Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 35: Fortythree v Kraag
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Knox jabs at Watson's body.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Watson with the counter takedown but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Watson throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Knox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Knox digs a good body shot into Watson's ribs.
Knox stuns Watson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Watson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Watson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trane Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Watson under the eye.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trane Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson shoots in but no luck this time.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Watson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.#T2#
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Watson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knox is trying to defend but Watson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Watson.
Watson with the ground and pound but Knox uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
Watson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Watson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knox wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Watson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Knox controls Watson momentarily but Watson frees himself.
Watson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watson throws a big elbow that misses.
Knox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Watson throws a strike but Knox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Knox avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Watson has an active guard here but Knox has managed to pass into half guard.
Watson tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Knox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knox stalling.
Knox winds up and cracks Watson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Watson with the active half guard here but Knox passes nicely into side control.
Watson is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trane Knox dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Watson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Watson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox cracks Watson with a good jab.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watson momentarily.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox jabs Watson right on the nose. Watson blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Knox swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Watson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Watson ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Knox cracks Watson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Knox.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Knox missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watson with the counter takedown but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Watson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dave Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Watson has time to react.
Knox throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
Watson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knox throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Watson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knox misses the jab.
Watson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knox defends it well.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Watson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knox defends it well.#T3#
Watson slips a jab from Knox.
Watson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Watson in his tracks.
Watson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Watson scrambles back to his feet.
Watson slips a jab from Knox.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson feints the counter takedown.
Watson walks into a straight right hand from Knox.#TD2#
Watson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Watson working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson looks up at the clock and then as Knox takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Watson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC2#Knox is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Trane Knox has been cut.
Watson crunches a massive hammerfist down on Knox - he's out! Watson Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Watson!
A victorious Dave Watson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Trane Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: RISE 19: Granger v Lemieux
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Watson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Watson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Watson slips a nice elbow through Strdoza's hands, connecting with Strdoza's forehead.#ROC#Strdoza is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
Watson unloads with some huge strikes here! Strdoza is out! Watson wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Watson!
After winning the bout, Dave Watson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 8: Phillipe v Carter
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Plant.
Plant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
Plant misses with a hook.
Plant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plant.
Plant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plant looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by Plant.
Plant lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watson attempts a counter takedown but Plant avoids it well and moves away.
Plant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watson momentarily.
A big left from Plant misses.
Watson feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Plant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Plant connects with a body shot that sends Watson's belly button to the back.
Plant tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Plant looking to score a takedown here. Watson is defending well but Plant drives through and ends up in Watson's guard.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
Plant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plant wants to control but Watson is keeping him busy.
Watson tries to get to full guard but Plant has control of the leg.
Plant throwing shots but Watson is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions off his back.
Watson is staying active underneath Plant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Plant looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Watson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Watson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Plant tries to pass to full mount but Watson defends it. #SUB2#
Plant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watson is just riding it out for now. Plant eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Watson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Watson is not content to let Plant control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Watson gets full guard.#SUB#
Watson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Watson working for submissions but it's allowed Plant to get to half guard. #SUB#
Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant wants to take a breather but Watson is having none of it. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Plant dominated that round.
That's time! Watson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Plant scores with a nice strike.
Plant misses the shot to the body.
Watson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Plant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Watson attempts a counter takedown but Plant avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Plant shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Watson actively working from the bottom here.
Plant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Plant moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Watson.
Watson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Plant is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Watson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Watson is looking for a sweep.
Watson is working hard here to advance position.
Watson is not content to let Plant control the position.
Watson tries to buck Plant off but Plant is having none of it.
Watson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Plant is pressing down on Watson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Watson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Plant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Watson is defending well.
Watson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watson.#SUB#
Watson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plant defends well.#SUB#
Watson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Watson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordon Plant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Plant wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving. #T3#
Plant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Watson is retaining full guard.
Plant keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Watson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.
Plant wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Plant controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Plant trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Watson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.
Watson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Plant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plant has managed to get both his arms back between Watson's legs - danger averted.
Watson wants to sweep here but Plant controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Watson has his foot on Plant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Plant works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Plant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Watson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Plant throws a right and a left that Watson avoids nicely.
Watson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Plant throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Plant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plant throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
Watson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Plant throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Plant scores with a punch to the head.
Gordon Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plant throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Plant throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Plant sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Watson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Plant's guard.
Plant pulls Watson in close to prevent any damage.
Watson distracts Plant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#Plant is rocked!
Plant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watson.
Plant is still in real trouble! Can Watson finish him?
Watson gets to his feet and stands over Plant, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Plant felt that one! Watson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Plant from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Watson!
Dave Watson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH:Kelly vs Hakekia
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Galute gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Watson actively working from the bottom here.
Galute seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Watson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Galute prevents Watson from improving his position.#SUB#
Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galute pulls his head out easily.
Galute controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galute pulls his head out easily.
Galute seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Watson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Galute is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Galute is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Watson actively working from the bottom here.
Galute lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.#SUB#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Galute is trying to work for a kimura but Watson is defending well. #SUB#
Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galute pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Galute is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Watson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galute pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Galute is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Watson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Galute. #SUB#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Galute wants to work for an arm triangle but Watson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Galute is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watson is just riding it out for now. Galute eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Galute is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Watson actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Watson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Galute is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Watson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Galute. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Galute is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Watson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Watson is pressing down on Galute's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Galute distracts Watson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Watson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galute defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Galute avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Galute drops back looking for a leg! Watson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Watson manages to kick Galute off! Galute jumps back into Watson's guard. #SUB#
Watson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galute defends well.
Galute wants to get up but he can't break Watson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Galute 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. #SUB#
Watson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galute trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leopold Galute dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Watson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Galute drives through with a takedown into Watson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Watson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Galute postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Watson looking for a guillotine here but Galute defends easily.
Watson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Galute loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Watson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galute missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Galute stands up from Watson's guard - Galute perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Galute shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Watson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galute pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Galute wants to work for an arm triangle but Watson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Galute wants to work for an arm triangle but Watson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galute pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Watson is looking for a sweep. Galute is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galute thows a huge punch but Watson dodges it nicely.
Watson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Galute is looking for a kimura but Watson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Galute to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Galute seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Galute in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Watson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Galute!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leopold Galute!
Leopold Galute managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview.

Event: ENIGMA 34
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saunders.
Watson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away. #CL2#
Watson tries to keep at a distance but Saunders has taken the fight into the clinch.
Watson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saunders gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saunders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saunders lands an elbow inside that Watson shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders lands an uppercut.
Saunders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow. #T1#
Saunders presses Watson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Watson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Saunders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watson.
Watson is thwarting Saunders's attempts to control the position.
Saunders tries to roll over but Watson keeps him under control.
Watson lands with a punch from half guard.
Watson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saunders manages to get to full guard.
Watson throws a big right hand that misses.
Watson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saunders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Watson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saunders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Watson's guard. #REVB#
Saunders trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Watson working for a triangle but Saunders defends it easily. #SUB#
Watson looking for a guillotine here but Saunders defends easily. #SUB#
Saunders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saunders has managed to get both his arms back between Watson's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eron Saunders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Watson's cut.
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#
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Saunders instigates a clinch.
Watson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saunders gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saunders just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watson's brow.
Saunders prevents a takedown attempt there.
Watson goes for a takedown attempt but Saunders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders lands a nice looking body shot.
Saunders tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range. #T1#
Watson keeps the fight on the outside.
Watson attempts a counter takedown but Saunders avoids it well and moves away.
Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away.
Watson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saunders is looking to clinch but Watson is avoiding it.
Watson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from Watson misses its intended target.
Saunders moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
Watson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saunders wants to clinch.#CL2#
Saunders clinches with his opponent.
Saunders prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Saunders creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saunders works on Watson's body with a couple of short punches.
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saunders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Saunders throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Watson avoids a wild elbow strike from Saunders.
Saunders taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson.
Watson looking for a takedown.
Saunders lands an elbow inside that Watson shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eron Saunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Watson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Saunders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saunders working aggressively here.
Saunders is trying to maintain a safe position but Watson gets an underhook and turns Saunders into the cage.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson.
Saunders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eron Saunders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eron Saunders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Watson blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson goes for a takedown attempt but Saunders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dave Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Saunders.
Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away.
Saunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decent striking displayed by Saunders there.
Saunders tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Saunders fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Saunders pushes Watson up against the cage in a clinch.
Watson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Watson tries to score a body lock takedown but Saunders shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Watson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saunders gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Saunders.
Dave Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watson prevents a body shot from Saunders.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eron Saunders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saunders winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eron Saunders!
Eron Saunders took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: ENIGMA 29
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Dillon works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Dillon moves out of range as Watson strikes.
Watson takes one to the side of the head.
Dillon throws a good cross that connects.
Dillon circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Watson tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Dillon wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Dillon!
Travis Dillon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 22
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Joestar lands with a hook. Watson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
A jab from Joestar misses.
Watson misses with a double jab. #KD#
Joestar lands a big right hand that sends Watson crashing to the mat! Joestar stays standing though and waves Watson back to his feet!
Joestar misses with a looping left.
Watson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joestar with a nice calf kick.#KD#
Joestar lands a big uppercut and Watson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Watson looks OK. Joestar waves Watson back to his feet!
Joestar fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Watson out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Johan Joestar!
Johan Joestar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Warrior Fight Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: ENIGMA 15
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1##TD#
Kamenov shoots in and bounces Watson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Watson is looking for a triangle but Kamenov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Watson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kamenov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kamenov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Watson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Watson is looking for a triangle here but Kamenov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've been hearing that Kamenov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Watson is not content to let Kamenov control the position.
Kamenov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Watson's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Kamenov stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Watson enables Kamenov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Watson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenov wants to stand but Watson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Watson looking for a guillotine here but Kamenov defends easily. #SUB2#
Watson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamenov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Watson is looking for a triangle but Kamenov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Watson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamenov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kamenov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Watson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kamenov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Watson pulls down on the head and he's put Kamenov to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dave Watson!
Our winner, Dave Watson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 9
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Duarte connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Duarte tries to bum rush Watson with a series of wild strikes but Watson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duarte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Watson tries to counter it with a takedown but Duarte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Duarte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duarte.
Duarte with a nice calf kick.
Duarte lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duarte.
Watson dives in and grabs Duarte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duarte pushes down on Watson's head and hops out.
Duarte with a nice calf kick.
Duarte keeps Watson at a distance using the push kick.
Duarte scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson shoots for a takedown but Duarte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Watson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Duarte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watson.
Watson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Duarte might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Duarte wants to control but Watson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Duarte on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Watson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Duarte is rocked!
Watson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Duarte is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duarte trying to control but Watson postures up.
Watson controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Duarte is out! Watson gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Watson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Watson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PANDA 79
Date: Jan 29, 2021

#R1#
Watson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as BangYou sprawls well. BangYou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
BangYou is looking to clinch.
And Watson tries to counter it with a takedown but BangYou pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Watson tries to score a power double leg takedown but BangYou sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watson somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BangYou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BangYou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson feints the counter takedown.
BangYou throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
BangYou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1##TD#
BangYou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Watson actively working from the bottom here.
Watson is not content to let BangYou control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
BangYou prevents Watson from improving his position.
Nice strikes from BangYou there.
Watson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but BangYou pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
BangYou working Watson over with strikes. #T2#
Watson is not content to let BangYou control the position.#SUB2#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Watson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watson.#SUB2#
Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Watson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
BangYou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
BangYou landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Watson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! BangYou escapes and throws Watson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Watson tries to bench press BangYou off him but BangYou keeps the position. #T3#
BangYou landing a few strikes.
Watson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
BangYou is keen to just control but Watson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but BangYou pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Watson looking for submissions off his back.
BangYou winds up and cracks Watson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from BangYou.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. BangYou lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Watson looking for submissions off his back.
Watson is refusing to be controlled, as BangYou sits in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Watson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Watson looking for submissions off his back.
BangYou trying to control from half guard but Watson is working away.
Ground and pound from BangYou.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson taking some punishment here, with BangYou in his half guard. #CUT#That has opened up Dave Watson's cut even more.#SUB2#
Watson actively working from the bottom here.
BangYou prevents Watson from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aiu BangYou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Watson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
BangYou scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#The cut above Dave Watson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
BangYou jabs Watson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
BangYou looks for a left high kick but can't connect. BangYou backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Watson's temple! It sends Watson violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as BangYou celebrates and the doctors try to help Watson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Aiu BangYou!
A very excited looking Aiu BangYou made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PANDA 72
Date: Jan 11, 2021

#R1#
Greenland lands a jab to Watson's midsection.
A jab lands there for Greenland.#CUT#It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Watson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greenland pinned against the cage. Greenland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greenland misses with a looping right.
Greenland has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lads Lash Banter Gym in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Watson enables Greenland to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Watson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Watson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Greenland throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Watson's body to avoid the submission. Watson has instead reached around Greenland's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Watson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave Watson!
A very excited looking Dave Watson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PANDA 57
Date: Dec 11, 2020

#R1#
Escorre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Escorre.
Watson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Escorre misses with a two punch combination.
Escorre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.#CL2#
Escorre pushes Watson up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Escorre.
Watson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Escorre cracks Watson with a nice body shot.
Escorre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escorre has had enough of the clinch but Watson keeps him there for the moment.
Watson prevents a body shot from Escorre.
Escorre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Escorre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Escorre stops a takedown attempt from Watson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson can't get the takedown.
Escorre tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escorre struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Escorre.
Escorre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escorre lands a nice uppercut.
Escorre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escorre can't find room to land a body shot as Watson controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Escorre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Escorre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escorre throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson. #T2#
Escorre misses with a body punch.
Escorre tries a body shot but Watson blocks it.
Escorre tries to break free but Watson pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Escorre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Watson tries to score a body lock takedown but Escorre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Watson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Escorre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Watson tries to score a body lock takedown but Escorre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Escorre tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Escorre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Escorre takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
As Escorre looks to move away, Watson throws a big counter combo but Escorre just gets out of the way.
Escorre misses with a series of wild punches.
Escorre wants to clinch but Watson slips to the side#KD#
and Watson counters with a crisp one two that drops Escorre! Watson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Escorre to his feet! Escorre is in big trouble!
Escorre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing.
Escorre throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Watson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Escorre gets caught flat footed, as Watson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Watson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson stands up over Escorre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Escorre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Watson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escorre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Escorre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Escorre is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Escorre has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Watson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Escorre tries a body shot but Watson blocks it.
Escorre misses with a punch to the body.
Watson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Escorre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Escorre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Escorre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escorre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Escorre.
Escorre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Escorre's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escorre can't find room to land a body shot as Watson controls the action.
Escorre tries to circle away but Watson has him pinned against the cage.
Escorre tries to throw a body punch but Watson avoids it by throwing Escorre back against the cage. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Escorre. #CUT2#It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Watson keeps control of Escorre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escorre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Watson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson has Escorre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Escorre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Escorre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Escorre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escorre goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Watson has picked Escorre up - he's going for a ride! Watson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Escorre makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escorre's waist but Escorre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watson off to one side.
Escorre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Escorre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escorre 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.
As Escorre looks to move away, Watson throws a big counter combo but Escorre just gets out of the way.
Escorre tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Escorre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Escorre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Escorre manages to avoid it.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Watson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch combination from Escorre misses.
It looked like Watson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escorre misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Escorre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watson is looking to counter punch.
Claudio Escorre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escorre avoids it really well and circles away.
Escorre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Watson counter with a right hand. #CL#
Watson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escorre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Escorre does no damage. #T4#
Escorre connects with a body shot.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escorre misses with a two punch combination.
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escorre scores with a body shot.
Escorre throws a combination that misses
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escorre misses with a wild body shot.
Watson dodges the punch combination from Escorre.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Escorre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Watson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Watson drives through with a takedown into Escorre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Watson won't allow Escorre to sweep him here.
Watson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Watson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but Escorre has wrist control.
Watson working some strikes from top position.
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Escorre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Watson working some strikes from top position.
Escorre is pulling down on Watson's head to control his posture. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Watson throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Escorre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escorre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Watson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watson postures up and lands a big shot to Escorre's brow.
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Escorre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escorre wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Watson cracks Escorre with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but Escorre has wrist control.
Watson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Escorre's head.
Watson won't allow Escorre to get back to his feet.
Escorre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escorre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but Escorre has wrist control.
Watson landing some decent shots from guard.
Watson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Escorre is looking to stand up but Watson isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Watson throws an elbow that misses. Escorre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watson's guard. Nice move by Escorre!#REVB#
Dave Watson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escorre has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Watson is proving hard to escape from.
Watson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Escorre trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Escorre won't allow Watson to get back to his feet.
Watson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Escorre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Escorre wants to stand but Watson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Watson wants to get back to his feet but Escorre is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Escorre tries to stand but Watson is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Escorre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escorre tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dave Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Escorre is fighting off a takedown attempt but Watson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Escorre to the mat. Escorre regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Watson throws a strike but Escorre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson wants to stand but Escorre is controlling the position. #SUB#
Watson has his foot on Escorre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escorre works his way back into a safe position though.
Claudio Escorre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Watson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Escorre uses it to pass to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Escorre 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Escorre!
A very excited looking Claudio Escorre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PANDA 46
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Watson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Stone tries to clinch but Watson is having none of it.
St Stone wants to clinch.
Marcus St Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Stone walks into a straight right hand from Watson.#CUT#It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Stone tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
St Stone wants to clinch but Watson slips to the side
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away.
Watson looks to land a right hand but St Stone moved out of range.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.#T1#
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by St Stone.
Watson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
St Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Watson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watson throws a shot from downtown. St Stone moves away and avoids it.
St Stone wants to clinch.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Watson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
St Stone instigates a clinch.
Watson blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
St Stone effectively controlling the action here.
St Stone throws an elbow that misses.
Watson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watson's brow.
St Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
St Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St Stone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
St Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Watson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
St Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from St Stone - that landed with a thud.
St Stone misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, St Stone throws an elbow but misses.
Watson is working for takedown but St Stone is calmly controlling the position for now.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
St Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but Watson blocks it.
Watson dodges an elbow strike from St Stone.
St Stone lands a nice elbow.
St Stone missing with knees to the body.
St Stone is trying to maintain a safe position but Watson gets an underhook and turns St Stone into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Watson dodges an elbow strike from St Stone.
St Stone trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
St Stone pushes off an throws an elbow but Watson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watson's brow.
St Stone tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Stone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Watson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
St Stone throws an elbow that misses. #TD#
Watson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed St Stone's head.
Watson is thwarting St Stone's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Watson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
St Stone wants to control but Watson is keeping busy.
St Stone is looking to improve his position.
Watson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus St Stone will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - St Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Watson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
St Stone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#The cut above Marcus St Stone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
St Stone wants to clinch up but Watson keeps it at a distance.
Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
St Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St Stone closes the distance but Watson moves to the side
and Watson scores with a counter punch that sends St Stone to the canvas! Watson smells blood - he's punishing St Stone with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! St Stone has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Watson!
A victorious Dave Watson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PANDA 34
Date: Oct 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schubert throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Schubert lands a nice shot to the body.
Schubert lands a body shot.
Schubert looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schubert just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson slips a jab and a cross from Schubert.
Schubert looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Thomas Schubert has been cut.
Schubert slips under a jab.#T1#
Schubert misses with an uppercut.
Schubert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Schubert.
A little jabbing left from Watson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schubert stuffs the takedown.
Schubert lands a nice hook to Watson's body. Watson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Watson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schubert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schubert swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Schubert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watson.
Watson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Schubert scores with a takedown into Watson's guard.
Schubert prevents Watson from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Schubert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schubert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Watson wants to get back to his feet but Schubert is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schubert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Watson is looking to stand up but Schubert isn't so interested in that idea.
Schubert stands and throws Watson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Schubert tries to advance to mount but Watson denies him.
Watson tries to escape but Schubert is in control.
Schubert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watson keeps working.
Watson wants to get back to his feet but Schubert drags him back down.#SUB#
Schubert looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Schubert is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Watson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schubert tries to advance to mount but can't.
Schubert wants to control but Watson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Schubert is controlling him well.
Schubert moves into full mount!
Watson is trying to stand.
Schubert looking to control but Watson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Watson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Schubert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Watson is looking to escape. #T4#
Watson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Watson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Schubert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schubert wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Schubert tries to control but Watson wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schubert controlling from mount.
Watson wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Schubert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Schubert's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Schubert misses.
Schubert scores with a body shot.
Dave Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schubert stuns Watson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Schubert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schubert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schubert throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Schubert throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schubert tries to counter with a takedown but Watson is quick to defend against it.
Schubert works Watson's body with a nice hook.
Watson takes one on the button.#T1#
Schubert lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Schubert scores with a jab. Watson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schubert throws a series of punches but Watson moves out of range.
Thomas Schubert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson shoots in and drives through. Schubert sprawls well.
Thomas Schubert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Watson.
Schubert looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Watson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Schubert! #TD2#
Schubert gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Watson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Schubert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watson defends well.#T2#
Watson landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Schubert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Watson lands a couple of digs.
Watson is working Schubert over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thomas Schubert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schubert trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer.
Watson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Watson distracts Schubert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Schubert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Watson with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Watson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schubert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
Watson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Watson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schubert has momentary wrist control but Watson slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Schubert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watson defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watson is working Schubert over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Watson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Watson cracks Schubert with a solid left hand.#ROC2#Schubert is rocked!
Watson postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Schubert's head off the mat! Schubert is out! He's out! Watson jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Watson!
A very excited looking Dave Watson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PANDA 24
Date: Sep 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eternal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Thanos Eternal has been cut.
Eternal misses with a left hand
and Watson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Watson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Watson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PANDA 17
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Watson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Greenland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Greenland catches Watson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.#TD2#
Watson tries to sprawl but Greenland drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Watson is looking to escape.
Greenland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Greenland scores with a couple of nice shots.
Greenland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watson keeps working.
Greenland stops Watson from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Greenland is looking for a kimura but Watson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greenland to get the leverage.
Watson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greenland.
Watson is trying to stand. #T1##SUB2#
Greenland seems to be working for a kimura but Watson defends the submission attempt.
Watson is trying to stand back up but Greenland is controlling him #ES#
Watson has one foot on Greenland's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Greenland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Watson did well to prevent Greenland getting side control.
Watson is refusing to be controlled, as Greenland sits in half guard.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Greenland winds up and cracks Watson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Greenland stops Watson from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Greenland seems to be looking for submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Greenland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Watson is trying to stand.
Greenland slips a nice elbow through Watson's hands, connecting with Watson's forehead.
Watson pushes Greenland off looking to stand but Greenland dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watson tries to kick Greenland off in order to stand up. Greenland Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Greenland misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greenland scoring with punches and elbows.
Watson is looking to get back to his feet here but Greenland is keeping cool and he's managed to take Watson's back.
Watson is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Watson is taking damage to the body and head. #CUT2#Dave Watson's cut is getting worse.#SUB2#
Greenland is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Watson is defending well though. Greenland let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Greenland looking to break Watson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Watson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Greenland will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Watson is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Watson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Greenland struggling to keep hold of the position.
Watson trying to get back to his feet but Greenland is in full control for now.
Greenland lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #CUT2#Jeez, Dave Watson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dave Watson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Greenland!

Event: CFC 429
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Watson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lesnar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesnar connects with a couple of short punches.
Watson wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar passes into half guard.
Watson is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Lesnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lesnar stops Watson from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Watson is trying to stand up here but Lesnar is controlling him well.
Watson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lesnar lands strikes from half guard.
Watson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Watson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lesnar stops Watson from getting back to his feet.
Lesnar slows the pace down in half guard.
Watson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lesnar is keen to just control but Watson is a slippery customer.#T2#
Watson is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar lands strikes from half guard.
Watson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lesnar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Watson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Watson is working from the bottom.
Lesnar prevents Watson from standing back up.
Watson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Watson pushes Lesnar off looking to stand but Lesnar dives back in and keeps control.
Lesnar works his way into side control.
Watson is trying to buck Lesnar off.#T3#
Lesnar is working Watson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lesnar scoring with punches from side control.
Watson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Watson bucks up and tries to throw Lesnar off but instead Lesnar has got his back!
Lesnar looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Lesnar lands a big shot to the side of the head and Watson goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Lesnar!
A less than humble Mark Lesnar misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PF23 Tiotio v Nti
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller scores with a jab. Watson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Miller misses.
As Miller backs off Watson throws a huge counter combo but Miller manages to avoid it all.
Watson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miller!
Miller lands a jab to the head.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot lands for Miller.
Watson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice combination there by Miller.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson is looking for the big counter here.
Miller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Watson throws a counter combo.
Eddie Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller lands a nice hook to Watson's body. Watson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Watson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Watson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Despite the aggression on Watson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Miller as he connects with a hook.
Watson fails to land the takedown.
Miller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Miller misses with a lunging right hand
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Miller has been cut.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
It looks like Miller has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Watson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watson there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
A little jabbing left from Watson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Watson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller jabs Watson right on the nose. Watson blinks but takes it well.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eddie Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Watson.#T3#
Miller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Eddie Miller's cut is getting worse.
Watson slips under a jab from Miller.
Watson staying out of range there.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Watson unleashes a big counter combination but Miller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Miller works Watson's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watson is defended easily by Miller.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller lands with a right hand.
Watson moves out of range as Miller strikes.#T4#
Miller punishes Watson's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watson circles away quickly and effectively.
Eddie Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watson.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Watson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Miller lands a jab.
Miller misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Miller digs a good body shot into Watson's ribs.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller scores with the left hand. Watson knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watson on the side of the head.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
Miller scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Miller throws a one two combo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Watson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Miller has got the better of the exchanges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller misses with a looping right.
Miller misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Miller misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller throws a right and a left that Watson avoids nicely.
Watson throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miller!
Miller lands the left hand.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Watson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Miller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Miller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson fails with the takedown.
Watson avoids the body shot from Miller. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
A little jabbing left from Watson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miller lands with an overhand left.
A right-left combo lands from Miller.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
Miller misses with a jab to the body
and Watson counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Miller badly! Watson follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Miller out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Watson finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Watson!
Dave Watson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PF16 Savitaipale v Sackett
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Out just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Out avoids it really well and circles away.
Knock Out seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Out throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson throws a counter combo.#KD#
Out feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Watson sprawling to the canvas! Watson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Out finish him?!
Out waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Watson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Watson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Out throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#That has opened up Dave Watson's cut even more.
Out scores with a body shot.
Out ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Out lands a big right hand that sends Watson crashing to the mat! Out stays standing though and waves Watson back to his feet!#ROC#Watson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Out throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD#
Out lands a big right hand that sends Watson crashing to the mat! Out stays standing though and waves Watson back to his feet!
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can Out finish him?#CUT#The cut above Dave Watson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Out swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Watson seems to have recovered his senses.
Out has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2##KD#
Out cracks Watson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Out has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Watson to stand back up!
Out looks to land a combination but Watson avoids it well.
Out misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Out throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
Watson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#Dave Watson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Out throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watson throws a counter combo.
Out misses with a two punch combination.
Watson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Watson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
Out looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.#KD#
Out cracks Watson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Watson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Out finish him?

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dave Watson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Knock Out!
Knock Out decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PF11 Tiotio v Philips
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Murhapuro. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Watson moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Watson fails to land.
Watson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that Watson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Watson - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhapuro. #BC2#
Murhapuro manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Murhapuro.#CUT2#
It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro misses with a few strikes there.
Murhapuro scores with a nice strike.
Murhapuro throws out a powerful jab.
Murhapuro connects with a nice cross there... Watson is looking wobbly and Murhapuro recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Watson to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Murhapuro jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ispa Murhapuro!

Event: Skrap Fights 96
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Watson.#CUT2#
It looks like Rey Roy Roy has been cut.
We've been informed that Watson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Watson shoots and misses
and Roy Roy counters with a straight right hand.
Roy Roy misses the shot to the body.
Watson goes for a double leg but Roy Roy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Roy Roy continues to drive forward.
Watson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roy Roy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rey Roy Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Watson.
Roy Roy misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Roy Roy's head coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Watson connects with the punch.
Roy Roy takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Watson misses with a right hand
and Roy Roy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Watson throws a hook to the side of Roy Roy's head but Roy Roy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roy Roy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
Roy Roy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Roy Roy counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roy Roy takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Roy Roy digs a good hook to Watson's body.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Roy Roy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roy Roy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1##TD2#
Roy Roy tries to sprawl but Watson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Watson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roy Roy wants to control but Watson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roy Roy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Watson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Watson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roy Roy wants to improve his position but Watson is controlling well.
Watson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Roy Roy to regain full guard.
Watson trying to control but Roy Roy is working from the bottom.
Watson throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Watson preventing the sweep.
Roy Roy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are battling for position here. Watson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Watson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roy Roy stays in close to Watson's body and controls the position. #T3#
Roy Roy trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Roy Roy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Watson controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roy Roy just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson looks for a takedown but Roy Roy sprawls well.
Roy Roy is looking to counter punch.
Watson drops his hands momentarily and Roy Roy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Roy Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Watson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roy Roy.
Roy Roy dodges the punch combination from Watson.
Watson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roy Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roy Roy lands with an uppercut that bounces Watson off the ropes and back into range.#ROC#
Watson is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Dave Watson's cut even more.
Watson misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roy Roy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rey Roy Roy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Roy Roy.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roy Roy sprawls well. Roy Roy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
Watson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roy Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson moves forwards but Roy Roy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rey Roy Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Watson.
Roy Roy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roy Roy swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Roy Roy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy Roy connects with a looping right hand.
Rey Roy Roy is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson dives in for a single leg takedown but Roy Roy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Watson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Watson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roy Roy's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Watson throwing shots but Roy Roy is blocking nicely.
Watson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roy Roy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roy Roy.
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roy Roy wants to sweep but no luck.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Watson throws a big right hand that misses.
Watson passes Roy Roy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Watson thows a huge punch but Roy Roy dodges it nicely. #T2#
Roy Roy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Watson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Watson is trying to work for a kimura but Roy Roy is defending well.
Dave Watson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roy Roy defending well though. #T3#
Roy Roy gets full guard.
Watson wants to control from the top but Roy Roy keeps moving.
Watson throws a strike but Roy Roy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Watson controls Roy Roy momentarily but Roy Roy frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Watson stands up over Roy Roy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watson throws an elbow that misses. Roy Roy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watson's guard. Nice move by Roy Roy!#REVR##T4#
Roy Roy preventing the sweep.
Roy Roy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Watson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson working a defensive guard here.
Watson striking off his back but it's not causing Roy Roy any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rey Roy Roy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Roy Roy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roy Roy is fending him off so far but Watson persists. Nope, Roy Roy circles away and we're back to standing.
Watson misses with a looping right.
Roy Roy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Roy Roy.
Roy Roy scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Roy Roy. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Watson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Roy Roy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Roy Roy is pressing down on Watson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Watson won't allow Roy Roy to sweep him here.
Watson scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT2#
Rey Roy Roy's cut is getting worse.
Roy Roy wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Roy Roy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Watson trying to control but Roy Roy is working from the bottom.
Watson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Watson working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#
Jeez, Rey Roy Roy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rey Roy Roy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dave Watson!

Event: Skrap Fights 91
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Watson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#
It looks like DeMarcus Cousins has been cut.
Watson with a nice cross.
Sloppy strikes from Cousins. Those never looked like landing.
Cousins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dave Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cousins throws a series of punches but Watson avoids them all with ease.
Cousins lands with a straight right. Watson didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Cousins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cousins.
Cousins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson with the counter takedown but Cousins avoids it easily.
Cousins misses with a looping left.
Watson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cousins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watson somewhat.
Cousins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cousins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cousins throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Jab from Watson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cousins enables Watson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cousins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Watson throws a big elbow that misses.
Watson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Watson connects with a couple of short punches.
Watson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#
DeMarcus Cousins's cut is getting worse.
Watson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Watson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watson throwing strikes from guard but Cousins blocks nicely.
Cousins wants to stand up but Watson is controlling him. #T2#
Watson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Watson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cousins's head.
Cousins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cousins wants to get back to his feet but Watson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but Cousins has wrist control.
Cousins keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson postures up in Cousins's guard and throws a big left but Cousins blocks it. #T3#
Cousins keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Cousins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watson with the counter takedown but Cousins avoids it easily.#TD2#
Watson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cousins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Watson trying to control from Cousins's half guard. Cousins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cousins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watson is controlling him.
Watson stands and throws Cousins's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Watson laying and praying for a moment but Cousins takes advantage and regains half guard.
Watson trying to control from half guard but Cousins is working away. #SUB2#
Watson is looking for a kimura but Cousins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Watson to get the leverage.
Cousins is trying to stand up here but Watson is controlling him well.
Cousins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Watson.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Watson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cousins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave Watson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Watson closes the distance and clinches up with Cousins, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes Cousins against the ropes but Cousins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Watson lands with a hook. Cousins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
DeMarcus Cousins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cousins throws a series of punches but Watson moves out of range.
Watson fails with the takedown.
DeMarcus Cousins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Watson.
The fighters circling - Watson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeMarcus Cousins is winning the standup battle so far.
Cousins swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Watson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Watson trying to control the action but Cousins is working from the bottom.
Watson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Watson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watson trying to control the action but Cousins is working from the bottom.
Watson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Cousins is trying to stand.
Watson working the head and body with strikes.
Watson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Watson wants to control but Cousins is keeping him busy.
Watson working Cousins over with strikes. #CUT2#
Jeez, DeMarcus Cousins's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at DeMarcus Cousins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dave Watson!

Event: Skrap Fights 83
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Bielefeld shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bielefeld throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Watson to regain full guard.
Watson trying to strike off his back.
Watson is trying to keep Bielefeld in close.
Bielefeld slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Bielefeld is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Watson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Watson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Bielefeld misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bielefeld lands a nice forearm strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Bielefeld fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Watson is looking to reverse the position.
Watson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bielefeld lands some shots froms side control.#CUT2#
Dave Watson's cut is getting worse.
Watson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bielefeld . #T1#
Bielefeld sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Watson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Watson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bielefeld .
Bielefeld throws an elbow but Watson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bielefeld cracks Watson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT2#
Dave Watson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dave Watson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arminia Bielefeld !
After the fight, Arminia Bielefeld was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BFF 77: Nti vs. Dabutt
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Watson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Watson with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Watson postures up in Archer's guard and throws a big left but Archer blocks it.
Watson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watson controls the pace.#SUB2#
Watson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Archer dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Archer throws an elbow that misses. Watson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Archer's guard. Nice move by Watson!#REVB#
Watson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Watson throwing strikes from guard but Archer blocks nicely.
Watson wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Watson stands up over Archer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Archer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watson trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Watson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Archer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Watson preventing the sweep.
Watson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Archer working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.
Archer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watson.
Watson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Watson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Watson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Watson wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Watson won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Watson works over Archer with some ground and pound from guard.
Watson lands a couple of digs.
Archer is trying to control the position but Watson postures up.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Watson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Watson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Archer's head.
Watson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Watson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Archer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T5#
Watson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Archer's head.
Watson trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Archer has momentary wrist control but Watson slips an elbow through the middle.
Watson with a nice head shot there.
Watson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Watson lands a couple of elbows.#T6#
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Archer is rocked!
Watson distracts Archer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Archer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Watson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Archer's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Watson!

Event: BFF 75: El Toro Jr. vs. Trump
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Banda tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Lexington Banda has been cut.
Watson tries for a takedown but Banda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Banda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Watson fails to land the takedown.
Banda appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Watson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Banda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watson fails to land the takedown.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Banda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Banda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watson is defended easily by Banda.#CL2#
Banda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banda scores with a shot to the side of Watson's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Banda lands with a left to the head.
Banda is trying to stall.
Watson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banda misses with a punch to the body.
Banda stops a takedown attempt from Watson.
Watson is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Banda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Banda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banda lands a right hand.
Banda lands an uppercut.
Banda gets through Watson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banda is defending well.
Banda lands a nice uppercut.
Watson prevents a body shot from Banda.
Banda struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
Banda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
Dave Watson's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Banda.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Banda lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Watson is rocked!
Banda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watson or not.
Banda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watson.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Banda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banda lands with a short shot to the head.
Banda cracks Watson with a nice body shot.
Banda avoiding damage.
Banda lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Watson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Banda drops Watson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Watson is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2#
Dave Watson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Banda presses Watson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#KD2#
Banda drops Watson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Watson is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banda swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banda digs a right hand into Watson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watson's gas tank. #T4#
Watson blocks a body shot from Banda.
Watson seems to have got his legs back now.
A body shot lands from Banda.
Banda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Banda.
Banda creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Watson with a big uppercut! Watson tries to clinch up but Banda pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Watson to the mat! Watson covers up and Banda unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lexington Banda!
Our winner, Lexington Banda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BFF 68: Toro Jr. vs. De Souza
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1##TD#
Watson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Savea taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Watson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Watson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Savea is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Savea is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Watson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've been hearing good reports from Watson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Savea is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Savea really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savea felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savea dodges the ground and pound from Watson.
Watson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #CUT#
It looks like Jared Savea has been cut.
Watson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Savea is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Watson throws an elbow but Savea slips to the side and avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savea can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big shot lands for Watson! That's hurt Savea! Will he recover? Watson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Watson!

Event: BFF 60: Omega vs. Bone
Date: Mar 01, 2019

#R1#
Banda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watson keeps the fight on the outside.
Banda misses with a two punch combination.
Banda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Watson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banda ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Banda throws out a counter right but Watson avoids it with no problem.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Watson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banda circles away.
Banda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watson.
Watson misses with a left hand
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watson misses with a body shot
and Banda counters with a left to the body.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banda as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson throws the left hand but Banda avoids the punch easily.
Banda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banda is looking to clinch.
Banda misses with a head kick.
Watson attempts a counter takedown but Banda avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Watson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Banda counters with a straight right hand.
Banda tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
Banda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Watson does no damage.
Banda moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
Watson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banda tries to score with a low kick but Watson moves his leg out of the way.
Banda's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Banda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Banda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Watson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Banda tries a body shot but Watson blocks it.
A short uppercut from Banda.
Banda lands with a short shot to the head.
Banda struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
Banda lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Watson blocks an uppercut.
Banda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watson blocks a body shot from Banda. #T2#
Watson is looking to control Banda's arms but Banda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Watson has his back to the ropes.
Watson blocking some punches.
Banda misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Watson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banda.
Watson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandas head.
Watson jumps guard but Banda stands there with Watson around his waist. Watson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Banda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Banda misses with some punches.
Banda misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Banda lands a hook that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Banda tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banda throws a head punch that misses.
Banda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Watson is keeping busy.
Banda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Banda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Banda smiles and moves away.
Banda tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Banda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banda misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson throws a punch but it's blocked by Banda.
Banda can't find room to land a body shot as Watson controls the action. #T4##BC#
Watson breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Banda clinches up against the ropes.
Banda working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Watson.
Banda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Watson.
Banda lands with a light punch inside.
Banda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banda struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
Watson blocks an uppercut.
Watson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Banda.
Banda misses with a punch to the body. #T5#
Banda lands with a short shot to the head.
Banda taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Watson to work.
Banda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banda looking to slow down the pace here.
Banda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watson or not.
A short body shot lands from Banda as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banda.
A nice left hand lands by Banda.
Banda can't find room to land a body shot as Watson controls the action. #T6#
Banda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watson.
Banda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Banda scores with a shot to the side of Watson's head.
Banda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Banda tries to stall but Watson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Banda. #CUT2#
Dave Watson's cut is getting worse.
Banda tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banda misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Banda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banda misses with the head strike. #T7#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Banda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Banda scores with a shoulder strike.
Banda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Banda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Banda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banda gets through Watson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Banda fails to land.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Banda.
Watson trying to control the position but instead, Banda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Watson into the ropes.
Banda misses with a body punch. #T8#
Banda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watson blocks a body shot from Banda.
A right hand to the body from Banda.
Banda stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banda.
Banda blocks a body shot from Watson.
Banda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Banda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banda pushes Watson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Banda. #CUT2#
Dave Watson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banda pushes Watson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Banda swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banda misses with a punch to the body. #T9#
Banda is working Watson over against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Banda - that landed with a thud.
Banda controlling the action here for a moment.
Banda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banda lands a shoulder strike.
Banda digs a right hand underneath Watson's ribcage. Watson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banda misses with a punch to the body.
Banda lands a body punch.
Banda lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lexington Banda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Watson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Banda is looking to clinch but Watson is avoiding it. #CL2#
Banda has managed to clinch.
Watson wants to stall.
Banda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banda is looking to control Watson's arms but Watson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banda has his back to the ropes.
Banda misses with a punch to the body.
Banda presses Watson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banda is looking to control Watson's arms but Watson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banda has his back to the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Banda fails to land. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Banda.
Banda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watson backwards. #ROC2#
Watson is rocked!
Watson takes a shot to the head.
Oh Watson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banda controlling the action here for a moment.
Watson blocks an uppercut.
Banda has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
Watson seems to have got his legs back now.
Banda tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banda misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Banda fails to land. #T2#
Banda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Watson can't get the takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Banda as Watson tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watson.
Watson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banda throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Banda.
Lexington Banda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banda digs a right hand into Watson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watson's gas tank.
Watson prevents a body shot from Banda.
Watson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Banda swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banda has Watson pressed against the ropes.
Banda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Watson is trying to maintain a safe position but Banda gets an underhook and turns Watson into the ropes.
Banda is trying to maintain a safe position but Watson gets an underhook and turns Banda into the ropes.
Banda misses with a body punch.
Banda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
Jeez, Dave Watson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Banda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banda unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Watson! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Banda is unloading with more strikes now! Watson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lexington Banda!
During a confident post fight interview, Lexington Banda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BFF 56: Maeda vs. Yakolev
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Bone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Watson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bone counters with a nice body shot.
Bone throws a hook but Watson blocks it.
Watson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Watson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Watson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Bone thuds his right hand into Watson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD#
Bone cracks Watson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bone has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Watson to stand back up!#ROC#
Watson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Bone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bone defends it well.
We've been told by Bone's head coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Watson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bone swivels and escapes.
Bone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Watson.#T1#
Watson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bone finds it's way round the side to connect with Watson's head.
Watson tries for a takedown but Bone circles away easily
and Bone counters with a huge left! Watson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bone isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Watson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kay Bone!

Event: UCF 18
Date: Nov 14, 2018

#R1#
Kouyate lands with a right hand.
Kouyate misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Watson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Watson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kouyate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Watson throwing strikes from guard but Kouyate blocks nicely.
Watson is working Kouyate over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Watson stays in close to Kouyate's body and controls the position.
Watson chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT#
It looks like Armand Kouyate has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is in close to Kouyate's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Watson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Watson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#
Kouyate is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Armand Kouyate's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Watson loads up on a big left hand. Kouyate felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Watson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kouyate can't hide his disappointment, as Watson celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Watson!

Event: UCF 12
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1#
Banner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watson pinned against the cage. Watson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Watson tries to counter it with a takedown but Banner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Watson dives in and scores a takedown into Banner's guard.
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but Banner has wrist control.
Watson content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Watson lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Banner keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Banner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner 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.
Banner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Watson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Watson defending well.
Watson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ramirez School Of Excellence. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Watson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Banner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watson wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
We've been hearing that Banner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Watson is trying to control but can't.
Banner throwing shots but Watson is blocking nicely.
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 trying to control from the bottom.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banner connects with a nice short shot to Watson's temple.
Banner throwing shots but Watson is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Banner.
Banner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Watson is pressing down on Banner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banner is working Watson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner taking some punishment here, with Watson in his half guard.
Banner wants to control but Watson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Watson prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner moves into full guard.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
Watson landing some decent shots from guard.
Banner has momentary wrist control but Watson slips an elbow through the middle.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Watson works over Banner with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#
Banner is rocked!
Watson stands up over Banner, holding on to his feet. Watson throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Banner is out cold! Watson lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Watson!

Event: UCF America 3
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Watson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Watson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Watson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thomas wants to control but Watson postures up.
Watson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Watson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas? #ROC#
Thomas is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Blane Thomas has been cut.
Watson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Thomas! Watson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Thomas and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Watson!

Event: BANDAI 9: Rising
Date: Sep 14, 2018

#R1#
Doom misses with a looping right.
Doom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Watson moves out of range as Doom strikes.
Doom throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson slips a jab from Doom.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doom thuds his right hand into Watson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Doom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Doom misses with an uppercut.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.#TD2#
Watson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Doom!
Doom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Watson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Doom's shoulder. That is not cool.
Watson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Watson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Watson lands a nice forearm strike.
Doom gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
A nice elbow there by Watson.#CUT2#
It looks like Jay Doom has been cut.
Watson landing strikes from the mount and Doom is in trouble!
Watson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
A nice elbow there by Watson.#CUT2#
Jay Doom's cut is getting worse.
A nice elbow there by Watson.#CUT2#
Jeez, Jay Doom's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jay Doom's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dave Watson!

Event: BANDAI 4: Silence
Date: Aug 20, 2018

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thompson enables Watson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thompson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Watson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Watson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Watson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Watson won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
Watson scoring with some ground and pound.
Watson trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watson won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
Watson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Watson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson wants to stand up but Watson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Thompson gets caught flat footed, as Watson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Watson trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Watson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Watson prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Watson working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
Watson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Watson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watson cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Watson with a nice head shot there.
Watson works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
Watson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson is still in real trouble! Can Watson finish him?
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Watson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Thompson wants to stand up but Watson is controlling him.
Watson works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Thompson covers up, he's hurt! Watson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Watson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Watson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Watson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1#
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Watson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watson misses with a hook
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.#CL2#
Diaz forces Watson back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Watson goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Watson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch but Watson is having none of it. #T1##CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diaz tries to break free but Watson pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Watson has the dominant position.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz tries to break free but Watson pushes him back against the cage.
Watson prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Watson is trying to stall.
Watson keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Watson is controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Watson tries to tie him up.
Diaz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Watson has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Watson keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Watson fails to pull guard. #BC#
Watson manages to break the clinch.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.#T3##TD#
Watson shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Watson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watson with a nice head shot there.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Watson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Watson trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Watson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Watson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Watson is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Watson wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Watson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Watson stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watson connects with a couple of short punches.
Watson connects with a couple of short punches.
Watson passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson working Diaz over with strikes.
Watson creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Diaz is out cold and this one is all over! Watson climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Watson!

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