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Event:
CACC 48
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 12098 p4p, 596 weight class) and Brandon Walker (ranked 18856 p4p, 575 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Johan Farfy Iii! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Brandon Walker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Farfy Iii with that takedown attempt.
Farfy Iii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walker avoids it really well and circles away.
Walker gets caught napping as Farfy Iii dives in and scores a takedown. Walker manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farfy Iii (2) vs (0) Walker
Farfy Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Farfy Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Walker's legs - danger averted.
Walker keeping full guard, as Farfy Iii tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfy Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Farfy Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfy Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farfy Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farfy Iii (2) vs (2) Walker
Walker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Farfy Iii (2) vs (5) Walker
Walker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Walker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Farfy Iii is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farfy Iii keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Farfy Iii tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Farfy Iii is working hard here to advance position.
Farfy Iii gets back to half guard.
Walker trying to pass the guard but Farfy Iii defending well.
Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
Walker 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. Farfy Iii tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Walker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Walker!
After winning the bout, Brandon Walker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 41
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brandon Walker (ranked 18861 p4p, 554 weight class) and Pacer Dalton (ranked 4239 p4p, 433 weight class). Brandon Walker had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Brandon Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton dives in and scores a takedown into Walker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walker is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalton is aware though and is defending well.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Walker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Walker won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (4) Dalton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Dalton trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Walker's legs - danger averted.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walker is looking for a triangle but Dalton pushes his legs off easily.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton is pushing down on Walker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walker is fighting to maintain full guard but Dalton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton trying to control the pace.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Dalton sits in half guard.
Walker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
Walker is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Well, if Dalton 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Walker is defending well.
Dalton is trying to control the action in half guard but Walker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dalton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Dalton controlling the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dalton is looking to stall here but Walker recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton stands and throws Walker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (2) vs (7) Dalton
You can see the frustration on Walker's face as Dalton controls the position.
Dalton wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
Walker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dalton off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (6) vs (7) Dalton
Walker has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dalton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dalton is trying to break free.
Walker gets his hands free as Dalton looks to control.
Walker wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy.
Dalton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Walker.
Walker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dalton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dalton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dalton trying to control but not successfully.
Dalton is in bad spot here.
Walker looking to break Dalton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dalton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Walker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dalton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Walker looking to break Dalton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dalton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Walker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Walker is not going to allow Dalton to sit and survive in this position.
Dalton is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Walker is staying active.
Dalton can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to stick to Dalton's back but Dalton is turning into Walker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Walker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dalton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (6) vs (9) Dalton
Dalton controlling from the top position.
Dalton trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Walker 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Walker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton pushing down on Walker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
Dalton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (6) vs (12) Dalton
Dalton takes Walker's back. Score +3 for taking back: Walker (6) vs (15) Dalton
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to escape the position.
Walker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dalton mounts Walker! Really nice guard pass there!
Dalton controlling from mount.
Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Dalton avoids the attempt from Walker to control.
Dalton tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Walker is looking to improve his position but Dalton isn't that keen on the idea.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Walker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walker is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dalton avoids the attempt from Walker to control.
Walker is looking to get to half guard.
Dalton fails to take his opponent's back.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Walker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Walker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Dalton sits in half guard.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Dalton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dalton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Walker reverses the position - he's now on top in Dalton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (8) vs (15) Dalton
Walker wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton pulls Walker in close to his closed guard and prevents Walker from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Walker postures up.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalton holds on and takes a little breather.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Walker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (11) vs (15) Dalton
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.
Walker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dalton, who protects the arm well.
Dalton struggling a bit here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries for a kimura but Dalton is defending well.
Dalton is trying to control Walker's posture but Walker avoids it.
Walker is trying to get an arm triangle but Dalton is defending well.
Dalton is looking to reverse the position.
Dalton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (11) vs (17) Dalton
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Walker won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 17 to 11.
A relieved looking Pacer Dalton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 30
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brandon Walker (ranked 18905 p4p, 635 weight class) and Ganesha Om (ranked 4471 p4p, 491 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Brandon Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ganesha Om!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Om shoots in looking for a takedown but Walker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Om's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walker clinches with his opponent.
Om manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Walker trying to control but Om is working from the bottom.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Om is retaining full guard.
Om looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Om keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Walker trying to control but Om is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Om wants to sweep but no luck.
Om trying to control the position.
Walker looking to sit in guard and control but Om gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Om
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Walker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Om has passed into half guard!
Om is working for a kimura but Walker is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Om trying to control from half guard but Walker is working away.
Walker wants to improve his position but Om is controlling well.
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Om is working away from the top position though.
Om stalling away here and it's allowed Walker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Om trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Walker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Om pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
Walker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walker looking to control.
Walker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Om gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Om must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Om slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (5) Om
Om wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Walker is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Om is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walker is not content to let Om control the position.
Om happy to just control the position for now.
Om is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
Walker is not content to let Om control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Walker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Om is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
Om 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 Om but great work by Walker. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (4) vs (5) Om
Walker advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Walker (6) vs (5) Om
Walker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Om wants to hold on but Walker pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Om is in all sorts of trouble here.
Walker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Om has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Om! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (6) vs (7) Om
Om advances to half guard.
Om is pressing down on Walker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walker is holding on for now.
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Om is working away from the top position though.
Walker wants to improve his position but Om is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Om is very close to passing his half guard.
Om is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Om.
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
Om 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.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Om is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walker sees it coming and defends easily.
Om is trying to control. Walker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker is trying to control but can't.
Om trying to pass the guard but Walker defending well.
Om passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (6) vs (10) Om
Om has control of Walker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Walker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Walker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
Om passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walker! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (6) vs (13) Om
Walker is looking to improve his position but Om isn't that keen on the idea.
Walker is working hard here to advance position.
Om trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Om looking for a guillotine from mount but Walker is having none of it.
Om wants to take his opponent's back but Walker doesn't allow it.
Om looking for a guillotine from mount but Walker is having none of it.
Om goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Walker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (8) vs (13) Om
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Om looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Om working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
Walker trying to control but Om is working from the bottom.
Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Om has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Om's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Om keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Om looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Om looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Om! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (8) vs (17) Om
Om is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Om's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Om works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (8) vs (20) Om
Om trying to control but Walker is having none of it.
Walker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Om tries to pass to full mount but Walker defends it.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Om is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Om is keen to just control but Walker is a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Om is looking to advance position but Walker won't allow it.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker is not content to let Om control the position.
Walker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Om avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Om is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Om wins on points by 20 to 8.
Ganesha Om decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 21
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brandon Walker (ranked 18972 p4p, 622 weight class) and Joshua Candelaria (ranked 4161 p4p, 474 weight class). Brandon Walker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Brandon Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Candelaria!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Candelaria moves into the clinch.
Walker tries to pull guard but Candelaria forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Candelaria fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Candelaria tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the ropes and eventually Candelaria drops back down to his feet.
Candelaria drags the fight down to the ground.
Walker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Candelaria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Candelaria has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.
Candelaria looking to control.
Candelaria pulls Walker in close to his closed guard and prevents Walker from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker wants to control from the top but Candelaria keeps moving.
Candelaria is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Candelaria can't keep his opponent in guard - Walker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker prevents Candelaria from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Candelaria is defending well.
Candelaria is in trouble now - Walker has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (3) vs (0) Candelaria
Walker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Walker is working for a guillotine from mount but Candelaria frees his head quite easily.
Walker looking to control but Candelaria is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Candelaria is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking to control but Candelaria is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Candelaria is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Walker has hold of Candelaria's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Candelaria manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Candelaria is desperately trying to improve his position but Walker has a good base and remains in mount.
Walker trying to control but Candelaria is having none of it.
Candelaria is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Walker wants to control the pace but Candelaria is squirming around nicely.
Candelaria tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria is still trying to improve position.
Walker wants to control the pace but Candelaria is squirming around nicely.
Candelaria tries to reverse the position but Walker maintains control.
Candelaria tries to hold on but Walker pushes him away.
Walker looking for a guillotine from mount but Candelaria is having none of it.
Candelaria gets back to half guard.
Candelaria wants to get back to full guard.
Candelaria holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Candelaria wants to get back to full guard.
Walker is pressing down on Candelaria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Candelaria is holding on for now.
Candelaria keeping control of the position.
Candelaria makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Candelaria.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Candelaria is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Candelaria manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Candelaria's guard.
Candelaria throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Candelaria looking to control.
Candelaria keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to control from the top but Candelaria keeps moving.
Candelaria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Candelaria is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Candelaria manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Candelaria's guard.
Walker wants to control from the top but Candelaria keeps moving.
Candelaria is looking to cinch up a triangle. Walker throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Candelaria's body to avoid the submission. Candelaria has instead reached around Walker's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Candelaria arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joshua Candelaria!
Joshua Candelaria made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 14
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 2223 p4p, 284 weight class) and Brandon Walker (ranked 18784 p4p, 654 weight class). Jackson comes to the ring accompanied by Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brandon Walker was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Brandon Walker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walker jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walker is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson stays in close to Walker's body and controls the position.
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Walker working a defensive guard here.
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (3) vs (0) Walker
Walker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (6) vs (0) Walker
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walker, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker stops Jackson from passing to mount.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Walker manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Walker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Walker is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (6) vs (2) Walker
Walker wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Walker has Jackson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (8) vs (2) Walker
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Walker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Walker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Walker! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (8) vs (6) Walker
Walker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (8) vs (8) Walker
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Walker has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Walker looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Walker wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Walker.
Walker wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to hold on but Walker postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Walker swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jackson is now in Walker's guard. A big mistake from Walker there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (10) vs (8) Walker
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson advances to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Walker has his hands clasped together around Jackson's back. He's all about the action.
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Walker is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker is looking to get back to full guard here but Jackson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (13) vs (8) Walker
Walker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson taking a breather here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walker's legs.
Walker is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but Walker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (13) vs (10) Walker
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (15) vs (10) Walker
Walker is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (18) vs (10) Walker
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walker, who protects the arm well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Walker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the position but Walker is working away.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Walker prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
Walker is looking for a sweep.
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Walker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jackson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (20) vs (10) Walker
Jackson wants to take Walker's back here but Walker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working for a guillotine from mount but Walker is in no mood to give up.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Walker is squirming around nicely.
Walker is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson has control of Walker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Walker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Walker regains half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (23) vs (10) Walker
Walker is just holding on here. Jackson manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (26) vs (10) Walker
Walker rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
Walker won't enjoy being in this position. Jackson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Walker is tapping - it's over boys! Jackson picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamden Jackson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kamden Jackson thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CACC 10
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 10748 p4p, 618 weight class) and Brandon Walker (ranked 18770 p4p, 609 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Indigo Starseed has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Indigo Starseed seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brandon Walker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walker dives in and scores a takedown into Starseed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starseed (0) vs (2) Walker
Starseed is controlling Walker's posture.
Starseed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Starseed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Starseed manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Starseed's guard.
Starseed is trying to keep Walker in close.
Starseed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (2) Walker
Starseed works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (5) vs (2) Walker
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starseed trying to control but Walker is having none of it.
Starseed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Walker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Walker is controlling an arm, preventing Starseed from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Walker is working to get back to half guard.
Walker tries to hold on but Starseed pushes him away.
Starseed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Starseed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Starseed working for a guillotine from mount but Walker is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Starseed tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Walker tries to lock up and control but Starseed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Starseed seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Walker is holding on tight.
Walker wants to hold on but Starseed pushes him away.
Walker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (5) vs (4) Walker
Starseed trying to control the position.
Walker passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Starseed has his hands clasped together around Walker's back. He's all about the action.
Starseed is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to take a breather but Starseed is having none of it.
Starseed works his way to full guard. Good work.
Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Starseed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Starseed's legs - danger averted.
Walker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Starseed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Starseed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Starseed! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starseed (9) vs (4) Walker
Walker struggling a bit here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Starseed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walker, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is not content to let Starseed control the position.
Starseed has hold of Walker's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Walker tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Starseed cranks the arm and Walker screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Walker, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Indigo Starseed!
An out of breath Indigo Starseed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Dekkers stuns Walker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Walker slips under a jab from Dekkers.
Dekkers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dekkers lands with a nice combination. Walker backs away looking to recover.
Dekkers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dekkers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dekkers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dekkers connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Dekkers catches Walker napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Walker to the canvas!
#ROC2#
Walker is rocked!#SUB#
Walker has an active guard here but Dekkers has managed to pass into half guard.
Oh Walker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker trying to control here.
Walker lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Dekkers controlling the action here.
Walker tries to roll over but Dekkers keeps him under control.
Dekkers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walker seems to have got his legs back now.
Walker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walker.#T1##SUB#
Walker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dekkers is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Walker.
Dekkers taking a breather here.
Walker can't do much from the bottom here.
Walker tries to buck Dekkers off but Dekkers is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is trying to work for a sweep but Dekkers has mounted him!#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.
Dekkers controlling the position easily from mount.
Walker tries to hold on but Dekkers pushes him away.
Dekkers controlling the position easily from mount.
Walker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Walker is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Walker looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Walker wants to escape the position.
Good control from Dekkers.
Dekkers controlling well, preventing Walker from escaping the position.
#T4#
Dekkers slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dekkers is trying to stick to Walker's back but Walker is turning into Dekkers. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dekkers's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Walker.
Walker trying to control but Dekkers is working from the bottom.
Walker throws a strike but Dekkers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Walker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dekkers controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Dekkers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Dekkers misses.
Dekkers lands a lovely overhand right.
Dekkers swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dekkers.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Walker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dekkers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Walker is looking to counter punch.
Dekkers misses with a two punch combination.
Dekkers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Walker.
Walker misses with a left hand
and Dekkers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walker misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Dekkers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers misses with a hook
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Bas Dekkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Walker or perhaps it was just good defense by Dekkers, which made it look bad.
Walker looks to land a left hand but Dekkers moved out of range nicely.
Walker wants to clinch.#T1#
Walker shoots for a double leg takedown but Dekkers sprawls well. He's pushed Walker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Dekkers.
Dekkers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dekkers.
Dekkers connects with a jab.
Dekkers looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Walker avoids a kick to the body.
Walker throwing a counter right hand but Dekkers manages to avoid it.
Donk. Dekkers catches Walker right on the button with a cross.
Dekkers lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Walker falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dekkers dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bas Dekkers!
Our winner, Bas Dekkers, 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:
GC 312 Hussein vs Huchkov
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moreno.
Walker unleashes a big counter combination but Moreno bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Walker scores with a takedown into Moreno's guard.
Walker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walker throwing strikes from guard but Moreno blocks nicely.
Moreno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moreno has Walker pulled in close to control his posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Moreno's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker throws an elbow that misses. Moreno uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walker's guard. Nice move by Moreno!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker is trying to keep Moreno in close.
#T1#
Moreno sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Walker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moreno defends it easily.
Moreno wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Walker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moreno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moreno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moreno showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Walker is trying to control the position but Moreno postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moreno lands the left hand.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Walker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moreno circles away.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot lands for Moreno.
Moreno misses with a shot to the body
and Walker counters with an outside leg kick.
Moreno throws a nice outside leg kick.
Walker misses with a straight left.
Moreno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xande Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Walker.
Walker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moreno thows a leg kick but Walker checks it
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moreno's corner calls for a 1-2. Moreno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Xande Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Moreno stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Moreno.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Moreno.
Walker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moreno to score with a decent uppercut.
Moreno scores with a jab. Walker acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Walker is rocked!
Walker walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Walker limp body while Moreno jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xande Moreno!
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Event:
GC 308
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Moreno connects with a single shot there.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moreno moves away.
Moreno tried to counter with a leg kick but Walker avoided it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Walker, as that shot connected.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walker throws a body punch but Moreno moves out of range.
Brandon Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moreno.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Walker feints and then cracks Moreno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moreno down.
Walker cracks the inside of Moreno's front leg.
Moreno checks a leg kick nicely.
Moreno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been told by Moreno's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moreno misses with a straight left.
Moreno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreno slips a jab from Walker.#T1#
Moreno cracks Walker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moreno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moreno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker misses with a wild combination.
Moreno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Moreno.
Walker misses with a left hand
and Moreno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Moreno shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker wants to clinch up but Moreno keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Walker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Walker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Walker showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walker postures up in Moreno's guard and throws a big left but Moreno blocks it.
Moreno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Walker working some strikes from top position.
Walker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Walker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moreno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreno manages to avoid it.
Moreno fires out a quick counter leg kick but Walker just manages to avoid it.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Moreno went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moreno.#TD2#
Walker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moreno on his heels. He'll look to pass Moreno's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker throwing strikes from guard but Moreno blocks nicely.
Moreno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moreno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Walker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Walker throws the left hand but Moreno avoids the punch easily.
Moreno slaps away a takedown attempt from Walker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xande Moreno is winning the standup battle so far.
Moreno lunges at Walker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Walker's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Brandon Walker has been cut.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moreno avoids the body shot from Walker.
Moreno throwing a counter right hand but Walker manages to avoid it.
Moreno lands a big head kick that sends Walker to the canvas! Moreno follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xande Moreno!
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Event:
GC 304
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
A big left from Esposito misses.
Walker with the counter takedown but Esposito avoids it easily.#CL2#
Walker moves into the clinch.
Esposito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Walker wants to stall.
Esposito's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Walker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Walker is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but Esposito blocks with his arms.
Esposito blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Esposito manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Esposito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Esposito gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Walker counter with a right hand. #T1#
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Esposito gets a takedown into half guard.
Walker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Esposito lands a nice short elbow.
Walker wants to improve his position but Esposito is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Walker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Esposito thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walker's head. #T2#
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker taking some punishment here, with Esposito in his half guard.
Esposito thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walker's head.
Walker wants to control but Esposito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Esposito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esposito controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Walker looking for submissions off his back.
Esposito takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Esposito takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Esposito scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
Walker wants to control but Esposito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker has hold of Esposito's hands but Esposito slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Esposito working over Walker with some ground and pound. Walker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Esposito stalling.
Esposito wants to free his trapped foot but Walker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walker tries to roll over but Esposito keeps him under control.#T4#
Walker is looking to control Esposito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walker avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esposito controlling the action here.
Esposito trying to control from Walker's half guard. Walker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Walker lands a decent punch to the body there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Walker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Esposito defends it easily.
Walker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Esposito dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Walker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Esposito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Esposito.
Walker trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walker distracts Esposito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Esposito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Esposito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #T1#
Walker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Esposito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker connects with a couple of short punches.
Walker stands up over Esposito, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Esposito is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Walker chips away with some ground and pound.
Walker trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment.
Esposito 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.#T2#
Walker lands a couple of elbows.
Esposito wants to sweep but no luck.
Esposito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Esposito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Esposito throwing strikes from guard but Walker blocks nicely.
Javier Esposito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Esposito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Esposito from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Walker looking for a guillotine here but Esposito defends easily.
#T3#
Esposito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Esposito.
Esposito stands up over Walker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Esposito postures up.
Esposito landing with the ground and pound.
Esposito content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walker controlling the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Walker wants to control but Esposito passes easily into half guard.
Esposito working over Walker with some ground and pound. Walker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Esposito is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker has a hand on Esposito's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Esposito takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Walker gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Walker looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Esposito.
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 Javier Esposito will probably get the nod.
That's time! Esposito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Walker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Walker - just one landing.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Esposito pushes him off.
Esposito changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Esposito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
A shot to the liver by Esposito. Beautiful body shot.
Esposito thows a leg kick but Walker checks it
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker trying to land knees to the body.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walkers head.
Walker scores with a shoulder strike.
Esposito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Esposito prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito. #BC#
Esposito manages to break the clinch.
Esposito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Esposito avoids the body shot from Walker.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Esposito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab lands there for Walker.
Esposito throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
Esposito misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Walker rushes Esposito and presses him up against the cage.
Esposito is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Esposito tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Esposito pushes Walker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Walker wants to stall.
Esposito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walker.
Esposito controlling the action here for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Esposito is controlling him.
Walker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Esposito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Javier Esposito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Walker.
A body shot lands from Esposito.
Esposito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Esposito obliges.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Esposito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Javier Esposito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Esposito is looking for a takedown.
Esposito tries for a takedown but Walker manages to get underhooks.
Esposito cracks Walker with a nice body shot.
Esposito lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Esposito lands a left hand.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker jumps guard but Esposito stands there with Walker around his waist. Walker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Esposito digs a right hand into Walker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walker's gas tank.
Esposito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
Esposito stalling the fight.
Walker taking a breather.
Walker can't get the takedown.
Walker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walker misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Esposito.
Walker is trying to stall.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Esposito breaks from the clinch.
Esposito lands with a shot to the body.
Walker takes one on the button.
Javier Esposito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Walker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Esposito drops down looking for a counter takedown but Walker sprawls and moves away.
Brandon Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esposito scores with a hook.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Walker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Esposito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Walker walks into a straight right hand from Esposito.
Walker misses with a looping left.#TD#
Esposito dives in and scores a takedown into Walker's guard.
Esposito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Esposito seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Walker for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Esposito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Esposito has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Esposito!
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Event:
GC 299
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Walker moves into the clinch successfully.
Walker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akharraz backwards.
Come on Akharraz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Akharraz misses the target. #CL#
Akharraz moves into range and clinches up with Walker.
Walker is trying to maintain a safe position but Akharraz gets an underhook and turns Walker into the cage.
Akharraz is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker misses with a low kick.
Walker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Akharraz clinches with his opponent.
Walker tries to pull guard but Akharraz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Walker drives through with a takedown into Akharraz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker throwing strikes from guard but Akharraz blocks nicely.
Walker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akharraz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walker is controlling him. #T1#
Walker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Walker lands a couple of digs.
Walker working some strikes from top position.
Akharraz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Walker dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker cracks Akharraz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Akharraz is trying to get back to his feet.
Walker is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is working Akharraz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Walker misses with the ground and pound.
Akharraz is not content to let Walker control the position.
Akharraz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Walker asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Walker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Walker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Akharraz some visible discomfort.
Akharraz wants to get back to his feet but Walker is dominant here and he's now got Akharraz's back!
Akharraz trying to get back to his feet but Walker is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Walker is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Akharraz taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Walker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Walker!
During a confident post fight interview, Brandon Walker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GC 294
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleed was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown but Bleed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walker swings for the body but Bleed moves out of range.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bleed's waist but Bleed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Brandon Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bleed momentarily.
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Bleed has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt
and Bleed counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bleed.
A good leg kick by Bleed.
Bleed throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Walker throwing a counter right hand but Bleed manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Bleed lands a big head kick that sends Walker tumbling to the mat! Bleed takes a step backwards and waves Walker back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Walker is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Walker has been cut.#T1#
Bleed lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Walker crumples to the floor! Bleed milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Make You Bleed!
After winning the bout, Make You Bleed thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GC 288
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Walker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ulriksen momentarily.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ulriksen enables Walker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ulriksen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ulriksen pulls Walker in close to his closed guard and prevents Walker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Walker postures up and lands a big shot to Ulriksen's brow.
Ulriksen wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulriksen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ulriksen seems keen to control Walker's posture.
Walker postures up in Ulriksen's guard and throws a big left but Ulriksen blocks it.
Walker is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ulriksen is trying to keep Walker in close.
Walker stands up over Ulriksen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ulriksen trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ulriksen looking to control.
Walker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulriksen is trying to keep Walker in close.
Walker trying to control but Ulriksen is working from the bottom.
Ulriksen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Ulriksen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Walker preventing the sweep.
Walker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ulriksen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ulriksen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Walker shoots in and gets a takedown into Ulriksen's guard.
Walker being controlled here momentarily.
Ulriksen is looking to sweep but instead, Walker has passed into half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Ulriksen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ulriksen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walker chips away with some ground and pound.
Walker won't allow Ulriksen to sweep him here.
Ulriksen seems keen to control Walker's posture.
Walker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Walker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Walker postures up.
#T4#
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ulriksen is keeping the position for now.
Walker distracts Ulriksen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ulriksen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ulriksen has momentary wrist control but Walker slips an elbow through the middle.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Ulriksen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ulriksen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Walker dominated that round.
That's time! Walker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ulriksen catches Walker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Walker slips a jab from Ulriksen.
Victor Ulriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulriksen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Walker finds it's way through Ulriksen's defenses.
Ulriksen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Walker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ulriksen is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Walker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ulriksen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulriksen working a defensive guard but Walker manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ulriksen tries to improve position but can't.
Ulriksen struggling a bit here.#T1##SUB#
Walker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ulriksen is not content to let Walker control the position.
Check out the look on Walker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Ulriksen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ulriksen looking for a sweep but Walker has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Walker with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#
Ulriksen is rocked!#T2#
Ulriksen takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Walker's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Walker!
A very excited looking Brandon Walker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Victor Ulriksen was interviewed post fight and said 'TRUMP IS STILL YOUR PRESIDENT - LMAO'.
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Event:
GC 278
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Walker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but Akharraz blocks with his arms.
Walker is trying to maintain a safe position but Akharraz gets an underhook and turns Walker into the cage.#BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Akharraz rushes Walker and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akharraz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akharraz lands a nice hook to Walker's body. Walker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akharraz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walker's hands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akharraz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker shoots in but Akharraz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Akharraz is looking to counter punch.
Osama Akharraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akharraz sizes up Walker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Akharraz moves into the clinch successfully.
Akharraz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akharraz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker prevents Akharraz from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Walker pushes off an throws an elbow but Akharraz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akharraz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akharraz misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Akharraz forces Walker back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch.
Akharraz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Akharraz.
Akharraz works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Walker is rocked!#CL#
Akharraz clinches with his opponent.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Akharraz finish him?#BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker seems to have recovered his senses.
Akharraz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Akharraz sprawls well. Akharraz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Osama Akharraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Walker.
Walker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Akharraz drives through and clinches with Walker against the cage.
Akharraz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walker or not. #BC#
Akharraz manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Akharraz forces Walker back against the cage and clinches.
Akharraz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akharraz avoids it.
Akharraz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walkers head. #BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akharraz tries to clinch up.#CL#
Akharraz moves into range and clinches up with Walker.
Walker tries to pull guard but Akharraz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Akharraz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Akharraz has Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Akharraz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3##BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker fails with the takedown#KD#
and Akharraz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Walker! Akharraz lets Walker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Akharraz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Walker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akharraz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walker somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Akharraz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker lands with a hook. Akharraz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Akharraz is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Akharraz avoids the head kick by Walker.
Akharraz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walker's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akharraz ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
and Akharraz counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Walker! He's just covering up as Akharraz starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osama Akharraz!
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Event:
GC 267
Date: Dec 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Penn Jr gets tackled into the cage by Walker. Walker maintains the clinch.
Penn Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penn Jr is defending well for now.#BC2#
Penn Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penn Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Walker's shoulder, as Walker tries to avoid the shot.
Walker feinted with a counter takedown.
Penn Jr connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Walker has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penn Jr.
Walker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Penn Jr can pounce on him.
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn Jr.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Penn Jr is out of range.
Penn Jr feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Penn Jr misses its intended target.
Walker tries to counter with a takedown but Penn Jr is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penn Jr pinned against the cage. Penn Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Penn Jr throws a big counter head kick but Walker avoids it with no problem.
Penn Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.#T1#
Walker has his takedown stuffed
enabling Penn Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Walker.
Steel Penn Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Walker's calf.
Penn Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Penn Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Walker off balance momentarily.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Walker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Penn Jr.
Walker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Walker throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walker swings widly with a right hand
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Penn Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penn Jr.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Penn Jr sprawls well. Penn Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandon Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker swings for the body but Penn Jr moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Penn Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Penn Jr looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range.
Penn Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker lands a really nice looking cross but Penn Jr seems unphased.
#T3#
Penn Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Penn Jr misses the jab.
Penn Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Penn Jr, right into the meat.
#TD#
Walker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Walker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penn Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Penn Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Walker is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Penn Jr is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Walker!
A very excited looking Brandon Walker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GPG: 50
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Orston is looking to land body kicks.
Walker tries to clinch but Orston moves out of range.
Walker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orston.
Orston really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Orston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orston tries to land a front kick but Walker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've been told by Orston's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Walker lands a slapping body shot.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker throws a chopping leg kick but Orston manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orston scores with a leg kick.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orston's waist but Orston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Orston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walker slips under a jab from Orston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orston misses with a body shot
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker cracks Orston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Orston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker moves to clinch but Orston breaks away
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Orston pushes him off.
Orston misses with a low kick.
Walker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orston can pounce on him.
Orston misses with a wild combination.
Walker wants to counter the offense by Orston and move into the clinch position.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Orston.
Orston tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Walker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Walker darts in looking for a takedown but Orston gets double underhooks and turns Walker into the cage.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
David Orston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
David Orston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Walker.#T2#
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown but Orston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walker checks a low kick from Orston.
Nice straight punches there by Orston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orston.
Walker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orston is out of range and Walker settles back down.
Orston tried to counter with a leg kick but Walker avoided it.
Orston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Walker instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orston lands a right hand. #ROC#
Walker is rocked!
A short right from Orston on the inside.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Orston finish him?
Orston throws a big uppercut that drops Walker! More strikes from Orston and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Walker lies dazed against the cage as Orston celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Orston!
An out of breath David Orston thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GPG: 47
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Walker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Walker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Green throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Walker has been cut.
Tom Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walker but Walker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Green throws a sloppy head kick
and Walker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch combination from Green misses.
Green misses with a head kick.
It looked like Walker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Green.
Walker throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Walker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker landing a few strikes. #T1#
Walker cracks Green with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Walker landing strikes.
Walker trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Walker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Green is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Walker 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.
Green wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Walker is trying to get an arm triangle but Green is defending well.
Green pushes Walker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Walker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Walker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Green tries to escape but Walker is in control.
Walker advances to full mount.
Green is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Walker lands a big shot there that rocks Green but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Walker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Walker wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker controlling the position easily from mount.
Green takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Walker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC#
Green is rocked!
Walker looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Green covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Walker!
After winning the bout, Brandon Walker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GPG: 41
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##KD#
Ibrance feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Walker sprawling to the canvas! Walker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ibrance finish him?!
#ROC#
Walker is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Brandon Walker has been cut.
Ibrance ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibrance finish him?
Ibrance lands a brutal uppercut that launches Walker off his feet! Walker tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Palbociclib Ibrance!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Campbell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walker.
Campbell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Campbell just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Walker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Campbell moves out of range of the strikes.
Campbell misses with a body kick.
Walker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Campbell throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Campbell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Campbell misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Walker counters with a single leg into guard. Campbell didn't expect that.
Campbell is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Walker dives into side control.
#REVB#
Walker landing strikes.
Walker controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1##SUB#
Walker is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Campbell looks calm but he's in trouble here. Walker gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Campbell is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Walker lets go of the hold and Campbell can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Walker!
A victorious Brandon Walker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TRFC81
Date: Jun 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Francis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Francis wants it to stay on the feet.
Francis is looking for a counter combo.
Francis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Walker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Francis swivels and escapes.
Francis throws a big counter combination but Walker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Francis.
Francis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Francis stuffs the takedown.
Freddy Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Walker.
Francis stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis misses with a few strikes there.
Walker closes the distance but Francis moves to the side
and Francis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walker wants to clinch up but Francis keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Walker shoots and misses #CL#
and Francis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Francis.
Walker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Francis breaks the clinch.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt
and Francis counters with a two punch combo.
Walker has his takedown stuffed
and Francis counters with a right hand to the body.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Francis's shoulder, as Francis tries to avoid the shot.
Francis with a nice cross.
Walker's coach down at Schneebly's Circuit Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Walker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Francis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Francis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Walker fails with the takedown.#T2#
Walker tries to move into range but Francis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Francis misses with an uppercut. Walker saw that one coming.
Walker has his takedown stuffed
and Francis counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker shoots in but no luck this time.
Francis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
Francis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC#
Walker is rocked!
Francis throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Francis finish him?
Francis lands a body shot.
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Francis avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Walker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walker seems to have recovered his senses.
Freddy Francis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Francis clinches with his opponent.
Francis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Francis slowing the pace effectively.
Walker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Francis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Francis lands a nice uppercut.
Francis lands an elbow that stopped Walker in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Brandon Walker has been cut.
Walker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Francis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Francis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Walker looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Francis. #T4#
Walker is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Francis breaks the clinch.
Walker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walker looks for a takedown but Francis sprawls well.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Francis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Walker manages to circle out of the way.
No joy there for Francis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francis throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Walker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Francis's guard.
Walker looks winded!
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Francis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Francis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Walker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Francis forces Walker back against the cage and clinches.
Francis struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Walker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Francis is defending well.
Francis works on Walker's body with a couple of short punches.
Walker throws an elbow that misses.
Walker wants a takedown but no success here.
Francis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Francis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker is looking for a takedown.
Freddy Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Walker.#BC#
Francis breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Francis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Francis.
Francis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.
It looked like Francis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Francis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Francis throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Francis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walker darts in looking for a takedown but Francis gets double underhooks and turns Walker into the cage.
Francis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walker wants to clinch
and Francis counters with a nice uppercut. #T2##CL#
Francis closes the distance and clinches.
Walker looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Francis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Francis misses the shot to the body.
Brandon Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Francis. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Francis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walker doesn't seem bothered though.
Francis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francis misses with a double jab.
Walker closes the distance but Francis moves to the side
and Francis counters with a three punch combo that has Walker backing up. Walker nods at Francis to acknowledge the strikes.#T3##TD2#
Walker scores with a takedown into Francis's guard.
Francis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walker on the ground.
Walker wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving.
Francis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walker landing some decent shots from guard.
Walker stays in close to Francis's body and controls the position. #T4#
Walker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Francis wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Francis misses. #CL#
Francis moves into the clinch.
Walker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Francis after a bit of a struggle.
Walker goes for a takedown attempt but Francis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Francis as he avoids it easily.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Walker fails with the takedown
and Francis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Francis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Walker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Francis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Freddy Francis is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Walker gets tackled into the cage by Francis. Francis maintains the clinch.
Francis managing to block the knees to the body from Walker.
#BC#
Francis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Francis as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis misses with a series of wild punches.
Francis misses the jab.#T1#
Francis throws a body shot but no joy.
Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Francis.
And Walker tries to counter it with a takedown but Francis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Francis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walker with a poor takedown #CL#
and Francis moves into the clinch.
Freddy Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Walker.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Francis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Francis misses the target. #T2##TD2#
Walker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walker working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Walker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Walker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Francis keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Walker slips nicely into half guard.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walker is continuing to stall.
Francis is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker passes to side control.
Francis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Francis tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Walker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Francis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Francis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Walker.
Walker controls the position.
Walker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walker working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Freddy Francis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Brandon Walker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##TD2#
Walker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Francis keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Walker slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Francis is in trouble now - Walker has advanced to mount! #T1#
Walker landing punches.
BOOM! Walker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brandon Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walker landing strikes, looking to finish!
Walker landing strikes from the mount and Francis is in trouble! #ROC2#
Francis is rocked!
Walker lands a big elbow - Francis is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Francis is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brandon Walker! Brandon Walker retains his light heavyweight title!
Brandon Walker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Freddy Francis spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Event:
TRFC78
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Walker shoots in and drives through. McDickerson sprawls well.
McDickerson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandon Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDickerson throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.
McDickerson throws a push kick but Walker slaps the foot to one side.
Walker feints the counter takedown.
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown but McDickerson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It appears McDickerson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Walker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDickerson connects with a body shot that sends Walker's belly button to the back.
McDickerson looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Walker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walker.
McDickerson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walker on the ground.
Walker 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.
Walker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDickerson's head.#T1#
Walker postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Walker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Walker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDickerson wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment.
Walker chips away with some ground and pound.
Walker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Walker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Walker postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker lands a couple of elbows.
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
My spies in Schneebly's Circuit Training inform me that Walker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Walker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Walker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
McDickerson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Walker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDickerson is looking to stand back up but Walker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McDickerson. #REVR#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Walker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Walker uses his free foot to push down on McDickerson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McDickerson.
Walker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walker controlling his opponent.
Walker with the ground and pound from mount.
Walker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McDickerson looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB2#
Walker is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Walker extends the arm and McDickerson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Walker!
Brandon Walker is the new light heavyweight champion!
Brandon Walker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tickle McDickerson spoke after the fight, saying 'need a tickle?'.
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Event:
TRFC74: The Sacrifice
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Walker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Brier is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walker lands a couple of digs.
Walker stays in close to Brier's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Brier working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brier is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Walker lands a couple of elbows.
Brier being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Brier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.#T1#
Walker connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Brier looking for a guillotine here but Walker defends easily.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Brier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Walker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brier is looking to reverse the position.
Walker gets to mount! Brier was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Walker controlling from the full mount.
Brier takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Walker prevents Brier from getting the reversal.
Walker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brier looks a forlorn figure.
Walker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brier slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Walker controlling the action here.
Walker is nestled in close to Brier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3##SUB2#
Brier has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Walker escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Walker!
Walker landing strikes.
Walker cracks Brier with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Walker works to advance to full mount. Brier defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Walker working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT#
It looks like Monty Brier has been cut.
Walker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brier can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Walker controlling from the full mount.
Brier takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Walker controlling from mount.
Brier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walker lands a big elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Monty Brier's cut even more.
Walker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker lands a heavy elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Monty Brier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brier is looking to improve his position but Walker isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Walker controlling from mount.
Walker working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT#
Monty Brier's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Monty Brier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brandon Walker!
During a confident post fight interview, Brandon Walker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TRFC71: Blood Harvest
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Walker dives in and scores a takedown into Baba's guard.
Baba wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Walker manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Baba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Walker connects with a nice short shot to Baba's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba is in trouble now - Walker has advanced to mount!
Walker working the ground and pound effectively.
#T1#
Walker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Walker breaks from Baba's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Baba defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Walker.
Walker controlling the pace for now.
Walker'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.
Walker raining down shots from the mount!
Walker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T2#
Walker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Baba?
Walker cracks Baba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC#
Baba is rocked!
Walker content just to control the position here.
Baba is still in real trouble! Can Walker finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Baba is out cold! Walker jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Walker!
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