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Event:
RISE 40: Philippe v Officer
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Watson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Watson connects with a body shot.
Brock misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
Watson looks to land a right hand but Brock moved out of range.
Brock ducks right into an uppercut from Watson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brock jabs Watson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Watson slaps away a takedown attempt from Brock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Watson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brock swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Watson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brock's head.#T1#
Watson jabs Brock right on the nose. Brock blinks but takes it well.
Brock misses with a straight right.
Brock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Watson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brock momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Watson. That snapped Brock's head back.
Max Watson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson throws a shot to the body.
Brock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brock jabs at Watson's body.
A cross from Watson lands.
Watson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brock on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Watson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Brock gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Watson manages to break the clinch.
Watson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brock misses with a lunging right hand
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brock staying out of range there.
Brock throws a looping overhand right but Watson ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Watson finds it's target.
Brock looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Watson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brock's head backwards.
Brock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Watson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brock to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brock being controlled here momentarily.
Brock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Brock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Watson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watson can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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.
Brock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Brock swinging wildly here.
Watson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Watson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Watson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brock takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Watson throws a hook to the side of Brock's head but Brock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Brock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Watson lands a nice shot to the body.
Watson lands a right hook to the body.
Brock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Watson dominated that round.
That's time! Brock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brock throws a lazy uppercut
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brock misses with a lunging right hand
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Watson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Watson with a jab.#TD#
Brock closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Watson did well to prevent Brock getting side control.
Watson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Watson is looking to improve his position.
Watson is doing well to control the position and prevent Brock from advancing to side control.
Brock winds up and cracks Watson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Watson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brock.
Brock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brock is trying to control the action in half guard but Watson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson is looking to improve his position.
Watson has a hand on Brock's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brock takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Watson wants to hold on but Brock pushes him away.
Brock throws some wild stikes that Watson manages to avoid easily.
#T2#
Watson is trying to escape the mount.
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Watson is looking to escape.
Watson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Brock there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Brock lands a big elbow.
Watson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brock working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Brock is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#Watson is rocked!
Brock postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Watson looks a forlorn figure.
Watson is still in real trouble! Can Brock finish him?
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Brock! Watson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Brock!
Eddie Brock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE 30: Choo v Svyatogor
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Watson swings for the body but Akagawa moves out of range.
Akagawa misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Akagawa.
Akagawa misses with a head kick.
Watson is looking to counter punch.
Watson misses with a looping right.
Watson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watson cracks Akagawa with an open hand slap.
Akagawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Akagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Akagawa.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akagawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Watson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Akagawa scores with a leg kick.
Akagawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watson throws a looping overhand right but Akagawa ducks down to avoid it.
Akagawa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akagawa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Watson looks to land a right hand but Akagawa moved out of range.
And Akagawa responds with a good body kick, but Watson manages to step out the way in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akagawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Akagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Akagawa pushes Watson away with a front kick.
Akagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watson.
Max Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Akagawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Akagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akagawa slips a jab from Watson.
Watson throws a hook but Akagawa avoids it easily.
Akagawa tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Akagawa moves into the clinch.
Akagawa prevents Watson from breaking the clinch.
Watson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akagawa lands a good knee to the midsection. Watson won't want to take too many of those.
Akagawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Watson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akagawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Watson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson.
Watson managing to block the knees to the body from Akagawa.
Akagawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Watson blocks it with crossed arms.
Watson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Akagawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watson.
#T2#
Akagawa tries to score a body lock takedown but Watson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Akagawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Akagawa prevents Watson from breaking the clinch.
Watson can't find room to land a body shot as Akagawa controls the action.
Watson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akagawa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watson is defending well for now.
Akagawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watson avoids it.
Akagawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akagawa tries to land a knee to the head but Watson blocks with his arms.
Akagawa missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Watson breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Akagawa.
Akagawa moves out of range as Watson strikes.
Watson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Akagawa misses with a body shot.
Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Watson misses the target.
Akagawa slips a jab from Watson.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Akagawa slips the punch.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Watson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Akagawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Watson slips a straight right by Akagawa.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson lands a lovely overhand right.
Akagawa wants to clinch up but Watson keeps it at a distance.
Watson stuns Akagawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Watson throws a lazy right hand but Akagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akagawa throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Akagawa rushes Watson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Watson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Akagawa scores a nice knee to the body.
Akagawa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee 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!
Watson tries to break the clinch but Akagawa is controlling the position. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watson.
Watson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Akagawa has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akagawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watson's brow.
Akagawa misses with a knee strike.
Watson avoiding damage as Akagawa throws knees to the body.
Akagawa keeps control of Watson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akagawa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watson is defending well for now.
Watson blocks an elbow strike.
Akagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
Akagawa prevents Watson from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Akagawa manages to pull guard.
Akagawa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kosami Akagawa 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#
Akagawa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Watson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akagawa scrambles back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akagawa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Watson.
Akagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watson throws a jab but it's blocked by Akagawa.
A telegraphed right hand from Watson misses the target.
Watson misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akagawa.
Akagawa throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Akagawa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Akagawa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Watson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Akagawa ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Akagawa connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson keeps the fight on the outside.
Watson lands with a nice body punch.
Akagawa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Watson throws a hook to the side of Akagawa's head but Akagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAkagawa.
Akagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watson.
Watson misses with a straight left. #T1#
Watson thuds his right hand into Akagawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akagawa misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Watson gets tackled into the cage by Akagawa. Akagawa maintains the clinch.
Watson is trying to force a seperation but Akagawa has the dominant position.
Akagawa scores with a knee to the head.
Akagawa misses with a knee to the head.
Akagawa trying to land knees to the body.
Akagawa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akagawa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kosami Akagawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akagawa keeps control of Watson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akagawa prevents Watson from breaking the clinch.
Watson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akagawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watson avoids it.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Akagawa is controlling him.#T2#
Watson tries to break the clinch but Akagawa is controlling the position.
Watson blocks the elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Akagawa.
Watson wants to break free but Akagawa has control.
Watson tries to circle away but Akagawa has him pinned against the cage.
Akagawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Akagawa fails to land.
Watson has had enough of the clinch but Akagawa keeps him there for the moment.
Akagawa looking to throw knees to the head but Watson is blocking nicely.
Watson tries to break free but Akagawa pushes him back against the cage.
Watson has had enough of the clinch but Akagawa keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Watson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akagawa tries to land a knee to the head but Watson blocks with his arms.
Akagawa throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Watson is looking to break free of the clinch but Akagawa has double underhooks.
Akagawa prevents Watson from breaking the clinch.
Akagawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Akagawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Watson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Akagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watson wants to get back to striking at distance but Akagawa won't allow it.
Akagawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Watson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Watson managing to block the knees to the body from Akagawa.
Akagawa tries to land a knee to the head but Watson blocks with his arms.
Akagawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watson avoids it.
Akagawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watson's efforts to push away.
Watson wants to break free but Akagawa has control.
Akagawa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Akagawa can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Akagawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Watson blocks it with crossed arms.
Akagawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Watson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Akagawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Watson blocks it with crossed arms.
Akagawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akagawa misses with a knee to the head.
Watson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Watson tries to circle away but Akagawa has him pinned against the cage.
Akagawa tries to pull guard but Watson won't allow it.
Watson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akagawa has him pressed against the cage.
Akagawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Watson avoids the damage to the body.
Watson is trying to force a seperation but Akagawa has the dominant position.
Watson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akagawa has him pressed against the cage.
Akagawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kosami Akagawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Akagawa throws a head kick that half lands.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Watson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akagawa. That one must have hurt.
A big right from Watson misses.
Watson throws a lazy uppercut
and Akagawa counters with a solid body kick.
Akagawa takes one on the button.
Watson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akagawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Watson misses with a left hand
and Akagawa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Watson really felt that one!
Max Watson is winning the standup battle so far.
Akagawa lands with a slapping head kick.
Akagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watson.
Akagawa slips a straight right by Watson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akagawa tries to clinch but Watson is having none of it.
Watson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Akagawa slips under a jab.
Akagawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A swing and a miss from Watson.
Watson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAkagawa.
Watson looks to throw the jab but Akagawa is out of range. #T1#
Akagawa moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
Akagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Akagawa missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watson jabs at Akagawa's body.
Akagawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akagawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Watson throws a body punch but Akagawa moves out of range.
Akagawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Akagawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Akagawa manages to avoid it.
Watson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akagawa.
Akagawa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Watson.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Akagawa slips the punch.
Akagawa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Akagawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Max Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Akagawa throws a head kick that misses.
Akagawa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Watson's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akagawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akagawa throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Akagawa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Watson's corner calls for a 1-2. Watson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Watson does it's job there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akagawa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Watson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Watson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Watson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akagawa throws a head kick that half lands.
Watson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akagawa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akagawa. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson throws an overhand right that lands on Akagawa's shoulder, as Akagawa tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Watson misses.
A jab from Watson misses.
Akagawa thuds his shin into the meat of Watson's side.
That kick from Akagawa tenderised Watson's leg. Watson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akagawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Akagawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akagawa tries to land a leg kick but Watson saw it coming and moves away.
Akagawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watson throws out the jab.
Watson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akagawa.
Akagawa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akagawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Watson thuds his right hand into Akagawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akagawa ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Akagawa scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Watson is trying to push Akagawa away but Akagawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akagawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Watson blocks it with crossed arms.
Watson blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Akagawa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akagawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akagawa lands a shoulder strike.
Watson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akagawa looking to throw knees to the head but Watson is blocking nicely.
Watson is looking to break free of the clinch but Akagawa has double underhooks.
Watson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akagawa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Watson is trying to push Akagawa away but Akagawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akagawa is trying to drag Watson to the mat but Watson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Akagawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kosami Akagawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akagawa lands a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kosami Akagawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Akagawa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosami Akagawa! |
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Event:
RISE 23: West v Maestre
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Gomez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gomez trying to control from half guard but Watson is working away.
Watson trying to control but Gomez postures up.
#SUB#
Gomez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Watson defends it well.
Watson wants to control but Gomez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez controlling the action here.
Gomez trying to control the action but Watson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gomez trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Gomez wants to work for an arm triangle but Watson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gomez wants to work for an arm triangle but Watson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gomez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watson is just riding it out for now. Gomez eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB#
Gomez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watson is just riding it out for now. Gomez eventually gives up the hold.
Watson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gomez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Watson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomez. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Watson tries to kick Gomez off but Gomez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Gomez seems to be working for a kimura but Watson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gomez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Watson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlie Gomez! |
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Event:
NRC 4
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Schmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Schmidt lands a right hook to the body.
Schmidt lands with a good body shot.
Watson slips under a jab from Schmidt.
Nice shot lands for Schmidt.
Watson throws an overhand right that lands on Schmidt's shoulder, as Schmidt tries to avoid the shot.
We've been informed that Schmidt 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.
Schmidt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson counters with a left to the body.
Watson takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Watson takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Schmidt misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Schmidt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Watson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Watson.#T1#
Schmidt throws an off balance right hand
and Watson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Watson drops his hands momentarily and Schmidt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schmidt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Watson. That snapped Schmidt's head back.
Emerson Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson throws a hook but Schmidt blocks it.
Schmidt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Schmidt misses with a body shot.
Schmidt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Schmidt misses with a hook.
Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schmidt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Watson takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Schmidt loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Watson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Schmidt is rocked!
Watson lands a nice shot to the body.
Schmidt is still on wobbly legs! Can Watson finish him?
Schmidt looks winded!
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!
Schmidt is aggressively charging in as Watson backs up avoiding any damage. Watson tosses out a jab and Schmidt runs right into it face first! Schmidt is out cold! Watson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Schmidt's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Watson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Konoplitsy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Watson has hold of Konoplitsy's hands but Konoplitsy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Konoplitsy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Watson defending well though.
Watson controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konoplitsy prevents Watson from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konoplitsy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Konoplitsy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Konoplitsy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watson keeps working. #T1#
Konoplitsy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Watson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Watson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Watson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Konoplitsy.
Watson is refusing to be controlled, as Konoplitsy sits in half guard.
Konoplitsy 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.
Konoplitsy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Watson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Konoplitsy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Konoplitsy wants to control but Watson is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Konoplitsy misses with a takedown
and Watson counters with a left to the body. #T2##TD#
Konoplitsy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Watson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Konoplitsy is in Watson's guard.
Watson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Konoplitsy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konoplitsy wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Watson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Konoplitsy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Konoplitsy trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Konoplitsy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Konoplitsy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Konoplitsy misses with a takedown attempt
and Konoplitsy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Udar Konoplitsy has been cut.
Konoplitsy takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Konoplitsy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Watson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Konoplitsy throwing strikes from guard but Watson blocks nicely.
Konoplitsy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Konoplitsy throws a big elbow that misses.
Konoplitsy throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Konoplitsy is looking to work some ground and pound but Watson has wrist control.
Konoplitsy wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Watson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Konoplitsy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Konoplitsy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Watson to the mat! Watson manages to get full guard.
Konoplitsy postures up in Watson's guard and throws a big left but Watson blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Konoplitsy wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Watson has momentary wrist control but Konoplitsy slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Udar Konoplitsy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Udar Konoplitsy'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#
Konoplitsy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Konoplitsy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Konoplitsy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Konoplitsy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Konoplitsy misses with a takedown
and Watson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Udar Konoplitsy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konoplitsy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Watson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Konoplitsy misses with a takedown attempt
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konoplitsy gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Watson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Watson! |
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