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Event:
Bellicose 107 - Prospects 6
Date: Jun 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Watkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Watkins misses with a body shot.
Watkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Geraint Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
We've been informed that Jones 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.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Watkins tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Watkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Watkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carvel Watkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watkins tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Watkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
It appears Watkins was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Watkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones tries to bum rush Watkins with a series of wild strikes but Watkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Watkins moved out of range.
Watkins is looking to counter punch.
Watkins misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watkins tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Watkins drops back down to his feet.
Watkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Watkins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watkinss head. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones works on Watkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watkins can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Watkins decides to pull guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Watkins keeps moving.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Watkins keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Watkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Watkins's head.
Watkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones working over Watkins with some ground and pound. Watkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Watkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Watkins has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Watkins's head. #ROC2#Watkins is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watkins is breathing heavily.
Watkins tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Jones is working for a kimura but Watkins is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Watkins's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geraint Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD2#
Jones throws a left that rocks Watkins and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jones dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Watkins regain composure!
Oh Watkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Carvel Watkins has been cut.
Jones lands an elbow.
Watkins is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jones is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Jones! Watkins is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Geraint Jones! |
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Event:
CDFC 36:Tshabalala vs Chung
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Hell circles away.
Watkins tries for a takedown but Hell circles away easily#CL#
and Hell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hell.
Watkins tries to pull guard but Hell won't allow it.
Watkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Olof Hell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carvel Watkins.#TD#
Hell gets a double leg takedown into Watkins's guard.
Watkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hell stopping the sweep attempt from Watkins.#SUB#
Hell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Watkins dives on top into guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hell 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.#T1##SUB#
Hell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Watkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Watkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watkins has managed to get both his arms back between Hell's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Watkins stands and steps away. Hell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Watkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hell misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Watkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hell is breathing heavily.
No luck for Hell with that takedown attempt.
Hell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Watkins as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watkins fails to pull guard.
Hell lands an elbow just above Watkins 's eye.
Watkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hell is defending well.
Watkins is trying to break free.
Watkins has Hell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Watkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hell lands an elbow that stopped Watkins in his tracks for a moment.
Hell swings wildly with an uppercut but Watkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hell trying to land knees to the body.
Watkins can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hell.
Hell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Watkins tries to pull guard but Hell holds him up against the cage and eventually Watkins drops back down to his feet.
Hell has Watkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Watkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Watkins is trying to break the clinch but Hell is controlling him.
Watkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Hell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Hell pushes off an throws an elbow but Watkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Watkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Hell slows down the pace here.
Watkins goes for a takedown attempt but Hell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hell fails with the takedown.
Hell walks into a straight right hand from Watkins.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hell has his takedown stuffed
and Watkins counters with a three punch combo that has Hell backing up. Hell nods at Watkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Watkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Watkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Hell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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 Olof Hell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Watkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Watkins with that takedown attempt.
Hell shoots in for a double leg but Watkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Watkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hell avoids it really well and circles away.
Watkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hell 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hell smiles and moves away.
Olof Hell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carvel Watkins.
Watkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Watkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hell.
Watkins is breathing heavily.
Hell tries to move to full mount but Watkins actually manages to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Hell.
Hell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Watkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Watkins wants to improve his position but Hell is controlling well.
#T2#
Watkins is pressing down on Hell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hell forces his way into half guard.
Hell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watkins trying to control but Hell postures up.
Watkins is looking to improve his position.
Hell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Watkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Watkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watkins keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Watkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.#CL#
Hell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Hell manages to pull guard.
Olof Hell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Watkins stands up and waves to Hell to follow him.
Watkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Hell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Watkins is fending him off so far but Hell persists. Nope, Watkins circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Watkins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hell has one foot on Watkins's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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 Olof Hell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Watkins.
A head kick misses from Watkins.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Hell moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hell or perhaps it was just good defense by Watkins, which made it look bad.
Carvel Watkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Hell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hell showed some decent athleticism there.
Watkins trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Watkins missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Hell is looking for a kimura here.
Watkins is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Watkins trying to control here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hell is keen to just control but Watkins is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Watkins defends well and Hell ends up having to push Watkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Watkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hell has Watkins pressed against the cage.
Watkins is trying to break the clinch but Hell has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Watkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Hell pushes off an throws an elbow but Watkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hell lands with a short shot to the head.
Watkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hell to keep the fight standing.
Watkins looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Hell to work.
Hell wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olof Hell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Watkins manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Watkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Watkins is in Hell's guard.#SUB#
Hell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Watkins wants to stand but Hell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Watkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Hell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watkins is aware though and is defending well.
Hell can't keep his opponent in guard - Watkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Watkins is taking a breather. Hell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Watkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Watkins wants to pass the guard but Hell is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carvel Watkins.
I think Hell 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Olof Hell!
After the fight, Olof Hell 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. |
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Event:
CDFC 28:Tsabalala vs Ahola
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Adams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Adams drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Adams manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Adams stops a takedown attempt from Watkins.
Adams blocks an elbow strike from Watkins.
Adams stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Adams jumps guard and drags Watkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Watkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Watkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Watkins's guard. #REVR#
Watkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Adams gets to his feet - Watkins follows without any prompting.
Nice takedown defense from Adams. No joy for Watkins on that attempt.
Randy Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carvel Watkins.
A leg kick checked by Adams.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adams tries to land a leg kick but Watkins saw it coming and moves away.
Watkins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Watkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watkins is trying to pull guard but Adams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Watkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
Watkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Watkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adams.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Watkins fails to pull guard.
Adams lands a damaging elbow.
Watkins lands a left hand.
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Watkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Adams wants the takedown. Watkins is fighting it off but Adams persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Watkins's guard against the cage.
Watkins pushes Adams off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watkins cracks Adams with a nice body shot.
Watkins wants to stall.
Adams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Watkins after a bit of a struggle.
Watkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Watkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Watkins jumps into guard, dragging Adams to the mat.
Adams stopping the sweep attempt from Watkins.
Watkins looking to control.
Adams passes Watkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Watkins is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Adams stands up from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Adams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Watkins avoids a kick to the body.
Watkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adams misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Adams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Watkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Watkins is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watkins lands a two punch combo.
Watkins misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Adams moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Adams.
Watkins avoiding damage as Adams throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams stalling against the cage.
Watkins is trying to pull guard but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Watkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Watkins is trying to force a seperation but Adams has the dominant position.
Watkins wants a takedown.
Randy Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carvel Watkins.
Watkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Adams pulls guard successfully.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Watkins from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adams holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Watkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Watkins's guard. #REVR#
Watkins 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.#SUB2#
Watkins throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Adams escapes and throws Watkins's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Watkins is being controlled here. #T3#
Watkins tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Adams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Watkins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Adams has Watkins pulled in close to control his posture.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Watkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4##ES#
Adams has his feet on Watkins's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Watkins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Adams explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watkins fails with the takedown
and Adams counters with a leg kick. #TD#
Adams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Watkins's half guard.#SU#
Adams stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Adams dominated that second round.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Watkins rushes Adams and presses him up against the cage.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watkins can do to turn this around?
Watkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adams as Watkins tries to tie him up. #BC#
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Adams rushes Watkins and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Watkins instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adams is pushing Watkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Adams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1##TD#
Adams manages to pull guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Watkins from controlling successfully.
Watkins lands a couple of elbows.
Watkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watkins looking to sit in guard and control but Adams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Watkins wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Adams is now in half guard. #T2##SU#
Adams stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Watkins to get to his feet. #CL#
Adams moves into the clinch.
Watkins lands an elbow that stopped Adams in his tracks for a moment.
Adams has Watkins pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watkins checks a low kick from Adams.
Watkins scores with a body shot.
Watkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adams swivels and escapes.
Adams wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Randy Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carvel Watkins.#T3#
Watkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Watkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adams defends well and Watkins ends up having to push Adams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Adams gets the takedown into side control.
Watkins bucks up and tries to throw Adams off but instead Adams has got his back!#SUB#
Adams is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Watkins won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Adams off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randy Adams!
Randy Adams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CDFC 20: Havoc vs Nemeth
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Faolin throws a body punch but Watkins moves out of range.
Faolin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Carvel Watkins has been cut.
Watkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Faolin is fending him off so far but Watkins persists. Nope, Faolin circles away and we're back to standing.
Watkins tries to clinch there but Faolin circles away.
Watkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faolin moves away.
Some wild striking there from Faolin.
Good exchange - Faolin coming out on top.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Faolin has closed the distance and engaged Watkins in a clinch.
Watkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Faolin has double underhooks.
Watkins is trying to pull guard but Faolin has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Faolin.
Nice body punch from Faolin - that landed with a thud.
Watkins looks winded!
Faolin is leaning against Watkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faolin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Faolin scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Faolin digs a right hand into Watkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watkins's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Faolin.
Faolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Faolin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faolin thuds a left hand into Watkins's body.#KD#
Faolin sends Watkins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Faolin is motioning to the referee to let Watkins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Watkins is rocked!
Faolin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faolin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Faolin finish him?
Faolin lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Watkins up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Faolin from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Watkins's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Faolin!
A victorious Joey Faolin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CDFC 11: Cash vs Havoc
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Watkins on that attempt.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Watkins quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Watkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Watkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Watkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Watkins back into the cage.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Watkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Watkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson 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.
Carvel Watkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micahel Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Watkins tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Watkins drops back down to his feet.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Watkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good work by Watkins as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Watkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Watkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Anderson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Watkins is defending well.
#T2##SUB2#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Watkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Watkins tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Watkins is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Watkins has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB2#
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watkins is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Watkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Watkins is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Anderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watkins keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micahel Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Watkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Watkins misses with a low kick. #TD#
Watkins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anderson quickly recovers to half guard.
Anderson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson throws a strike from the bottom but Watkins passes into side control!
Watkins working away.
Watkins trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Anderson regains half guard.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Watkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Watkins's back!#SUB2#
Anderson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Anderson 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.
Watkins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Anderson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Watkins is looking to get to half guard.
Watkins wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Micahel Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for the choke from the back position but Watkins is controlling his hands well.
Watkins tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Watkins fending off the submission attempt from Anderson.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Anderson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Anderson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Watkins has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T3#
Watkins is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Watkins showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Anderson 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 Anderson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Watkins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anderson's arms.
Watkins rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
Watkins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Watkins is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Watkins missing with punches from the bottom.
Watkins wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson stalling.
Anderson works his way into full mount!
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Watkins is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micahel Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Watkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Anderson clinches.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Watkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Watkins sprawls well.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Anderson enables Watkins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Anderson has his foot on Watkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watkins works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Anderson working for a triangle but Watkins defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Watkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Watkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Anderson working for a triangle but Watkins defends it easily.
Watkins lands a couple of elbows.
Micahel Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Watkins's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Watkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Watkins strikes from his own guard.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watkins is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Anderson controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is continuing to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Watkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Anderson has managed to clinch.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Watkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Watkins controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Watkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Carvel Watkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micahel Anderson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watkins can't get the takedown.
Watkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micahel Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micahel Anderson!
Micahel Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Sutter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watkins.
Watkins throws a big counter head kick but Sutter avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Watkins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sutter sprawls well initially but Watkins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Watkins in particular looking to stall.
Watkins is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Watkins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Watkins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins controlling the position easily from mount.
Watkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Watkins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Watkins avoids the attempt from Sutter to control.
Watkins controlling from the full mount. #SU2#
Watkins stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Sutter throws a shot from downtown. Watkins moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Watkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Watkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2##SUB2#
Watkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sutter dodges the ground and pound from Watkins.
Sutter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB2#
Watkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Watkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Sutter's face as Watkins controls the position. #T3#
It looks like Watkins might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Watkins.
Watkins content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Watkins in side control, throwing shots but Sutter defends.
Watkins is working Sutter over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Watkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sutter has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Watkins crashes against the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watkins takes a little break here. Sutter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The strikes coming from Watkins are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carvel Watkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Watkins drives through with a takedown into Sutter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sutter being controlled here, momentarily.
Watkins wants to control from the top but Sutter keeps moving.
Sutter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watkins on the ground.
Watkins is pushing down on Sutter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sutter is fighting to maintain full guard but Watkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Watkins has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sutter defend it? Watkins steps over the head and cranks it - Sutter is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Watkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carvel Watkins! |
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