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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bold Man (ranked 25272 p4p, 4434 weight class) and Enzo Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bold Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Walker!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man is looking to land body kicks.
And Walker tries to counter it with a takedown but Man pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Man clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Man scores with a knee to the head.
Walker wants to take the fight to the mat but Man manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Walker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Walker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bold Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Walker.
Man with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
I was talking to Man's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man forces Walker back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man jumps guard and drags Walker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Man knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walker on the ground.
Man controls Walker momentarily but Walker frees himself.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Man trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Walker trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.
Man stalling in the clinch.
Man tries a knee to the head but Walker blocks it.
Man is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walker is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker pulls guard successfully.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Man 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.
Man trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Man throws a big right hand that misses.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Walker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Man wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Man forces Walker back against the cage and clinches.
Man jumps into guard, dragging Walker to the mat.
Walker throws a big elbow that misses.
Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Walker has passed into side control.
Man is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Walker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Man wants to control but Walker is having none of it.
Walker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Man has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Man is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bold Man dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Man instigates a clinch.
Man holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Man - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Man gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walker.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
Walker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Walker is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Man lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Man is defending well.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Man has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Walker regains guard immediately.
Walker has his feet on Man's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Man gets a clinch.
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man stuffs the takedown.
Bold Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Walker.
Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walker fails to pull guard.
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Man - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man lands a shot to the body.
Walker prevents the takedown attempt.
Man wants a takedown.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Walker jumps guard but Man turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Man moves into range and clinches up with Walker.
Man is looking for a takedown.
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Despite the aggression on Walker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Man connects with the punch.
Man gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to maintain a safe position but Man gets an underhook and turns Walker into the cage.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Walker misses with a knee strike.
Walker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Man just stands there and leans against the cage.
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.
Man taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Man is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Man controlling the action here for a moment.
Man breaks the clinch.
Bold Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Man sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walker somewhat.
Bold Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker gets tackled into the cage by Man. Man maintains the clinch.
Man controlling the action here for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Man.
Knees in the clinch landing for Man.
Walker tries to pull guard but Man forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Man has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Walker uses from the top position.
Man wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Man keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bold Man dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Man appears to be looking for a big counter.
Walker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Walker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man moves into the clinch successfully.
Man is looking to take this one to the mat.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Man breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walker's waist but Walker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bold Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Man is defending well.
Bold Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is trying to break free.
Walker prevents the takedown attempt.
Walker just leaning against Man, taking a breather.
Man gets underhooks to prevent Walker's takedown attempt.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Walker looking for a takedown.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walkers head.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Bold Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Man has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Man gets through Walker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Man can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Man breaks the clinch.
Man instigates a clinch.
Man breaks from the clinch.
Man pushes Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man instigates a clinch.
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man throws a series of strikes that have Walker backpedaling.
Man has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man has Walker pushed against the cage.
Man manages to break the clinch.
Walker is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Man as he jumps to the side.
Walker wants to clinch.
Man has managed to clinch.
Come on Man - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bold Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man breaks the clinch.
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walker wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
Walker is trying to stall.
Walker can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man rushes Walker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man breaks from the clinch.
Enzo Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bold Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Man, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bold Man!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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