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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: Oct 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Watson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simmons tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
Watson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simmons with the inside leg kick.
A head kick by Simmons misses
and Watson counters with a nice body shot.
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons feints a jab promting Watson to slip. Simmons then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Watson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Watson gets tackled into the cage by Simmons. Simmons maintains the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
Simmons tries to stall but Watson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Watson fails to land.
Watson wants to break free but Simmons has control.
Watson struggles to land a body shot inside as Simmons controls his hands.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watson looking to slow down the pace here.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Watson tries to throw a body punch but Simmons avoids it by throwing Watson back against the cage.
Watson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simmons.
Watson wants to break free but Simmons has control.
Simmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watson's efforts to push away.#T2#
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watson.
Simmons has his takedown stuffed
and Watson counters with a right hand to the body.
Simmons throws a combination that misses
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Watson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simmons is fending him off so far but Watson persists. Nope, Simmons circles away and we're back to standing.
Simmons with a poor takedown
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons dives in for a single leg takedown but Watson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson tries a body shot but Simmons blocks it.
Watson tries to break the clinch but Simmons is controlling the position.
Simmons blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Watson working aggressively here.
Simmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Watson letting Simmons take a breather here.#BC#
Simmons breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Simmons throws a right hand that misses
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown. Watson tries to sprawl out of it but Simmons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
Simmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Watson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Watson stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watson is defended easily by Simmons.
A head kick by Simmons misses
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Simmons lands a high kick!
Simmons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simmons avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Simmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simmons misses with a combination
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simmons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watson pinned against the cage. Watson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Watson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Watson lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Simmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Watson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Watson drops back looking for a leg! Simmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simmons manages to kick Watson off! Watson jumps back into Simmons's guard.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Watson landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Watson landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Watson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watson throws a big elbow that misses.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Watson drops back looking for a leg! Simmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simmons manages to kick Watson off! Watson jumps back into Simmons's guard.
Watson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simmons's head.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Watson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watson somewhat.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Simmons enables Watson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simmons manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Watson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watson postures up in Simmons's guard and throws a big left but Simmons blocks it.
Watson is in close to Simmons's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Simmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Watson. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
As Watson looks to move away, Simmons throws a big counter combo but Watson just gets out of the way.
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons jabs at Watson's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Simmons misses with a kick to the body
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Mike Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Watson.
Watson blocks a jab.#TD2#
Watson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Watson is in Simmons's guard.
Watson chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Watson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Simmons manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Watson has Simmons in his guard.#REVR#
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.
Watson is adopting a defensive guard.
Watson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simmons is one step ahead there. #T2#
Watson is pulling down on Simmons's head to control his posture.
Simmons won't allow Watson to sweep him here.
Watson seems keen to control Simmons's posture.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Watson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Watson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Watson is still trying to improve position.#ES2#
Watson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Simmons off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Simmons misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Simmons misses the body punch
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Simmons looks to clinch
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simmons avoids it really well and circles away.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simmons moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simmons or perhaps it was just good defense by Watson, which made it look bad.
Watson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mike Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice body punch from Watson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avery Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avery Watson! |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: Sep 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Everett throws a combination that misses
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Everett stuffs the takedown attempt from Watson. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
Everett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Watson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Everett throws a lazy uppercut
and Everett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Everett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Watson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Watson throws a strike but Everett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Watson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Everett trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Everett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Watson trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Everett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Everett stopping the sweep attempt from Watson.
Everett advances position into side control!
Watson is trying to control Everett's posture but Everett avoids it.
Everett tries to land with some ground and pound but 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.
Everett trying to control the position but Watson is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson tries to bench press Everett off him but Everett keeps the position. #T2#
Everett is looking to take a break and control but Watson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Everett. #SUB#
Everett is trying to get an arm triangle but Watson is defending well.
Watson tries to buck Everett off but Everett is having none of it.#SUB#
Everett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Watson is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Everett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Watson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
I wouldn't like to be where Watson is right now.
Everett trying to control the position but Watson is working away.
Watson is looking to reverse the position.
Everett working away.
Watson is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Everett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Everett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Watson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Watson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Watson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Everett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Watson is avoiding damage well.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Everett lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Everett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Watson, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Everett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Watson is avoiding damage well.
Watson is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josue Everett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Everett tries to clinch up
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Everett rushes Watson and presses him up against the cage.
Everett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Everett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watson avoids it.
Everett 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Watson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Everett jumps into guard, dragging Watson to the mat.
Josue Everett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Everett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watson throws a strike but Everett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
Watson is trying to keep Everett in close.
#SUB#
Everett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Everett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Watson's guard. #SUB#
Everett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Watson has his hands clasped together around Everett's back. He's all about the action.
Watson tries to roll over but Everett keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Everett uses his free foot to push down on Watson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Watson.
Watson working to try and regain half guard.
Watson wants to hold on but Everett pushes him away.
Everett lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Watson hang on?
Watson is desperately trying to improve his position but Everett has a good base and remains in mount.
Everett lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Everett working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Watson has left one of his arms exposed and Everett doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Watson screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josue Everett! |
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Event:
HFA 14
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Fat misses the body punch
and Watson counters with a right hand to the body.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fat was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Fat throws a looping overhand right but Watson ducks down to avoid it.
Fat jabs at Watson's body.
Fat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fat appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fat throws a big shot that misses.
Fat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Watson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fat throws a series of punches but Watson avoids them all with ease.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Fat misses with a body punch
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Watson. Watson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fat misses with a straight right.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fat lands a head shot.
Bingo Fat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fat is fending him off so far but Watson persists. Nope, Fat circles away and we're back to standing.
Fat misses with a straight left. #T2#
Watson slips under a jab from Fat.
Fat throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fat with a body shot.
Fat connects with a body shot that sends Watson's belly button to the back.
Watson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fat lands with a nice body punch.
Fat scores with a jab to the body.
Watson looks winded!
Fat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Watson under the eye.#T3#
Fat looks to land a combination. Watson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fat misses with an uppercut.
Watson slips under a jab.
Fat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fat throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Fat misses with a double jab
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fat misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Fat cracks Watson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fat misses with a lunging right hand
and Fat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Watson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Watson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Watson is trying to get an arm triangle but Fat is defending well.
Fat parries the strikes from Watson easily there. Watson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fat to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson in side control, throwing shots but Fat defends. #SUB2#
Watson is trying to get an arm triangle but Fat is defending well.
Fat tries to escape but Watson is in control. #SUB2#
Watson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bingo Fat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Fat misses with a hook to the body
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson shoots and misses
and Fat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fat misses with an uppercut.
Watson walks into a straight right hand from Fat.#KD#
Fat drops Watson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Watson looks back up at him and smiles so Fat waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Watson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fat circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Watson to the canvas! Watson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Fat keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bingo Fat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Watson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nortega changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Watson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nortega throws a low kick, looking for Watson's leg but Watson calmly moves out of range.
Watson cracks Nortega with an open hand slap.
Nortega throws a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Nortega throws a series of punches but Watson avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nortega tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watson swivels and escapes.
Nortega closes the distance looking to clinch
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Nortega misses with the combination.
Nortega throws a head kick that misses
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Nortega misses
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
O Brian Nortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nortega throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nortega doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Nortega stuffs the takedown attempt from Watson. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nortega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nortega closes the distance but Watson moves to the side
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nortega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nortega motions for Watson to come forward. Nortega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Nortega doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avery Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of O Brian Nortega.
Nortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nortega scores with a kick to the midsection.
Watson throws a body punch but Nortega moves out of range.
Nortega throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range.
Watson doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Nortega moves into the clinch.#T4#
Watson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nortega leaning against his opponent.
Watson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nortega tries for a takedown. No joy.
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson wants to get back to striking at distance but Nortega won't allow it.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson prevents Nortega from breaking the clinch.
Watson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Watson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nortega scores with a shot to the body.
Watson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Watson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nortega.
Watson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nortega can do to turn this around?
Nortega gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Nortega tries for a takedown but Watson circles away easily
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nortega throws a sloppy head kick
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nortega throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Nortega tries for a takedown but Watson circles away easily
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Avery Watson is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Nortega misses
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nortega misses the body punch
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nortega is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Watson rather than just go for the knockout.
Watson scores with a jab. Nortega acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Watson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nortega gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Watson counter with a right hand. #T2#
Nortega throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nortega with a lazy takedown attempt
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Avery Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of O Brian Nortega.
Nortega scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nortega throws a right hand that misses
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nortega throws a head kick that misses
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nortega shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Watson scores with the left hand. Nortega knows he should have avoided that one.
Nortega with a poor takedown
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nortega gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nortega throws a lazy body kick
and Watson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Watson thuds his right hand into Nortega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nortega lands a jab to the nose.
Nortega takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Watson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Watson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nortega!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nortega struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Watson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nortega rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Watson's guard! Nice work there by Nortega!
Watson has his hands on Nortega's head, controlling the position.
Watson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nortega on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nortega stands and throws Watson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Watson 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#
Nortega throws a lazy head kick
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nortega tries a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Nortega manages to avoid it.
Watson lands a jab.
Nice jab there from Watson.
Watson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nortega throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Watson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nortega sprawls well. He's pushed Watson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Nortega swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nortega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Watson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Watson shoots in and drives through. Nortega sprawls well.
Watson sets himself, and Nortega steps forward looking for the clinch! Watson avoids it this time.
Nortega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Watson to score with a decent uppercut.
Watson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nortega's waist but Nortega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avery Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nortega throws a body kick that misses
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Nortega connects with a leg kick. #T2##TD2#
Nortega shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Watson pushes Nortega off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nortega sprawls well. He's pushed Watson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
O Brian Nortega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson sizes up Nortega with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick by Nortega misses
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nortega tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nortega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Nortega misses with a hook
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nortega with the counter takedown but Watson avoids it easily.
Nortega misses with a body punch
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nortega gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Nortega falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Nortega doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nortega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nortega tries to move into range but Watson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Watson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avery Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Watson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avery Watson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Holmes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Howard Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holmes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holmes wants it to stay on the feet.
Holmes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holmes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Watson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Holmes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Holmes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Holmes throws a lazy uppercut
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Watson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Watson misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Watson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holmes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Watson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Holmes tries to escape but Watson is in control.
Sloppy strikes there by Watson.#SUB2#
Watson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Holmes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Watson but great work by Holmes.
Watson manages to get back to half guard.
Watson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Watson works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Watson is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Watson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Watson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well.
Holmes is trying to stand.
#T3#
Watson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Watson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holmes is trying to stand up here but Watson is controlling him well.
Watson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Watson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Holmes is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him
#SUB2#
Watson is looking for a kimura but Holmes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Watson to get the leverage.
Holmes is trying to stand up here but Watson is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Holmes tries to sprawl but Watson drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Watson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well.
Watson prevents Holmes from standing back up.
Watson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holmes is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Watson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holmes is looking to escape.
Watson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Watson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holmes looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Watson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holmes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Watson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Holmes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holmes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmes throws a combination that misses
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holmes misses with a hook
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes swings widly with a right hand
and Watson counters with a three punch combo that has Holmes backing up. Holmes nods at Watson to acknowledge the strikes.
Holmes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Holmes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holmes throws a combination that misses
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Watson lands with a nice combination. Holmes backs away looking to recover.
Holmes throws a combination that misses
and Watson counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Watson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Watson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holmes's head.
Holmes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Watson thows a huge punch but Holmes dodges it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Watson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holmes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Watson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well.
Avery Watson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watson throwing shots but Holmes is blocking nicely.
Holmes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Watson.
Holmes tries to kick Watson off but Watson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Watson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Watson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holmes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Watson.
Holmes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Watson. #T3#
Watson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watson postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Watson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Watson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but Holmes has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holmes throws a poor cross that misses
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Howard Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Howard Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holmes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Holmes swings widly with a right hand
and Watson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Watson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holmes falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Watson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Watson tests Holmes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Watson 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Watson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holmes misses with a lunging right hand
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmes misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Watson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Holmes throws a right hand that misses
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Watson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Watson scores with a jab. Holmes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holmes misses with a lunging right hand
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Holmes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Watson digs a good hook to Holmes's body.
Holmes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Avery Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Holmes throws a poor cross that misses
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holmes swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes misses with a body punch
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Holmes misses with a double jab
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Holmes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holmes misses with a lunging right hand
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holmes throws an off balance right hand
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watson stuns Holmes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Watson lands with a nice body punch.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Holmes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Watson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holmes.
Holmes misses with a double jab
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!
Holmes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Watson counters with a three punch combo that has Holmes backing up. Holmes nods at Watson to acknowledge the strikes.
Holmes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avery Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avery Watson! |
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Event:
HFA 8
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Watson gets tackled into the cage by Kanno. Kanno maintains the clinch.
Kanno swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kanno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kanno misses with some punches.
Kanno keeps control of Watson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kanno misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kanno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kanno.
Kanno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Kanno's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kanno has him pressed against the cage.
Watson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanno misses with some punches.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watson wants to stall.
#T1#
Watson is looking to control Kanno's arms but Kanno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Watson has his back to the cage.
Watson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Watson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kanno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kanno misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kanno fails to land.
Watson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanno.
Kanno digs a right hand underneath Watson's ribcage. Watson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kanno.
Kanno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kanno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kanno throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson.
Kanno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kanno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Watson tries to work over Kanno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kanno misses with the head strike.
Kanno swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson gets through Kanno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kanno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. #BC2#
Watson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kanno shoots and misses
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kanno is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanno 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.#CL#
Kanno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kanno blocks a body shot from Watson.
Watson is trying to maintain a safe position but Kanno gets an underhook and turns Watson into the cage.
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kanno can't find room to land a body shot as Watson controls the action.
Watson misses with a punch to the body.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Kanno pushes Watson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kanno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kanno blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Watson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanno tries to clinch up
and Watson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kanno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Kanno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Watson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kanno momentarily.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Kanno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Watson looks for a takedown but Kanno sprawls well.
Salem Kanno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Watson.
Watson has a takedown stuffed.
Kanno tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Watson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kanno, which made it look bad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanno tries to clinch but Watson is having none of it.
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 Salem Kanno will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kanno closes the distance but Watson moves to the side
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Kanno tries to clinch
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Kanno moves into the clinch.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson is trying to maintain a safe position but Kanno gets an underhook and turns Watson into the cage.
Kanno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kanno pushes Watson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Kanno has him pressed against the cage.
Watson tries to stall but Kanno uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Watson tries to throw a body punch but Kanno avoids it by throwing Watson back against the cage.
Watson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kanno lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Kanno has him pressed against the cage.
Watson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kanno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kanno blocking some punches.
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kanno throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson.
Kanno throws a head punch that misses.
Watson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kanno swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanno misses with some punches.
Kanno throws a head punch that misses.
Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Kanno.
Watson tries to work over Kanno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kanno is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Watson fails to land. #T2#
Kanno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watson prevents a body shot from Kanno.
Kanno misses with some punches.
Watson working aggressively here.
Watson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kanno can't find room to land a body shot as Watson controls the action.
Watson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Watson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kanno's elbow.
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
Watson tries to circle away but Kanno has him pinned against the cage.
Watson working aggressively here.
Kanno prevents Watson from breaking the clinch.
Kanno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson misses with some punches.
Watson misses with some punches.
Watson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kanno swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Kanno throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Salem Kanno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Watson blocking some punches.
Watson taking a breather.
Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Kanno.
Kanno misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kanno.
Kanno blocking some punches.
Kanno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kanno misses with a punch on the inside.
Kanno has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
Kanno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Kanno misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watson.
Kanno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kanno misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Watson fails to land. #T4#
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watson misses with some punches.
Watson wants to break free but Kanno has control.
Kanno keeps control of Watson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kanno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kanno won't allow it.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kanno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
Kanno has Watson pressed against the cage, preventing Watson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kanno working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watson.
Watson has had enough of the clinch but Kanno keeps him there for the moment.
Watson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watson lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Watson misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Kanno gets a clinch.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watson is looking to control Kanno's arms but Kanno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Watson has his back to the cage.
Kanno struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kanno lands with a right to the head.
Kanno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kanno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watson lands a shot to the body.
Kanno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kanno working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson wants to stall.
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Watson breaks the clinch.
Kanno 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.#T1#
Kanno is looking to clinch.
Watson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kanno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watson somewhat.
Kanno throwing a counter right hand but Watson manages to avoid it.
Kanno tries to clinch but Watson is having none of it.
A nice side step and Watson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kanno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danga de danga de dang - Watson scores with a four punch combination!
Watson cracks Kanno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Kanno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Watson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kanno walks into a jab.
Nice body punch from Watson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Watson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kanno, which made it look bad.
Salem Kanno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Watson.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kanno avoids it really well and circles away.
Salem Kanno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanno avoids the body shot from Watson.
#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Watson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Watson with a nice cross.
Watson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kanno walks into a left hand.
Kanno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kanno wants to clinch
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Kanno shows good takedown defense.
Watson shoots in and drives through. Kanno sprawls well.
Good shot there by Watson.#T4#
Kanno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watson lands with a good body shot.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Kanno shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Kanno. No joy for Watson on that attempt.
Kanno looks to clinch
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Watson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avery Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avery Watson! |
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Event:
HFA Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Karras scores with a punch to the head.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Karras pushes Watson up against the cage in a clinch.
Watson stalling in the clinch but Karras improves position.
A short right from Karras on the inside.
Watson misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Karras.
Karras lands a nice uppercut.
Karras scores with a hook to the body.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Karras manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Karras closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watson working aggressively here.
Karras blocking some punches.
Karras will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Watson up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Karras.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karras lands a body shot.
Karras lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Watson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Karras lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Karras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Karras gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karras scores with a shoulder strike.
Karras cracks Watson with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karras.
A left hand lands to the body for Karras.
#BC2#
Karras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watson blocks a jab.#CL2#
Karras closes the distance and clinches.
Karras lands with a light punch inside.
Watson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Watson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Karras.
Oh Watson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Karras breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Karras gets a clinch.
A short right from Karras.
Karras lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Watson to his knees! Karras keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Karras! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1190 Round 2
Date: Jun 07, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Pelipe moves into range and clinches up with Watson.
A short right from Pelipe on the inside.
Pelipe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pelipe misses with some punches.
Pelipe prevents Watson from breaking the clinch.
Pelipe gets through Watson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pelipe cracks Watson with a nice body shot.
Pelipe gets through Watson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Pelipe.
Pelipe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pelipe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watson's efforts to push away.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pelipe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watson.
Pelipe scores with a shot to the side of Watson's head.
Pelipe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelipe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pelipe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Pelipe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson blocks a body shot from Pelipe.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Pelipe has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Watson wants to get back to striking at distance but Pelipe won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Pelipe.
Watson tries to circle away but Pelipe has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Pelipe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pelipe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pelipe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watsons head.
Pelipe presses Watson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pelipe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pelipe lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pelipe.
Pelipe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Pelipe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pelipe.
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!
Pelipe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pelipe pushes Watson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Pelipe.
Pelipe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watsons head.
Pelipe lands an uppercut.
Pelipe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pelipe pushes Watson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Watson looks winded!#T2#
Pelipe presses Watson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pelipe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
Watson is trying to break free.
Pelipe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pelipe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pelipe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Pelipe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pelipe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watson.
Pelipe lands an uppercut.
Pelipe stalling in the clinch.
Watson wants to get back to striking at distance but Pelipe won't allow it.
Pelipe presses Watson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Watson takes a shot to the head.
Pelipe scores with a shot to the side of Watson's head.
Pelipe works on Watson's body with a couple of short punches.
Pelipe lands a right hand. #ROC#Watson is rocked!
Pelipe works on Watson's body with a couple of short punches.
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can Pelipe finish him?#T3#
Pelipe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pelipe.
A short right from Pelipe.
Pelipe dips a shoulder and cracks Watson with a mighty uppercut! Watson falls back against the cage and Pelipe unloads with a barrage of strikes! Watson 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 - Pelipe screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Pelipe! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1190 Round 1
Date: Jun 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Father tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Storm Father seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Father looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Father throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Father closes the distance but Watson moves to the side
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson lands a really nice looking cross but Father seems unphased.
Father tries to close the distance and clinch but Watson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watson cracks Father with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Father tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Father misses with a lunging right hand
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Father fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Father fails in his attempt to clinch.
Father throws a series of punches but Watson avoids them all with ease.
Watson throws out a counter right but Father avoids it with no problem.
Father tries to clinch there but Watson circles away.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Father tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by Father.
Father is looking to clinch.
Father is looking to clinch but Watson is avoiding it.
Father tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Watson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Father looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Watson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Father defends it nicely.#T3#
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watson throws out a counter right but Father avoids it with no problem.
Watson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Father closes the distance looking to clinch
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watson scores with a body shot.
Father tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Watson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Father tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watson throws out a counter right but Father avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Watson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A combination from Father does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Watson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Watson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice takedown defense from Father. No joy for Watson on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Father on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Storm Father is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Father swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Father misses with a left hand
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Father takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Father tries to clinch up
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Watson 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#
Father tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Father looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Father wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Father throws a big shot that misses.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Father is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Watson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Watson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Father looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
A nice side step and Watson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Father.
Watson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by Father.
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watson slips a jab from Father.
Father wants to clinch but Watson slips to the side
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Father wants to clinch
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Father falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Father takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Father tries to clinch but Watson moves away
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Watson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Father fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Father doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away.
Father tries to clinch
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Father rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watson slips under a jab.
Watson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Father tries to close the distance and clinch but Watson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Father throws a poor cross that misses
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson lands a jab to the nose.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Father sprawls well. Father wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Father tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Watson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Father misses with a straight left.
Father closes the distance looking to clinch
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Father throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Father fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Watson 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Watson tests Father's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watson tries for a takedown but Father circles away easily
and Father counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm Father is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown but Father manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Watson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Father.
Father fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Father wants to clinch.
Avery Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Watson works Father's body with a nice hook.
Father stuffs the takedown.
Storm Father has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Watson.
Father wants to clinch up but Watson keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Watson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Father fails in his attempt to clinch.
Father is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Father wants to clinch
and Watson counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Father misses
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Watson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Father did well to prevent Watson getting side control.#SU2#
Watson decides to stand up.
Father looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Father doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Watson misses.
Father misses the jab.
Father is looking to clinch but Watson is avoiding it.
#T3#
Father tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Watson counters with a left to the body.
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Watson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Watson's corner calls for a 1-2. Watson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Watson fails to land the takedown.
Father tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Father moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.#T4#
Father moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Father. No joy for Watson on that attempt.
Watson moves out of range as Father strikes.
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by Father.
A little jabbing left from Watson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Watson scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Father doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avery Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Avery Watson!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Avery Watson!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Avery Watson!
Avery Watson wins by unanimous decision! |
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