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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Walls would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Walls looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Walls from standing up. #SU#
Walls gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
Walls takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones goes for a double leg but Walls avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walls continues to drive forward.
Jones leaves Walls with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Jones fails with the takedown
and Walls counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joesph Walls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronntel Jones.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Walls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walls counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Walls throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Walls stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walls wants it to stay on the feet.
As Jones looks to move away, Walls throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Jones throws a series of punches but Walls moves out of range.
Walls throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones looks winded!
Jones tries for a takedown but Walls sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walls avoids it really well and circles away.
As Jones looks to move away, Walls throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.#T2#
Walls shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walls avoids it really well and circles away.
Ronntel Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Walls appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Walls shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Walls finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3##SU#
Walls decides to stand up.
Jones fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Walls closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Walls decides to stand and escape the position.
Walls misses with a low kick.
Walls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walls as he jumps to the side. #T4##TD#
Walls closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Walls getting side control.#SU#
Walls stands up from half guard.
Walls shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Walls counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walls throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Walls shakes him off and moves away.
Walls fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Walls, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joesph Walls dominated that round.
That's time! Walls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Walls, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Walls against the cage but Walls circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walls fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walls displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Joesph Walls is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Walls fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Walls persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Jones has Walls up against the cage in a clinch.
Walls content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Jones manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Walls is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Walls wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Walls will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walls seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Walls would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Walls wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Walls looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
#T2#
Walls keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Walls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. #T3#
Walls wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Walls 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.
Walls preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Walls tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Walls is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joesph Walls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronntel Jones.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Walls manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Walls looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jones is defending well. Walls quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jones has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Walls celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joesph Walls!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Walls shoots in looking for a takedown but Visser manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walls's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walls stuffs the takedown attempt from Visser. Visser gets slowly back to his feet.
Visser throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Visser clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Visser jumps guard and drags Walls to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Visser 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.
Visser has a closed guard, preventing Walls from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walls is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES2#
Visser has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Walls is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1##BC2#
Visser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Visser manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Walls on his heels. He'll look to pass Walls's guard now, I'm sure.
Visser working some strikes from top position.
Visser postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Visser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walls has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Visser has managed to get both his arms back between Walls's legs - danger averted.
Walls tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Visser stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Visser moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##TD2#
Walls is fighting off a takedown attempt but Visser is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Walls to the mat. Walls regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Walls is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Walls has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Visser has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walls has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Visser is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Visser decides to pull guard.
Visser wants to sweep but no luck.
Visser looks winded!
Walls wants to stand but Visser is controlling his posture from full guard.
Visser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walls. #T3#
Walls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walls seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Visser for as long as he can get away with.
Visser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walls is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Visser gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Visser is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Walls gets to his feet - Visser follows without any prompting. #T4#
Walls closes the distance and clinches up with Visser, looking for a takedown. Walls pushes Visser against the cage but Visser circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Visser is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Walls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walls.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Visser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Walls shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Walls showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Walls 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Walls decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriaan Visser dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Walls shoots for a takedown but Visser saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Visser takes the fight into the clinch.
Walls tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Visser smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Visser instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visser lands an elbow just above Walls 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Joesph Walls has been cut.#TD2#
Visser drags the fight down to the ground.
Walls trying to control the position from guard on top but Visser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walls is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Visser is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walls is aware though and is defending well.
Visser is breathing heavily.
Walls stops Visser from standing up.
Visser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Walls wants to stand and escape but instead Visser has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Visser wanted to stand there but Walls had control of the position. #SUB#
Walls is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Visser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Visser stands up from Walls's guard - Visser perhaps looking for a knockout.
Walls tries to clinch but Visser moves out of range.
Walls on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Visser throws a head kick but Walls moves out of range.
#T3#
Walls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Walls. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Visser closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Visser lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Walls is looking to cinch up a triangle. Visser throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Walls's body to avoid the submission. Walls has instead reached around Visser's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Walls arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joesph Walls!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Walls keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chalhoub tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walls sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chalhoub somewhat.
Chalhoub closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walls circles away.
Joesph Walls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adel Chalhoub.
Chalhoub darts in looking for a takedown but Walls gets double underhooks and turns Chalhoub into the cage.
Walls went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Chalhoub drives through with a takedown into Walls's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Walls is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chalhoub defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Walls is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walls wants to stand and escape but Chalhoub is having none of it. #T1#
Walls lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Chalhoub sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chalhoub wants to stand but Walls has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Walls will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chalhoub trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Walls manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Walls wants to stand but Chalhoub is controlling his posture from full guard. #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.
Chalhoub tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chalhoub pulls Walls in close to his closed guard and prevents Walls from doing any damage or advancing position.
Walls wants to stand but Chalhoub has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walls trying to control but Chalhoub is working from the bottom.
Walls wants to stand but Chalhoub has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Walls has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Walls trying to control but Chalhoub is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chalhoub is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Walls drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Walls wants to stand and escape but instead Chalhoub has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Walls being controlled here, momentarily.
Walls has a closed guard, preventing Chalhoub from standing up.
Chalhoub trying to control the position from guard on top but Walls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chalhoub wants to pass the guard but Walls is keeping the position.
Walls has momentary wrist control but Chalhoub slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chalhoub's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Walls is striking from the bottom but Chalhoub uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Chalhoub throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Walls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chalhoub pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Chalhoub is going to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walls avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chalhoub.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adel Chalhoub will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Walls is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chalhoub sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chalhoub fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walls avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Chalhoub takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Chalhoub manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walls won't allow Chalhoub to sweep him here.
Walls would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Walls trying to control the position from guard on top but Chalhoub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Walls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walls trying to control the position from guard on top but Chalhoub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chalhoub 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.
Adel Chalhoub has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chalhoub looking to control.
Walls wants to get up but he can't break Chalhoub's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Chalhoub working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walls doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walls manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chalhoub looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chalhoub is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chalhoub keeping moving, preventing Walls from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walls throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chalhoub has a closed guard, preventing Walls from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Chalhoub drives through and clinches with Walls against the cage.
Walls is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Chalhoub breaks the clinch.
Chalhoub changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walls tries to avoid it but Chalhoub manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walls to the ground. Walls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Walls shoots in and drives through. Chalhoub sprawls well.#TD2#
Chalhoub changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Walls looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chalhoub is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Walls's face as Chalhoub controls the position.
Walls is trying to work for a sweep but Chalhoub has mounted him!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chalhoub. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Walls is trying to escape the mount.
Chalhoub won't let Walls get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Walls is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Chalhoub lands a big elbow.
Chalhoub lands a nice shot to the head.
Chalhoub tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chalhoub looking to finish Walls with some ground and pound. This is bad for Walls!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walls is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chalhoub punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adel Chalhoub showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Walls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Walls stuffs the takedown.
Walls stuffs the takedown attempt from Chalhoub. Chalhoub gets slowly back to his feet.
Chalhoub throws a sloppy head kick and Walls moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Walls as Chalhoub shoots in.
Joesph Walls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adel Chalhoub.
Chalhoub shoots in for a takedown but Walls shows good takedown defense.
Chalhoub throws a front kick aimed at Walls's knee but Walls avoids it well.
Walls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chalhoub takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Walls closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chalhoub quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Chalhoub desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Walls perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chalhoub is trying to stand.
Walls is controlling the pace.
Chalhoub flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Chalhoub has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walls in particular looking to stall.
Chalhoub controlling the position for now.
Walls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chalhoub does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Chalhoub fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walls to the ground. Chalhoub is now in Walls's guard.#ES#
Walls has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chalhoub off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Walls lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Walls stuffs the takedown attempt from Chalhoub. Chalhoub gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Walls fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chalhoub sprawls well initially but Walls persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3##ES2#
Chalhoub manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Walls keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Walls has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chalhoub after a bit of a struggle.
Walls is trying to drag Chalhoub to the mat but Chalhoub just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Walls tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chalhoub prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Chalhoub gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Walls regains guard.
Walls wants to get back to his feet but Chalhoub passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Chalhoub winds up and cracks Walls with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Chalhoub perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chalhoub wants to take a breather but Walls is having none of it.
Chalhoub seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chalhoub performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chalhoub is looking to advance position but Walls won't allow it.
Joesph Walls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adel Chalhoub is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chalhoub not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joesph Walls.
I think Chalhoub 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Walls fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tanaka to the ground. Walls is now in Tanaka's guard.#ES2#
Tanaka pushes Walls off and gets back to his feet.
Walls avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Tanaka breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Tanaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walls shoots in looking for a takedown but Tanaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walls's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walls on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanaka. Tanaka obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Tanaka.
Walls shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tanaka defends it nicely.
Tanaka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walls defends it nicely.#T1##TD#
Walls scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Tanaka kicks off Walls and gets to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tanaka or perhaps it was just good defense by Walls, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Tanaka clinches with his opponent.
Tanaka lands an elbow just above Walls 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Joesph Walls has been cut.
Tanaka is trying to drag Walls to the mat but Walls just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Joesph Walls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiki Tanaka.#T2#
Tanaka is pressed up against the cage. Walls has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanaka down to the mat. Tanaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Walls drives through with a takedown into Tanaka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Tanaka manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Walls sprawls well. He's pushed Tanaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Walls avoids the body shot from Tanaka.
Tanaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Walls's head backwards.
Tanaka looks for a takedown but Walls sprawls well.
Walls tries for a takedown but Tanaka circles away easily
and Tanaka counters with a three punch combo that has Walls backing up. Walls nods at Tanaka to acknowledge the strikes.#T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Walls.
Walls controls the position.#SU#
Walls has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tanaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tiki Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walls.
Tanaka has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Tanaka has Walls up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Walls is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tanaka is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Walls in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Walls is breathing heavily.
Walls is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Tanaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walls leaves Tanaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiki Tanaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joesph Walls's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tanaka. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
Tanaka successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walls won't allow Tanaka to sweep him here.
Walls stays in close to Tanaka's body and controls the position.
Walls wants to get up but he can't break Tanaka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Walls content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Tanaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tanaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walls defends well.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walls preventing the sweep.
Walls controlling from the top position. #SU#
Tanaka is working an open guard so Walls takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tanaka stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Tanaka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Walls has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tanaka off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Walls shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Walls looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tanaka!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Walls stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Tanaka rushes Walls and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walls tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanaka smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Walls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T3#
Tanaka lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Walls shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tanaka's guard.#SU#
Walls gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches up with Walls, looking for a takedown. Tanaka pushes Walls against the cage but Walls circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Tanaka backs away, Walls returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tanaka is breathing heavily.
Walls fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Tanaka instigates a clinch. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tanaka.
Walls jumps guard but Tanaka stands there with Walls around his waist. Walls gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Tanaka pulls guard.
Tanaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walls wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
Tanaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tiki Tanaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joesph Walls's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Walls dives in for a single leg takedown but Tanaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tanaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Walls. Walls gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanaka shoots in but no luck this time.
Walls shoots in looking for a takedown but Tanaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walls's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Walls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tanaka!
Tanaka misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Tanaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walls.
Walls is trying to pull guard but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tanaka jumps guard but Walls turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Tanaka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Tanaka pushes Walls off and gets back to his feet.
Tanaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Walls stuffs the takedown attempt from Tanaka. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanaka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Walls is looking for a counter combo.
Walls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Tanaka goes for a double leg but Walls avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walls continues to drive forward.
Walls darts in looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets double underhooks and turns Walls into the cage.
Tanaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walls circles away.
Tanaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Walls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tiki Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanaka dips to his left and cracks Walls with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown attempt by Tanaka or perhaps it was just good defense by Walls, which made it look bad.
Walls appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Tanaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walls changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to avoid it but Walls manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanaka to the ground. Tanaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tanaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walls half committed to a counter leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walls.
Tanaka fails to land the takedown.
Walls goes for a double leg but Tanaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tanaka continues to drive forward.
Tanaka dives in and grabs Walls's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walls pushes down on Tanaka's head and hops out.
Walls shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanaka sprawls well. Tanaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walls gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Walls tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tanaka defends well and Walls ends up having to push Tanaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tanaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Walls sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walls stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walls wants it to stay on the feet.
Walls is looking to counter with head kicks.
Walls throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Walls with that takedown attempt.
Joesph Walls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiki Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joesph Walls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Tanaka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Walls quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Walls makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joesph Walls showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tanaka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tiki Tanaka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lawson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Walls's guard.
Lawson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Walls has an active guard here but Lawson has managed to pass into half guard.
Lawson is trying to control the action in half guard but Walls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walls moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walls will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES#
Walls wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Walls dives in and scores a takedown into Lawson 's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walls not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lawson is trying to control the position but Walls postures up. #T1##SU#
Walls gets to his feet. Lawson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lawson tries for a takedown but Walls sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walls dives in and grabs Lawson 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawson pushes down on Walls's head and hops out.
Walls shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawson sprawls well. Lawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walls gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Walls gets caught flat footed, as Lawson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walls is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lawson dives into side control.
Lawson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Walls is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2#
Walls pushes Lawson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lawson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Walls is looking for a sweep.
Lawson tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here as Lawson stalls from top position.
Lawson trying to control the position but Walls is working away. #SUB2#
Lawson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walls is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Lawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walls keeps working.
Lawson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Walls manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walls is staying active underneath Lawson , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lawson prevents Walls from improving his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lawson is looking to take a break and control but Walls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lawson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Walls ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Walls no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lawson trying to control but Walls is working from the bottom.
Lawson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robbie Lawson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Lawson with that takedown attempt.
Lawson shoots and misses
and Walls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joesph Walls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Lawson .#TD2#
Lawson dives in and scores a takedown into Walls's guard.#SUB#
Walls is looking for a triangle here but Lawson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Walls sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Walls manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Walls throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walls is controlling the pace.
#SU#
Walls decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lawson misses with a kick to the body.
Walls fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Walls dives in and grabs Lawson 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawson pushes down on Walls's head and hops out.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walls sprawls well. Walls wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lawson gets slowly back to his feet.
Walls is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
A head kick by Lawson misses
and Walls counters with a left and a right that stings Lawson .
Walls fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawson stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Lawson darts in and clinches Walls up against the cage.
Lawson wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Lawson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Walls can't fight it off and eventually Lawson manages to take the fight to the floor. Walls looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Walls is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lawson defends well.#T3#
Lawson trying to control but Walls is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Walls looking for a guillotine here but Lawson defends easily.
Lawson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lawson postures up and lands a big shot to Walls's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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 Joesph Walls will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lawson drives through and clinches with Walls against the cage.
Lawson tries to throw a body punch but Walls avoids it by throwing Lawson back against the cage.
Walls tries to break the clinch but Lawson is controlling the position. #TD2#
Lawson manages to pull guard.
Walls's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Walls stands up from Lawson 's guard - Walls perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Walls shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawson but Lawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Lawson tries to counter it with a takedown but Walls pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walls.
Lawson cracks a nice hook into Walls's ribs.#T1##CL2#
Lawson clinches up with Walls and pushes him back against the cage.
Walls has Lawson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lawson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Walls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawson avoiding damage.
#TD#
Walls pulls guard effortlessly.
Walls keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Lawson trying to control but Walls is working from the bottom.
Lawson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Walls haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lawson scoring with some ground and pound.
Lawson trying to control but Walls is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lawson forces Walls back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lawson obliges.#BC2#
Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walls throws a head kick but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joesph Walls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walls prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Lawson gets control of Walls's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lawson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lawson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walls is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Walls stands up and waves to Lawson to follow him.
Lawson slaps away a takedown attempt from Walls, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lawson or perhaps it was just good defense by Walls, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Lawson moves into the clinch.
Lawson goes for a takedown attempt but Walls pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Lawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walls's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Lawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Lawson !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Romley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Romley. No joy for Walls on that attempt.
Walls ducks under a wild hook from Romley.
Romley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Walls.#CUT2#
It looks like Joesph Walls has been cut.
Romley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walls sprawls well. Walls wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Romley gets slowly back to his feet.
Romley thuds a left hand into Walls's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walls.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Walls. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Walls has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Walls jumps guard but Romley stands there with Walls around his waist. Walls gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Walls blocking some punches.
Romley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Walls is trying to trip Romley. He has hold of a leg but Romley is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Walls persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Romley being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Walls decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Romley, up you get!
Romley misses with a series of wild punches.
Walls is looking to counter with head kicks.
Romley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walls as he jumps to the side. #T2##CL2#
Romley gets a clinch. #TD#
Walls has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Romley uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walls is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Walls stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Walls drives through with a takedown into Romley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Walls gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Romley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walls's waist but Walls gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romley off to one side.
Romley looks winded!#CL2#
Romley clinches up against the cage.
Romley is trying to break free.
Walls is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romley pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Walls controlling the action here for a moment.
Walls changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Walls shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Walls showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Walls seems content to control.
Walls seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Romley for as long as he can get away with.#T4##SU#
Walls stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Steveo Romley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walls throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Walls drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walls prevents Romley from getting back to his feet.
Romley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walls controls the pace.#SU#
Walls stands up from Romley's guard - Walls perhaps looking for a knockout.
Romley blocks a head kick by Walls.
Walls ducks under a wild hook from Romley.
Romley fails with a takedown attempt.
Walls throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joesph Walls dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joesph Walls's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Walls shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Romley is trying to defend but Walls finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Walls takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joesph Walls overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Walls 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.
Romley is looking to escape.
Walls is controlling the pace.
Walls is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romley can do to turn this around?#SU#
Walls gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romley is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Walls throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Romley was covering up waiting for the punch and Walls finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Romley wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Walls has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Walls pulls guard successfully.
#ES#
Walls has his feet on Romley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Walls shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Walls was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Romley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Walls.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romley gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Walls controlling the position easily from mount.
Romley is working to get back to half guard.
Walls controlling his opponent. #T3#
Walls's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walls continues to stall.
Walls has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Walls.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joesph Walls dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joesph Walls's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Walls looking to score a takedown here. Romley is defending well but Walls drives through and ends up in Romley's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Walls stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Romley slaps away a takedown attempt from Walls, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Walls shoots in but Romley avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Romley rushes Walls and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romley lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Romley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Romley moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Walls looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Walls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Romley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romley misses with a two punch combination.
Romley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romley throws a right hand that misses
and Walls counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Romley gets a clinch.
Romley tries to break the clinch but Walls is controlling the position.
Walls blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romley tries to pull guard but Walls holds him up against the cage and eventually Romley drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Walls has Romley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Walls pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Romley tumbling to the mat - Walls dives into Romley's guard.#T2#
Walls slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Walls stands and steps away. Romley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Romley misses with an uppercut.
Walls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romley.
Walls swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romley is fending him off so far but Walls persists. Nope, Romley circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Walls closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Romley did well to prevent Walls getting side control.#SU#
Walls decides to stand and escape the position. #T3##TD#
Walls shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Romley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Walls postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Walls gets to his feet. Romley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Walls shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Romley's guard.#SU#
Walls gets to his feet. Romley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Walls scores with a takedown into Romley's guard.
Walls passes into half guard. #SU#
Walls escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Romley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romley leaves Walls with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Romley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walls to the ground. Romley is now in Walls's guard.#ES#
Walls is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Steveo Romley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romley can't find room to land a body shot as Walls controls the action.
#TD#
Walls gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Romley regains guard.
#ES2#
Romley pushes Walls off and scrambles back to his feet.
Joesph Walls is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romley throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joesph Walls.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walls, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joesph Walls!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Teller moves into the clinch successfully.
Walls is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Teller to keep the fight standing.
Teller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walls avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Teller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walls avoids it.
Teller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Walls prevents it.
Teller is trying to pull guard but Walls turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joesph Walls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Teller.
Teller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Teller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Walls tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Teller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walls is defending well.
Teller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walls tries to pull guard but Teller won't allow it.
#TD2#
Teller jumps guard and drags Walls to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Walls prevents Teller from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Walls stands and steps away. Teller gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Walls shoots for a takedown but Teller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Teller lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Walls is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Teller's half guard.
Walls missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Walls will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walls wants to take a breather but Teller is having none of it. #SU#
Walls decides to return to a standing position.
Jackson Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Teller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Walls is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Teller presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Teller tries to break free but Walls pushes him back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Teller decides to pull guard.
Teller wants to sweep here but Walls controlling him for the moment.
Walls 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.#SU#
Walls stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Teller dives in for a single leg takedown but Walls sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Walls gets tackled into the cage by Teller. Teller maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walls.
Teller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walls pulls his leg out and moves away.
Teller shoots in and drives through. Walls sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Teller as Walls shoots in.
Teller wants to counter the offense by Walls and move into the clinch position.
Walls shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teller defends it nicely.#T3#
Teller shoots in and drives through. Walls sprawls well.
Teller shoots in but Walls avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Walls or perhaps it was just good defense by Teller, which made it look bad.
Teller tries for a takedown but Walls circles away easily
and Walls counters with a left and a right that stings Teller.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Teller is defended easily by Walls.#T4#
Teller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walls defends it nicely.#CL2#
Teller pushes Walls up against the cage in a clinch.
Walls wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Teller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Walls uses from the top position. #SU#
Walls stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Teller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joesph Walls will probably get the nod.
That's time! Walls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A head kick by Teller misses
and Walls counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Teller tries for a takedown but Walls sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walls throws a sloppy head kick and Teller moves out of range easily.
Walls blocks a jab.
Joesph Walls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Walls misses its target.#TD2#
Teller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Walls has one foot on Teller's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller shoots in looking for a takedown but Walls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Teller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Teller slaps away a takedown attempt from Walls, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Walls shoots in but no luck this time.
A clash of legs there as Walls blocks the low kick.
Walls seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Walls gets tackled into the cage by Teller. Teller maintains the clinch.
Teller prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Walls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walls is trying to drag Teller to the mat but Teller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Teller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Walls tries to score a body lock takedown but Teller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Walls stops a takedown attempt from Teller.
Teller has had enough of the clinch but Walls keeps him there for the moment.
Walls tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Teller smiles and moves away.
Teller throws a hook but Walls avoids it easily.
Teller shoots in for a takedown but Walls shows good takedown defense.
Teller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Teller closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Walls quickly recovers to half guard.
Teller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Teller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walls's head. #T3#
Teller prevents Walls from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walls is working hard here to advance position.
Teller trying to control from Walls's half guard. Walls has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Teller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teller wants to stand and escape but instead Walls has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T4##SU#
Walls decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Teller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walls slaps away a takedown attempt from Teller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Teller shoots in looking for a takedown. Walls tries to sprawl out of it but Teller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walls manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Teller has taken the fight to the clinch.
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 Joesph Walls will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Walls keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.#CL2#
Teller takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Teller breaks from the clinch.
Walls tries a head kick but it misses.
Teller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walls defends it well.
Teller goes for a double leg but Walls avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walls continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Teller moves into range and clinches up with Walls.
Walls is trying to pull guard but Teller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walls has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Teller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Walls can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Walls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walls tries to pull guard but Teller won't allow it.
Teller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Walls drops down looking for an ankle pick but Teller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Teller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walls counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walls shoots in for a double leg but Teller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Teller forces Walls back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Teller drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2#
Teller manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Teller as Walls shoots in.
Teller shoots in but Walls avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Walls was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Walls darts in and clinches Teller up against the cage.#T2#
Teller misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Teller manages to pull guard.
Walls wants to get up but he can't break Teller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Walls gets to his feet - Teller follows without any prompting.
Walls looks to land a combination but Teller avoids it well.
Walls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Teller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walls avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Teller moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##BC2#
Teller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Teller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Teller throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Teller pulls guard successfully.
Teller 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.
Teller has Walls pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Teller has his foot on Walls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walls works his way back into a safe position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Teller can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Teller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Walls looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Walls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Teller keeping moving, preventing Walls from controlling successfully.
Jackson Teller has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Teller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walls can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teller keeping moving, preventing Walls from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson Teller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joesph Walls is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Teller is looking for a triangle but Walls pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Teller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walls has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joesph Walls!
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