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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Earl Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Anderson Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Walker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nogueira to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Nogueira
Nogueira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walker is trying to control the position but Nogueira postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker wants to sweep here but Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Walker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nogueira uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (5) Nogueira
Walker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (5) Nogueira #SUB#
Walker is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
Nogueira has his hands clasped together around Walker's back. He's all about the action.
Nogueira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Nogueira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walker is looking to advance position but Nogueira has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (2) vs (9) Nogueira
Nogueira fails to move to back control.
Nogueira content just to control the position here.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Nogueira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Walker has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Walker (2) vs (12) Nogueira #T3#
Walker wants to control his opponent's hands but Nogueira gets his hands free.
I would not like to be Walker right now.
It looks like Nogueira 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.
Walker tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Walker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Walker can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nogueira controlling the positon.
Nogueira has the hooks in. Walker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Walker is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Nogueira has locked on a rear naked choke here! Walker is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anderson Nogueira ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily#CL2#
and Walker moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Walker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Da Silva to the ground. Walker is now in Da Silva's guard.
Walker distracts Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Walker wants to get up but he can't break Da Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Walker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Walker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Da Silva wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment.
Walker content to stall in guard here.
Walker wants to stand but Da Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Silva is trying to hold Walker in close to prevent damage but Walker has managed to pass into half guard.
Walker is nestled in close to Da Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Walker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walker trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.
Da Silva wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Da Silva is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Walker looks for the body kick but Da Silva saw that one coming. #T3##TD2#
Walker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Da Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Walker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Da Silva 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. #REVR#
Da Silva punching from the bottom.
Walker is trying to control. Da Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Da Silva is looking to improve his position.
Da Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Walker has managed to pass to side control instead.#T4#
Walker tries to stand but Da Silva is controlling his head.
Walker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Walker is putting a hurting on Da Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Da Silva wants to control but Walker postures up.
Walker landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker lands some shots froms side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Walker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Walker throws a head kick but Da Silva moves out of range.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Silva throws a big counter combination but Walker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.
Da Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Walker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Da Silva is trying to defend but Walker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker slips a nice elbow through Da Silva's hands, connecting with Da Silva's forehead.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker wants to pass to mount but Da Silva is defending the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Walker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walker somewhat.
Walker has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Da Silva as Walker shoots in.
Da Silva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Da Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
Walker fails to land the takedown.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Walker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walker continues to drive forward.
Da Silva jumps guard but Walker stands there with Da Silva around his waist. Da Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Walker pulls guard effortlessly.
Da Silva stops Walker from standing up.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker is pulling down on Da Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Da Silva, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Walker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Da Silva throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Walker counters with a shoot takedown. Da Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Walker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Da Silva is proving hard to escape from.
Walker is working Da Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker passes Da Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Walker seems to be working for a kimura but Da Silva defends the submission attempt.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Da Silva is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Walker wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Walker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Walker lands strikes from half guard.#CUT2#It looks like Rafael Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva manages to get to full guard.
Da Silva has a closed guard, preventing Walker from standing up. #T3#
Da Silva is trying to keep Walker in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Walker has managed to clinch.
Da Silva blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
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.#TD2#
Walker has Da Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Walker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Da Silva tumbling to the mat - Walker dives into Da Silva's guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker controlling from the top position.
Walker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rafael Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Earl Walker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Earl Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earl Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earl Walker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Walker gets caught napping as Mike dives in and scores a takedown. Walker manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker pulls Mike in to control the position.
Mike stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.
Mike postures up.
Walker wants to sweep here but Mike controlling him for the moment.
Mike trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Mike from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Walker has an active guard here but Mike has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Walker actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Mike 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.
Mike thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker is pressing down on Mike's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mike won't allow Walker to get back to his feet.
Walker is trying to control the position but Mike postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mike looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walker is fending him off so far but Mike persists. Nope, Walker circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Mike moves out of range easily.
Mike takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Mike checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Walker moves into the clinch.
Mike being controlled against the cage.
Walker can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Walker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Mike throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Walker counters with a takedown into side control.
Walker is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Mike tries to bench press Walker off him but Walker keeps the position.
Mike manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mike is just content to waste time from the top position. Walker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mike has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mike being controlled here momentarily.
Walker is looking to stand back up but Mike counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Walker.
Walker keeping control of the position. #T4#
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Walker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mike wants to free his trapped foot but Walker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mike in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mysterious Mike will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Walker throws a head kick but Mike moves out of range.
Mike avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mike shoots for a double leg takedown but Walker sprawls well. He's pushed Mike's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mike misses with a series of wild punches.
Walker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Walker darts in looking for a takedown but Mike gets double underhooks and turns Walker into the cage. #CL2#
Walker has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Walker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mike kicks Walker off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mike shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Walker.
Walker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mike keeps working.
Walker tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Walker staying calm.
Mike tries to buck Walker off but Walker is having none of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Walker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mike's legs.
Walker tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mike wants to control but Walker postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Walker trying to control the action but Mike is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker looks for a takedown but Mike sprawls well.#T3##CL#
Mike has Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Walker jumps guard but Mike stands there with Walker around his waist. Walker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mysterious Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Walker.#TD2#
Walker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Walker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Walker holds on and takes a little breather.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mike accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Walker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mike escapes and throws Walker's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Mike decides to stand back up. Mike steps back and let's Walker get back to his feet.#CL#
Mike takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mike blocks it with crossed arms.
Walker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mysterious Mike will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mike.
Mike fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walker avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Walker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mike manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Walker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Mike misses with the combination.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mike stuffs the takedown.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mike will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mysterious Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mike darts in looking for a takedown but Walker gets double underhooks and turns Mike into the cage. #TD2#
Walker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mike regains guard.
Walker is standing up over Mike. Mike looks to escape but Walker dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Walker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mike has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB2#
Walker in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mike is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Earl Walker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Mike throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Walker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Walker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Mike tries to strike from the bottom.
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Walker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walker cracks Mike with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mike is breathing heavily.
Walker wants to stand and escape but Mike is having none of it. #T1#
Walker wants to hit a sweep here but Mike passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Walker there!
Walker is trying to escape the mount.
Walker wants to control but Mike is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker is trying desperately to improve position.
Walker gets back to half guard.
Walker missing with punches from the bottom.
#T2#
Mike is trying to control. Walker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Walker actively working from the bottom here.
Walker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walker.
Walker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet. #T3#
Walker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Walker 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.
It looks like Walker 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.#SUB2#
Walker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mike defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Walker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mike on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Walker controlling the action here.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Mike is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Walker 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Walker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Walker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mike counters with a nice body shot.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mike throws a head kick that misses.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt - Mike sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Walker clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Walker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Walker manages to end up in side control.
Mike bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Mike gets tackled into the cage by Walker. Walker maintains the clinch.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Walker misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Mike fails to land the takedown.
Walker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Walker moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Walker has clasped his hands together around Mike's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mike tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Mike defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Walker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Walker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Walker lands a couple of good shots and Mike has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Walker lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Walker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Walker is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Walker is riding his opponent, not letting Mike buck him off. #T3#
Mike trying to control the position but Walker manages to sink in the hooks.
Walker has good solid back control here.
Walker is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Walker working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mike is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Earl Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Walker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
What can Mike do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Walker avoiding Mike 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Walker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Walker tries a body shot but Mike blocks it.
Walker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mike prevents it.
#TD2#
Walker drags the fight down to the ground.
Mike 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. #SUB2#
Walker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mike doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mike manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Walker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mike won't allow Walker to get back to his feet.
Walker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Walker wants to sweep here but Mike controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mike dives in for a single leg takedown but Walker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker tries for a takedown but Mike sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walker tries a low kick but Mike avoids it.
Mike seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Walker throws a head kick but Mike moves out of range.
Walker fails with the takedown
and Mike counters with a nice body shot.
Mysterious Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Walker.
Mike shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Walker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Walker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Walker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mike will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Mike can't do much from the bottom here.
Walker controlling the position.
Mike tries to buck Walker off but Walker is having none of it.
Walker is staying tight to Mike's torso, preventing him from escaping.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Walker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mike!
Walker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mike hang on?
Walker controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Mike that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker lands with some strikes.
Mysterious Mike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Earl Walker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Walker looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earl Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earl Walker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Mike dives in and grabs Walker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes down on Mike's head and hops out.#TD2#
Walker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mike was covering up waiting for the punch and Walker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mike is keeping the position for now.
Mike being controlled here, momentarily.
Walker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Walker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Walker happy to just control the position for now.
Walker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walker trying to control the position but Mike is working away.
Mike seems a little lost for a moment, as Walker dominates the positioning.
Walker tries to stand but Mike controls the position and pulls Walker into his guard.
Mike trying to control the position.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Mike is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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.
Mike is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mike is keeping the position for now.
Mike working a defensive guard but Walker manages to pass into side control anyway.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Mike is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walker wants to stand but Mike has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mike enables Walker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mike manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Mike wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mike is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mike looking for a guillotine here but Walker defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Walker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Mike pushes Walker up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Walker shoots in and bounces Mike off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mike tries to strike from the bottom.
Walker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker postures up.
#T1#
Mike wants to sweep but no luck.
Earl Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walker scoring with some ground and pound.
Walker slips nicely into half guard.
Walker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Walker shoots in and bounces Mike off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Walker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mike's head.#T3#
Walker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Walker passes Mike's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Walker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Walker.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walker is continuing to stall.#T4#
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.
Walker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Mike is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walker not doing much here.
Mike slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Walker rushes Mike and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Walker pulls guard successfully.
Mike trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Mike preventing the sweep.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Mike from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker controlling the position.#T1#
Mike working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Walker won't allow Mike to sweep him here.
Walker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mike pulls Walker in close to prevent any damage.
Walker wants to stand and escape but instead Mike has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Mike passes into half guard.
Mike is looking to advance position but Walker won't allow it.
Walker is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Walker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Mike tries to stand but can't do so whilst Walker controls his leg.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Mike is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Mike is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walker sees it coming and defends easily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mike gets caught napping as Walker dives in and scores a takedown. Mike manages to retain guard.
Walker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Walker wants to get up but he can't break Mike's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Mike throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Walker passes into half guard.
Mike trying to control but Walker postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Walker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mike has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mike!
Mysterious Mike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Earl Walker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is controlling Mike's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earl Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earl Walker! |
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