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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willie Walker (ranked 5216 p4p, 572 weight class) and Lindu Magra (ranked 3354 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Willie Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lindu Magra!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Magra is pressing down on Walker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walker is holding on for now.
Magra is taking a breather. Walker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Walker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magra.
Walker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magra forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker trying to control but Magra postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker tries to get to full guard but Magra has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magra is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magra to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magra trying to pass the guard but Walker defending well.
Walker wants to get back to full guard but Magra has passed into side control.
Magra working the head with strikes.
Walker is trying to control Magra's posture but Magra avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walker is looking to reverse the position.
Magra wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magra on the ground.
Magra is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Magra goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Walker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magra but great work by Walker.
Walker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Magra struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to get an arm triangle but Magra is defending well.
Walker wants to control but Magra is keeping him busy.
Magra wants to control but Walker postures up.
Magra bucks up and tries to throw Walker off but instead Walker has got his back!
Magra rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to take a breather but Magra is having none of it.
Magra gets full guard.
Magra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Magra is retaining full guard.
Magra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Walker throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magra looking for a sweep. Not yet Magra, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lindu Magra will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magra.
Walker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magra back to the cage. Walker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Magra tries to keep at a distance but Walker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magra gets control of Walker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Magra will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Magra looking to control.
Walker 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.
Walker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is looking to stand up but Magra won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Magra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magra trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker wants to sweep but no luck.
Magra passes Walker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lindu Magra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magra is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magra to get the leverage.
Walker striking from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
Magra is controlling the pace.
Magra lands with a punch from half guard.
Walker wants to improve his position but Magra is controlling well.
Walker trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magra trying to mount his opponent but Walker defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magra goes for a double leg but Walker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walker continues to drive forward.
Magra has his takedown stuffed
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Magra.
Willie Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lindu Magra.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magra throws out a counter right but Walker avoids it with no problem.
Walker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magra pinned against the cage. Magra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magra closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walker to the mat! Walker manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker being controlled here, momentarily.
Magra wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Magra trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magra stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.
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 Willie Walker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Magra throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Magra. No joy for Walker on that attempt.
Walker rushes Magra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Walker jumps into guard, dragging Magra to the mat.
Walker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Magra is now in half guard.
Magra working over Walker with some ground and pound. Walker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker taking some punishment here, with Magra in his half guard.
Magra controlling the action here.
Magra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magra sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walker tries to roll over but Magra keeps him under control.
Magra 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.
Magra is taking a breather. Walker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magra is looking for a kimura here.
Magra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walker tries to roll over but Magra keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Magra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magra content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magra dives in and scores a takedown into Walker's guard.
Magra trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magra gets to his feet - Walker follows without any prompting.
A left and a right from Walker both land. Nice combination.
Good leg kick by Magra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magra misses with the combination.
Walker darts in and clinches Magra up against the cage.
Walker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magra fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magra dives in for a single leg takedown but Walker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Magra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lindu Magra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Magra 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Willie Walker!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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