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Event:
IXF XLII
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Cannson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Watt counter with a right hand.
Watt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cannson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Watt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cannson fails with the takedown.
Steve Cannson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cannson.
Cannson throws a body shot but no joy.
Cannson misses the jab.
Cannson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cannson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Watt.
Watt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cannson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watt throws an overhand right that drops Cannson like a sack of potatoes! Watt dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Watt! |
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Event:
IXF XXXVI
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Watt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kwong misses the shot to the body.
Kwong slips a jab from Watt.
Kwong is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Kwong rushes Watt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Watt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwong throws a head punch that misses.
Watt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watt tries to circle away but Kwong has him pinned against the cage.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike.
Kwong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Kwong - that landed with a thud.
Kwong lands with a left to the head.
Kwong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watt backwards.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Watt scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Watt misses with some punches.
Watt wants to get back to striking at distance but Kwong won't allow it.
Kwong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Kwong.
Watt misses with some punches.
Watt blocks the elbow strike.
Kwong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Watt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kwong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watt.
Come on Kwong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Watt.
Kwong blocking some punches.
Kwong blocks an uppercut.
Kwong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watts head.
Kwong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Watt up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Watt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Watt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kwong pushes Watt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kwong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kwong lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Kwong.
A nice left hand lands by Kwong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Kwong. #T2#
Kwong scores with a shot to the side of Watt's head.
A shot in the inside from Kwong. #ROC#Watt is rocked!
Kwong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watt is still on wobbly legs! Can Kwong finish him?
Kwong pushes Watt against the cage. Kwong is working some dirty boxing. Kwong pushes off with a quick right hook! Watt goes down! Watt tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kwong moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwasi Kwong!
Our winner, Kwasi Kwong, 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. |
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Event:
IXF XXXI
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Watt. Winters does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Winters moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Winters manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Watt wants to stand and escape but instead Winters has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Winters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watt has control of Winters's left arm, preventing Winters from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Winters tries to free his leg and advance position but Watt is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winters trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom. #T1#
Watt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winters passes Watt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Winters wants to pass the guard but Watt is defending well.
Winters with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Watt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Watt is trying to stand up here but Winters is controlling him well.
Winters looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Winters passes into side control, despite Watt's attempt to control the position.
#SUB#
Winters tries for a kimura but Watt is defending well.
Watt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Watt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Winters's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Winters! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Watt has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dick Winters!
Dick Winters thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
IXF XXIV
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Helmsfrid closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Watt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Helmsfrid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Watt is trying to get back to full guard.
Watt is staying active underneath Helmsfrid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helmsfrid looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Watt is staying active underneath Helmsfrid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Helmsfrid is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Helmsfrid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helmsfrid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Watt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helmsfrid is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Helmsfrid slows the pace down in half guard.
Watt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Helmsfrid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Watt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watt has hold of Helmsfrid's hands but Helmsfrid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Helmsfrid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Helmsfrid is stalling here. Watt is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Helmsfrid seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Watt has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Helmsfrid 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.#SU2#
Watt decides to stand back up. Watt steps back and let's Helmsfrid get back to his feet.#T2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Watt has knocked Helmsfrid down with a huge combo! Watt steps away and waves a wobbly Helmsfrid back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Helmsfrid is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Durans Helmsfrid has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helmsfrid misses with an uppercut
and Watt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Helmsfrid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Helmsfrid with a poor takedown
and Watt counters with a huge left! Helmsfrid is in big trouble! He's backing up but Watt isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Helmsfrid from any more damage. A dominating finish by Watt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Watt! |
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Event:
IXF XIX
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Damien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Damien shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Watt as he jumps to the side.
Damien tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Watt defends well and Damien ends up having to push Watt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Damien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damien tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Watt lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Watt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Watt breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Damien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Watt but Watt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Watt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watt throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Damien counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Damien tries to free his leg and advance position but Watt is retaining full guard. #T1#
Damien trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.
Watt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Damien. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Watt wants to sweep here but Damien controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Damien drops back looking for a leg! Watt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Watt manages to kick Damien off! Damien jumps back into Watt's guard.
Damien pushing down on Watt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Damien 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. Watt tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Damien!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Damien!
Jake Damien is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
IXF XV
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Cistiffufs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cistiffufs shoots for a takedown but Watt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Watt throws the left hand but Cistiffufs avoids the punch easily.
Sorrenco Cistiffufs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cistiffufs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watt digs a good hook to Cistiffufs's body.
Cistiffufs shoots in looking for a takedown but Watt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cistiffufs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cistiffufs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Watt counters with a two punch combo.
Patrick Watt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sorrenco Cistiffufs.
Watt stuffs the takedown attempt from Cistiffufs. Cistiffufs gets slowly back to his feet.
Watt stuffs the takedown attempt from Cistiffufs. Cistiffufs gets slowly back to his feet.
Cistiffufs looks winded!
Watt closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Sorrenco Cistiffufs has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Watt drops Cistiffufs with a beautiful combination! Cistiffufs stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Watt is looking for the KO!#ROC#Cistiffufs is rocked!
Watt sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Cistiffufs's defenses. It connects perfectly with Cistiffufs's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Watt! |
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Event:
IXF X
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Watt stuffs the takedown.
Watt scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Jake Damien has been cut.
Watt lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Damien shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Watt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Damien drops back looking for a leg! Watt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Watt manages to kick Damien off! Damien jumps back into Watt's guard.
Watt keeping full guard, as Damien tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Damien drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Damien jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Damien drops back looking for a leg! Watt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Watt manages to kick Damien off! Damien jumps back into Watt's guard. #T1#
Damien passes Watt's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Damien is looking for a kimura but Watt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Damien to get the leverage.
Watt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Watt tries to get out of the position.
Damien is keen to just control but Watt is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Damien looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Watt is refusing to be controlled, as Damien sits in half guard. #T2#
Damien is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Watt! #SUB2#
Damien looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Watt stops Damien from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Watt can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Damien working for a submission but Watt is keeping him at bay.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Watt defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Damien. #SUB2#
Damien has control of Watt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Watt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Damien is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Watt is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Watt flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Damien anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Watt and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Damien slips an arm under Watt chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Damien has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Damien is squeezing on Watt like an anaconda would it's prey. Watt fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Damien! |
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Event:
IXF VI
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Osas has Watt up against the cage in a clinch.
Watt's coach down at Island Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Watt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Watt misses with a punch on the inside.
Osas just leaning against Watt, taking a breather.
Watt wants to break free but Osas has control.
A short body shot lands from Osas as the two fighters clinch.
Watt has a couple of punches blocked by Osas.
Watt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Osas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Osas is trying to maintain a safe position but Watt gets an underhook and turns Osas into the cage.
Watt has a couple of punches blocked by Osas.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Osas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Watt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Osas 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Osas misses with a two punch combination.
Osas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watt.#CL#
Osas has closed the distance and engaged Watt in a clinch.
Watt prevents a body shot from Osas.
Osas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Watt up against the cage.#T1#
Osas blocks an uppercut.
Osas blocks an uppercut.
Watt throws a head punch that misses.
Watt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Watt.
Osas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watt's elbow.
Watt misses with some punches.
Osas takes a shot to the head.
Watt blocking some punches.
Watt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Osas is trying to maintain a safe position but Watt gets an underhook and turns Osas into the cage.
Watt misses with the head strike.
Watt blocks an uppercut.
Osas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watt misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Watt lands a left hand.
Watt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Watt has a couple of punches blocked by Osas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Osas fails to land.
Watt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watt throws a punch but it's blocked by Osas.
Watt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osas backwards.
Osas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watt backwards.
Watt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osas swings wildly with an uppercut but Watt uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watt.
Osas misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osas.
A short uppercut from Watt.
Watt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Watt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osas.
Osas tries to throw a body punch but Watt avoids it by throwing Osas back against the cage.
Osas tries to throw a body punch but Watt avoids it by throwing Osas back against the cage.
Watt misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watt.
Watt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Watt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osas backwards.
Osas taking a breather.
Osas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osas stalling in the clinch.
Watt misses with some punches.
Watt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osas backwards.
Osas has a couple of punches blocked by Watt.
#T4##BC2#
Watt manages to break the clinch.
Osas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watt lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Obebobwe Osas has been cut.#CL#
Osas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Watt, pushing him back against the cage.
Watt lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Osas trying to control the position but instead, Watt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Osas into the cage.#BC2#
Watt manages to break the clinch.
Osas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Watt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Osas throws out the jab.
It seemed like Watt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watt misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Watt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Obebobwe Osas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Watt lands a big uppercut and Osas crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Osas looks OK. Watt waves Osas back to his feet!#ROC2#Osas is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Osas is looking to clinch but Watt is avoiding it.
Oh Osas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obebobwe Osas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watt moves forwards but Osas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Watt drops Osas with a big left hand! Osas is injured, injured bad! Watt jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Watt! |
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Event:
IXF III
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Watt misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bravo trying to control from half guard but Watt is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Watt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura but Watt is defending well.
Watt wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Bravo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Watt is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eddie Bravo!
Eddie Bravo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Williams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Watt to the ground. Williams is now in Watt's guard.
Williams trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.
Watt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watt can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams postures up.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Watt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Watt blocks nicely.
Williams wants to control from the top but Watt keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Watt cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Watt thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Watt lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Watt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Watt counters with a huge left! Williams is in big trouble! He's backing up but Watt isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Williams from any more damage. A dominating finish by Watt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Watt! |
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