body punch but Yarborough avoids it by throwing Watkins back against the cage.
Watkins gets through Yarborough's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Watkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yarborough.
Yarborough can't find room to land a body shot as Watkins controls the action.
Watkins lands an uppercut.
Watkins tries a body shot but Yarborough blocks it.
A short left from Watkins.
Watkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yarborough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watkins's elbow.
Watkins misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Watkins tries to throw a body punch but Yarborough avoids it by throwing Watkins back against the cage.
Watkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yarborough lands with a light punch inside.
Yarborough misses with some punches.
Yarborough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yarborough blocks a body shot from Watkins.
Watkins lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yarborough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Watkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yarborough scores with a hook to the body.
Watkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Yarborough blocks a body shot from Watkins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Watkins dominated that round.
That's time! Watkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Watkins closes the distance and clinches.
Yarborough misses with some punches.
Watkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Watkins blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Watkins fails to land.
Watkins working aggressively here.
Watkins scores with a shot to the side of Yarborough's head.
Watkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Watkins tries a body shot but Yarborough blocks it.
Yarborough blocks a body shot from Watkins.
Watkins has a couple of punches blocked by Yarborough.
Watkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
Watkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yarborough backwards.
Watkins misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Watkins.
Yarborough is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yarborough.
Watkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yarborough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Watkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yarborough backwards.
Watkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yarborough can't find room to land a body shot as Watkins controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Watkins.
Yarborough prevents a body shot from Watkins.
Watkins lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
Yarborough prevents a body shot from Watkins.
Watkins lands a right hand.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Yarborough controls the action.
Watkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yarborough backwards.
Watkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Yarborough backwards.
Watkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Watkins.
Yarborough throws a punch but it's blocked by Watkins.
Watkins lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Craig Watkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Watkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yarborough backwards.
Watkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yarborough can't find room to land a body shot as Watkins controls the action.
Yarborough is working Watkins over against the cage.#T2#
Yarborough misses with the head strike.
Watkins scores with a hook to the body.
Yarborough prevents a body shot from Watkins.
Yarborough's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watkins lands with a right to the head.
Yarborough misses with the head strike.
Watkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yarborough's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watkins tries to work over Yarborough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Watkins.
Watkins lands a nice uppercut.
Craig Watkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yarborough misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough swings wildly with an uppercut but Watkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yarborough throws a punch but it's blocked by Watkins.
Yarborough struggles to land a body shot inside as Watkins controls his hands. #T3#
Yarborough throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
Watkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Yarborough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yarborough tries to throw a body punch but Watkins avoids it by throwing Yarborough back against the cage.
Watkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yarborough.
Watkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yarborough can do to turn this around?
Yarborough swings wildly with an uppercut but Watkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Watkins fails to land.
Yarborough swings wildly with an uppercut but Watkins uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Watkins blocks an uppercut.
Yarborough tries to throw a body punch but Watkins avoids it by throwing Yarborough back against the cage.
Yarborough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yarborough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yarborough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yarborough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yarborough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Yarborough.
Yarborough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yarborough tries to throw a body punch but Watkins avoids it by throwing Yarborough back against the cage.
Yarborough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yarborough misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Watkins dominated that second round.
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##CL#
Watkins moves into the clinch.
Watkins blocking some punches.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watkins prevents a body shot from Yarborough.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yarborough tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watkins blocking some punches.
Yarborough misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
Yarborough lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watkins.
Yarborough throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yarborough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yarborough tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Yarborough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yarborough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watkins backwards.
Yarborough misses with some punches.
Yarborough struggles to land a body shot inside as Watkins controls his hands.
Watkins blocks a body shot from Yarborough.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yarborough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yarborough has a couple of punches blocked by Watkins.
Yarborough throws a head punch that misses.
Yarborough tries a body shot but Watkins blocks it.
Yarborough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watkins is working Yarborough over against the cage.
Yarborough misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Yarborough misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
A head punch on the inside from Yarborough fails to land.
Yarborough throws a punch but it's blocked by Watkins.
Yarborough swings wildly with an uppercut but Watkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with some punches.
Yarborough struggles to land a body shot inside as Watkins controls his hands.
Yarborough tries to throw a body punch but Watkins avoids it by throwing Yarborough back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Watkins fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yarborough. #T3#
Yarborough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yarborough.
Watkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watkins blocking some punches.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yarborough has a couple of punches blocked by Watkins.
Yarborough blocks a body shot from Watkins.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
Yarborough misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yarborough struggles to land a body shot inside as Watkins controls his hands. #T4#
Yarborough lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yarborough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
Yarborough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yarborough misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins blocks a body shot from Yarborough.
Watkins tries to throw a body punch but Yarborough avoids it by throwing Watkins back against the cage.
Watkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watkins blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yarborough misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough misses with some punches.
James Yarborough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, Yarborough scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yarborough lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Yarborough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watkins 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Watkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Craig Watkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CMMA 117 Hallbjornsson v Olsen
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Watkins instigates a clinch.
Watkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murdock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Watkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watkins misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Watkins.
Watkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watkins tries to work over Murdock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Watkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watkins.
A head punch on the inside from Watkins fails to land.
Watkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murdock lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
Watkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Watkins on the inside.
Watkins prevents a body shot from Murdock.
Watkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Watkins fails to land.
Watkins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murdock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Watkins can turn it around.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watkins's elbow.
Murdock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Watkins.
Watkins pushes Murdock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Watkins tries to work over Murdock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Watkins blocks a body shot from Murdock.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Watkins throws a head punch that misses.
Watkins misses with some punches. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murdock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watkins.
Watkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watkins is leaning against Murdock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Watkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Watkins fails to land.
Murdock blocks an uppercut.
Watkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Murdock.
Watkins lands a body punch.
Murdock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watkins misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murdock.
Watkins has a couple of punches blocked by Murdock.
Watkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Watkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Murdock controls his hands.
Watkins tries to work over Murdock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watkins misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watkins tries to work over Murdock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watkins tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
Watkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Murdock controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
Watkins has a couple of punches blocked by Murdock.
Murdock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Watkins.
Watkins pushes Murdock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Watkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
Watkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Murdock controls his hands.
Watkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murdocks head.
Watkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Watkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watkins's elbow.
Watkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Watkins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Watkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Murdock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Watkins tries to clinch
and Murdock counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
Murdock has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murdock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Watkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Watkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
Watkins throws a head punch that misses.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Watkins.
Murdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murdock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watkins misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Watkins pushes Murdock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Watkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Watkins.
Watkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murdock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watkins digs a right hand into Murdock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murdock's gas tank.
Watkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Watkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murdock working aggressively here.
Watkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
Watkins misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock misses with some punches.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murdock blocks an uppercut.
Watkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murdock backwards. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Watkins fails to land.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Watkins controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Murdock.
Watkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Murdock controls his hands.
Murdock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Watkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig Watkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Watkins tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
Murdock working aggressively here.
Murdock stalling against the cage.
Watkins misses with a body punch. #T3#
Watkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murdock working aggressively here.
Murdock misses with some punches.
Watkins blocks a body shot from Murdock.
Murdock tries a body shot but Watkins blocks it.
Murdock prevents a body shot from Watkins. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Watkins avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Murdock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Craig Watkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Murdock avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Murdock clinches up with Watkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
Murdock is trying to break the clinch but Watkins has him pressed against the cage.
Watkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
Murdock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as Watkins controls the action. #T1#
Murdock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murdock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Watkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Murdock controls his hands.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
Watkins tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it. #T2#
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Watkins avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Murdock misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock digs a right hand into Watkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watkins's gas tank.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murdock misses with the head strike. #T3#
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watkins misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
Murdock displaying some good clinch control by pressing Watkins up against the cage.
Murdock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Watkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
Charles Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Murdock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Craig Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watkins tests Murdock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watkins staying out of range there.
Murdock swats away the attempt to clinch by Watkins.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watkins tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Watkins wants to clinch up but Murdock keeps it at a distance.
Murdock throws out a loose jab but Watkins uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Murdock gets tackled into the cage by Watkins. Watkins maintains the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Murdock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Watkins 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Craig Watkins!
After winning the bout, Craig Watkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 106: Contenders II
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar circles away.
Escobar throws a jab when Watkins was well out of range.
It seemed like Watkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Escobar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watkins tries to clinch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Escobar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watkins.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Escobar tries to keep at a distance but Watkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Watkins scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins working aggressively here. #BC#
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Watkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Escobar throws out a leg kick but Watkins moves out of range and Escobar only half commits.
Watkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - Escobar coming out on top.
Escobar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watkins darts in trying to clinch
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Escobar keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Escobar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Escobar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Watkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Watkins wants to stand up but Escobar is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Watkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Escobar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Watkins is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Escobar in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Escobar prevents Watkins from standing back up.
Escobar is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escobar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escobar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watkins on the side of the head.
Watkins tries to clinch up.
Watkins takes one on the button.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watkins.
Watkins unleashes a big counter combination but Escobar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Watkins tries to clinch up but Escobar circles away and keeps his distance.
Watkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watkins checks the leg kick.
Escobar looks for a takedown but Watkins sprawls well.#T3#
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watkins.
Watkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Escobar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Watkins.
Watkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar digs a right hand underneath Watkins's ribcage. Watkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Watkins throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Watkins pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watkins pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watkins misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Escobar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Watkins pushes Escobar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice cross by Watkins.#T4#
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Watkins wants to clinch.
Watkins moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Escobar misses with a hook. Watkins ducked under it nicely.
Watkins misses with a kick to the body.
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Escobar misses with a hook.
Escobar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Watkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Watkins working aggressively here.
Watkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Watkins avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Escobar takes a swing at Watkins's ribcage but misses.
Escobar throws a right hand that Watkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Watkins also avoids with ease.
Escobar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Watkins in his tracks.
Watkins tries to clinch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Watkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watkins blocks a jab.
Watkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Escobar blocks a head kick by Watkins. #CL2#
Watkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobar, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watkins.
Watkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Escobar.
Watkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Watkins fails to land.
Watkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Watkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Watkins blocks an uppercut.
Watkins misses with some punches. #T1#
Watkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Watkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Watkins blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Watkins clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Escobar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Watkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Watkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Watkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
An inside leg kick from Escobar misses.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Escobar pushes him off.
Escobar dives in and grabs Watkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Watkins pushes down on Escobar's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Watkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escobar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar circles away.
Escobar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Watkins instigates a clinch.
Craig Watkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watkins lands a right hand.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Watkins.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Watkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar lands a body punch.
Escobar misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Watkins tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action. #BC#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Watkins's head but Watkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Watkins.
Watkins pushes Escobar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Watkins manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watkins tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Watkins back against the cage.
Watkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Watkins's head.
Escobar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Watkins after a bit of a struggle.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Watkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watkins lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Watkins.
Watkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Watkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watkins gets through Escobar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar tries to work over Watkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Watkins tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Escobar.
Watkins digs a right hand into Escobar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar's gas tank.
Watkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Watkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Watkins is working Escobar over against the cage.
Watkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Watkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Watkins tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Watkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watkins pushes Escobar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Watkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Watkins lands with a right to the head.
Watkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Watkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Watkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watkins.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Watkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Watkins wants to clinch up but Escobar keeps it at a distance.
Watkins is looking to clinch but Escobar is avoiding it.
Watkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watkins.
Watkins wants to clinch up but Escobar keeps it at a distance.
Watkins tries to clinch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar misses the jab.
Escobar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Watkins instigates a clinch.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Watkins.
Escobar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watkins's elbow.
Watkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watkins lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Watkins is pressed up against the cage. Escobar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Watkins down to the mat. Watkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Watkins.
Watkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head.
Escobar can't break the clinch.
Escobar tries a body shot but Watkins blocks it.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watkins lands an uppercut.
Escobar tries to score a body lock takedown but Watkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Watkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Watkins lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Watkins as the two fighters clinch.
Watkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar blocks a body shot from Watkins.
Watkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Escobar lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Watkins pushes Escobar off and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch.#T2#
Watkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Watkins lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Escobar is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watkins lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Watkins.
Watkins tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar is trying to break the clinch but Watkins is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Watkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watkins dips a shoulder and cracks Escobar with a mighty uppercut! Escobar falls back against the cage and Watkins unloads with a barrage of strikes! Escobar is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Watkins screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Watkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Craig Watkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CMMA 96 Connolly vs Longchain
Date: Apr 11, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Grande tries to keep at a distance but Watkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Watkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Watkins.
Watkins lands a left hand.
Watkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Watkins.
Watkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande looking to throw knees to the head but Watkins is blocking nicely.
Watkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Watkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Watkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande throws an elbow that misses.
Grande throws an elbow that misses.
Watkins cracks Grande with a nice body shot.
Watkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grande is breathing heavily.
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!
Watkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Watkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watkins lands a body punch.
Watkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grande.
Watkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watkins pushes Grande back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Watkins.
Nice body punch from Watkins.
A short right from Watkins on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Watkins as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Watkins presses Grande against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Watkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Watkins lands an uppercut.
Watkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Watkins.
Watkins scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Grande is rocked!
Watkins digs a right hand into Grande's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grande's gas tank.
Oh Grande is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Watkins.
Watkins pushes Grande against the cage. Watkins is working some dirty boxing. Watkins pushes off with a quick right hook! Grande goes down! Grande tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Watkins moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Watkins!
Craig Watkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CMMA 87 Lafayette vs Wagner
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Capistrant looks to land a body kick but Watkins moved away.#CL#
Watkins moves into range and clinches up with Capistrant.
Capistrant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watkins lands with a left to the head.
Watkins tries a body shot but Capistrant blocks it.
Watkins pushes Capistrant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Watkins.
Capistrant looks winded!
A short right from Watkins on the inside.
Capistrant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Capistrant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Watkins.
Nice body punch from Watkins.
A hook to the body from Watkins.
Watkins lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Capistrant backwards.
Watkins digs a right hand into Capistrant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Capistrant's gas tank.
Watkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Watkins.
Watkins lands a body shot.
Watkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Watkins lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Watkins.
Watkins pushes Capistrant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Capistrant working aggressively here.
Watkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Watkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watkins.
Watkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Watkins as the two fighters clinch.
Watkins lands a shot to the body.
Watkins gets through Capistrant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Watkins.
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!
Good body shot from Watkins.
Watkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Watkins lands a shot to the body.
I was talking to Watkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watkins. #KD#
Watkins drops Capistrant onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Capistrant is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Capistrant is rocked!
Watkins lands a big right hand that drops Capistrant! The killer instinct kicks in and Watkins finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Watkins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Watkins!
Craig Watkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CMMA 79 Dallas vs McWrestler
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Schafer throws out a loose jab but Watkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Schafer.
Schafer misses with a series of wild punches.
Schafer missing with a left hand there. Watkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watkins shoots and misses
and Watkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watkins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Schafer circles away.
Schafer throws a head kick that misses.
Schafer throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schafer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schafer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watkins. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schafer enables Watkins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schafer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schafer being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Schafer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Watkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schafer 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.
Watkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schafer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schafer tries to get out of the position.#T2#
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.
Watkins throws an elbow that misses. Schafer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watkins's guard. Nice move by Schafer!#REVR#
Watkins is pulling down on Schafer's head to control his posture.
Schafer preventing the sweep.
Watkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Watkins is trying to control the position but Schafer postures up.
Schafer prevents Watkins from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Schafer stays in close to Watkins's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schafer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schafer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schafer misses with a wild body shot.
Watkins scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Watkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schafer swings wildly with an uppercut but Watkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watkins jumps guard but Schafer stands there with Watkins around his waist. Watkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rory Schafer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Watkins.
Watkins blocks a body shot from Schafer.
Watkins prevents a body shot from Schafer.
Watkins controlling the action here for a moment.
Schafer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Schafer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watkins prevents a body shot from Schafer.
Watkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Schafer misses with some punches.
Watkins tries to stall but Schafer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schafer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Watkins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schafer uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Watkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Watkins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Schafer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Watkins.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schafer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Schafer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Watkins is looking to clinch but Schafer is avoiding it.
Schafer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watkins closes the distance and clinches up with Schafer, looking for a takedown. Watkins pushes Schafer against the cage but Schafer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schafer throws a right and a left that Watkins avoids nicely.
Schafer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Watkins if he has to take too many more of those.
Watkins misses with a takedown attempt - Schafer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schafer just misses with a punch to the body.
Schafer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rory Schafer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Watkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schafer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Watkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schafer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watkins can do to turn this around?
Watkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schafer.
A little feinted left hand from Schafer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Watkins shoots for a takedown but Schafer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schafer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Schafer looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Schafer cracks Watkins with an open hand slap.
Schafer misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Watkins misses
and Schafer counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Watkins is rocked!
Watkins shoots in but Schafer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Watkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Watkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Watkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Watkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schafer.
Schafer misses with a hook. Watkins ducked under it nicely.
Watkins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Watkins throws a head kick that misses.
Schafer looks to land a body kick but Watkins moved away.
Watkins avoids the body shot from Schafer.
Schafer scores with a nice right hand.
Schafer avoids the head kick by Watkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schafer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Watkins shoots in but Schafer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schafer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Watkins darts in looking for a takedown but Schafer gets double underhooks and turns Watkins into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Schafer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Watkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schafer.
Watkins wants to clinch.#T3#
Watkins fails to land the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schafer.
Rory Schafer is winning the standup battle so far.
Watkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and pushes Schafer back into the cage.
Schafer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schafer throws a punch but it's blocked by Watkins.
Schafer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schafer scores with a shoulder strike.
Schafer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schafer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schafer doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Schafer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schafer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Schafer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watkins.
Schafer throws a body kick that misses.
Watkins dives in and grabs Schafer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schafer pushes down on Watkins's head and hops out.
Watkins defending well as Schafer loads up on a big left hand.
Craig Watkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schafer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Watkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Schafer finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Watkins instigates a clinch.
Watkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Schafer misses with some punches.
Watkins blocks a body shot from Schafer.
Watkins blocks an uppercut.
Schafer is working Watkins over against the cage.
Schafer misses with a punch on the inside.
Schafer misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schafer.
Schafer working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Schafer dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Schafer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Watkins is looking to clinch but Schafer is avoiding it.
Schafer tries to bum rush Watkins with a series of wild strikes but Watkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schafer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Schafer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watkins slips under a jab.
Watkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Watkins shoots and misses
and Schafer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Watkins wants to clinch up but Schafer keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Schafer.
Schafer looks to throw a body kick
and Watkins counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schafer to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Watkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Watkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Schafer sprawls well. He's pushed Watkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Watkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watkins tries to clinch up.
Watkins is looking to clinch.
Watkins tries to clinch up but Schafer circles away and keeps his distance.
Watkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schafer cracks Watkins with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Watkins tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Schafer pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Watkins is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rory Schafer!
A victorious Rory Schafer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: test666
Date: Apr 08, 2020

#R1#
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Watkins raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nelson scores with a head kick.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Watkins moved away.#TD2#
Watkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nelson did well to prevent Watkins getting side control.#ES#
Nelson has one foot on Watkins's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watkins.
Watkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nelson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watkins somewhat.
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!#CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Watkins looking to throw knees to the head but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Nelson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Nelson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Watkins.
Watkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nelson avoids it.
Watkins tries for a takedown but Nelson manages to get underhooks.
Billy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Watkins.
Watkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Nelson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Watkins.
Watkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Watkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Nelson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Nelson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch.
Nelson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nelson prevents a takedown attempt 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!
Watkins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nelson walks away with a smile on his face. Watkins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Watkins thows a leg kick but Nelson checks it #TD#
and Nelson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Watkins tries to kick Nelson off in order to stand up. Nelson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Watkins wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Nelson.
Watkins tries to improve position but can't.
Watkins defending against the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nelson 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 10:9
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 10:9
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Nelson!

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