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Event:
JF 26 - Li vs The Colonel
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Padrilo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Watcher manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Watcher 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.
Padrilo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watcher is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Padrilo is sitting in close to Watcher's body. Watcher has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Padrilo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Padrilo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Watcher.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Ray Watcher! |
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Event:
JF 21 - Watcher vs Jacobs
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Watcher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacobs stuns Watcher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Watcher tries to keep at a distance but Jacobs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jacobs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Watcher jumps guard and drags Jacobs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Watcher has his feet on Jacobs's thighs here. He's pushed Jacobs off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jacobs screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Ray Watcher!
The defeated Jordan Jacobs had this to say: 'Im sorry for losing I will come back better'. |
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Event:
JF 16 - Guenette vs Hudson
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Merill throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Merill connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Merill as he connects with a hook.
Merill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Merill misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Watcher counters with a shoot takedown. Merill fights it but they end up in guard.
Merill wants to get back to his feet but Watcher passes into half guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watcher moves nicely into side control.
Watcher advances to mount.
Merill is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Watcher is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Merill is in real trouble.
#SUB2#
Merill is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Watcher manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Merill is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Ray Watcher! |
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Event:
Just Fights XI - Jose vs Matas
Date: Oct 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Watcher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romero avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Romero gets the takedown into side control.
Watcher is letting Romero control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero working the ground and pound.#T1#
Watcher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Romero staying calm.
Watcher prevents Romero from improving position.
Romero lands an elbow.
Watcher takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Romero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Watcher!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero lands a couple of good shots and Watcher has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Romero has the hooks in. Watcher is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Romero scores with punches and elbows.
Romero loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Watcher hold on?
Watcher tries to roll but Romero sticks to his back.
Romero gets his hands free as Watcher looks to control.
Watcher is trying to break free.
Romero throwing damaging strikes from the back! Watcher could be in trouble here!
Watcher trying to control the position but Romero manages to sink in the hooks.
Romero biding his time, looking for the opening.
Watcher rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watcher wants to control but Romero is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watcher gets back to full guard.
Romero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Watcher tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Watcher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romero is aware though and is defending well.
Watcher looking to control.
Romero stands up over Watcher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Romero stands up over Watcher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Romero slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Watcher will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Romero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watcher is keeping the position for now.
Romero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romero is defended easily by Watcher.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romero shoots in but Watcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Romero dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Romero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Watcher defends well and Romero ends up having to push Watcher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Watcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Watcher wants it to stay on the feet.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but Watcher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Watcher feinted with a counter takedown.
Jimmy Ray Watcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Romero.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt
and Watcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watcher tries to avoid it but Romero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watcher to the ground. Watcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watcher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romero sprawls and moves away.
Watcher goes for a double leg but Romero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romero continues to drive forward.
Romero is looking to take this one to the mat.
Romero tries to score a body lock takedown but Watcher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Watcher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Watcher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watcher.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romero is breathing heavily.#T1#
Romero with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Watcher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Romero's guard.
Watcher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Romero's guard.
Romero tries to roll over but Watcher keeps him under control.
Watcher moves nicely into side control.
Watcher working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Watcher looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Watcher advances to mount. #T2#
Watcher wants to control the pace but Romero is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Watcher throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Romero has his hands clasped together but Watcher breaks the hold and Romero is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Watcher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Ray Watcher! |
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Event:
JF 8 - Watcher vs Killer
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Happy Killer loads up on a big right hand but Watcher slips the punch.
Watcher blocks a jab.
Happy Killer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Happy Killer tries to clinch but Watcher moves out of range.
Happy Killer throws a body punch but Watcher moves out of range. #CL2#
Happy Killer instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Happy Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Happy Killer struggles to land a body shot inside as Watcher controls his hands.
Happy Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Happy Killer stalls.
Watcher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Happy Killer after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Watcher controls the action.
Happy Killer is struggling to control the position.
Happy Killer tries a body shot but Watcher blocks it.
#T1#
Happy Killer tries a body shot but Watcher blocks it.
Happy Killer lands a left hand.
Happy Killer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Happy Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Watcher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Happy Killer after a bit of a struggle.
Watcher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Happy Killer after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Ray Watcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watcher is trying to force a seperation but Happy Killer has the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Happy Killer lands a shoulder strike.
Happy Killer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Happy Killer as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Happy Killer stalling the fight.
Happy Killer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Happy Killer continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Happy Killer is pushing Watcher up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Happy Killer receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Al Happy Killer.
Watcher shoots in for a takedown but Happy Killer shows good takedown defense.
Happy Killer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Watcher avoids the body shot from Happy Killer.
Watcher tries to counter with a takedown but Happy Killer is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Happy Killer moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watcher.
Happy Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Happy Killer lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Happy Killer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Watcher throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Happy Killer stalling against the cage.
Happy Killer tries a body shot but Watcher blocks it.
Watcher wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Happy Killer.
Happy Killer just leaning against Watcher, taking a breather.
Happy Killer lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Happy Killer. #ROC2#Watcher is rocked!
Happy Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watcher backwards.
Oh Watcher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Happy Killer creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Watcher's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Watcher drops to his knees and Happy Killer pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Happy Killer!
Al Happy Killer is the new welterweight champion!
Al Happy Killer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Just Fights 5 - Nelson vs Sub
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Romero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Romero content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Watcher takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Romero moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
I wouldn't like to be where Watcher is right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero landing strikes.
Watcher manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Romero wants to improve his position but Watcher is controlling well.
Watcher is pressing down on Romero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romero is holding on for now. #SUB#
Watcher is looking for a kimura here.
Watcher prevents Romero from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Watcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romero defending well though.
Watcher trying to mount his opponent but Romero defends it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Watcher is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Romero!
Romero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Watcher looking to control but Romero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Romero defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Watcher.
Romero is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Watcher avoids the attempt from Romero to control.#T3##SUB#
Watcher looking to secure an arm triangle but Romero defends it well. #SUB#
Romero tries to improve his position but Watcher has taken his back! Watcher has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Romero tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Watcher pushes Romero away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Ray Watcher!
Jimmy Ray Watcher is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
Just Fights 3 - Fall Fiesta
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Randall tries to sprawl but Watcher drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Randall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watcher. #SUB2#
Randall actively working from the bottom here.
Watcher trying to control from half guard but Randall is working away. #SUB2#
Randall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Watcher trying to control the pace.
Watcher works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Watcher is trying to get an arm triangle but Randall is defending well. #SUB#
Watcher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Watcher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Watcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Randall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Randall is trying to control Watcher's posture but Watcher avoids it.
Watcher working the ground and pound.#T2##SUB#
Watcher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Randall is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Watcher has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Randall is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Watcher yanks on the arm and Randall is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Watcher.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Ray Watcher! |
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Event:
Just Fights - Grand Opening
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Watched misses with a hook.
Watched pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watched throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Watcher counters with a single leg into guard. Watched didn't expect that.
Watcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watched works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watcher passes into half guard. #SUB#
Watcher is looking for a kimura but Watched is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Watcher to get the leverage.
Watcher wants to free his trapped foot but Watched is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Watcher has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Watched defend it? Watcher steps over the head and cranks it - Watched is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Watcher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Ray Watcher!
Gerry Watched was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't worry, Jimmy Ray Watcher's wife will help me get over this minor setback.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Watcher closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Legend Jr to the mat! Legend Jr manages to get full guard.
Watcher passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Watcher advances to mount.
Watcher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Legend Jr is looking to escape.
Watcher avoids the attempt from Legend Jr to control.
Watcher tries to control but Legend Jr wriggling away.
Watcher landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Legend Jr tries to improve his position but Watcher has taken his back! Watcher has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Legend Jr tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Watcher pushes Legend Jr away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Ray Watcher! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Bentley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Watcher circles away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Watcher.
Bentley is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Watcher is trying to get an arm triangle but Bentley is defending well. #SUB#
Watcher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Watcher is looking to take a break and control but Bentley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentley wants to control but Watcher postures up.#T1#
Bentley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bentley trying to remain calm as Watcher controls from the top position.
Watcher tries to move to mount but Bentley blocks the move with his legs.
Bentley wants to control but Watcher postures up.
Watcher tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bentley is pushing Watcher's head away, looking to escape. Watcher manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Watcher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Watcher tries for a kimura but Bentley is defending well.
Watcher working away.#SUB#
Watcher tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Watcher has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Watcher tries for a kimura but Bentley is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Watcher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bentley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bentley can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Watcher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bentley, who protects the arm well.
Bentley tries to buck Watcher off but Watcher is having none of it.#SUB#
Watcher has hold of Bentley's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bentley seems comfortable defending it but Watcher has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bentley is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bentley is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Watcher couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Ray Watcher! |
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