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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flanagan Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Walden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor Walden will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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143 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flanagan Stanley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thor Walden!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walden looks for the body kick but Stanley saw that one coming.
Walden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Walden.
Stanley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Walden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walden misses with a head kick.
Stanley moves out of range of the strikes.
Walden is looking to land body kicks.
Walden throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walden lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stanley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walden's guard.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stanley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walden has his foot on Stanley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stanley works his way back into a safe position though.
Stanley looking to pass the guard.
Walden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stanley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walden looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stanley has picked Walden up and slammed him! Walden can't keep hold of the triangle and Stanley manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanley wants to take a breather but Walden manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Stanley.
Walden throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stanley escapes and throws Walden's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stanley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walden keeps working.
Walden should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley tries to stand but Walden is controlling his head.
Walden struggling a bit here.
Stanley wants to control but Walden is keeping him busy.
Walden can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley trying to control the position but Walden is working away.
Stanley advances to mount.
Walden tries to lock up and control but Stanley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stanley wants to control the pace but Walden is squirming around nicely.
Walden is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walden tries to hold on but Stanley pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thor Walden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Walden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanley.
Walden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walden misses with a head kick.
Stanley blocks a head kick by Walden.
Walden lands a head kick!
Stanley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Walden's guard.
Walden has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Stanley doesn't defend quickly enough and Walden has managed to lock this one up! Can Stanley escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Walden on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thor Walden!
Thor Walden is the new lightweight champion!
Thor Walden decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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