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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Walker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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192 lbs
22 - 29 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Desperado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Don Walker!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker tries to keep at a distance but Desperado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Walker has Desperado 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 Desperado tumbling to the mat - Walker dives into Desperado's guard.
Desperado has his feet on Walker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Desperado moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Walker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walker tries a body shot but Desperado blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Walker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Desperado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Walker has Desperado 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 Desperado tumbling to the mat - Walker dives into Desperado's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desperado has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Walker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Desperado scores with a knee to the head.
Walker lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desperado lands a damaging elbow.
Walker pulls guard effortlessly.
Walker wants to control the position but Desperado says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Desperado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Desperado decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Desperado gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Walker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Desperado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desperado manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Walker blocks the body kick.
Desperado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Walker drives through with a takedown into Desperado's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Walker looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desperado wants to stand up but Walker is controlling him.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Desperado is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperado is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Walker pulls Desperado into guard.
Walker is working an open guard so Desperado takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Desperado closes the distance and clinches.
Desperado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Desperado scores with a hook to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Desperado - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Walker successfully pulls guard.
Desperado stands up and waves to Walker to follow him.
Walker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Desperado on his heels. He'll look to pass Desperado's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperado manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Walker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Desperado is looking to stand up but Walker isn't so interested in that idea.
Desperado has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Walker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Walker is trying to break free.
Desperado lands an elbow inside.
Desperado scores with a knee to the head.
Desperado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Desperado lands a good knee to the midsection. Walker won't want to take too many of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Desperado using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Desperado.
Walker letting Desperado take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperado digs a right hand underneath Walker's ribcage. Walker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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.
The ground and pound from Walker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Desperado sneaks out the side door and pushes Walker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Desperado clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Desperado.
Desperado lands an elbow inside that Walker shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Desperado lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desperado just leaning against Walker, taking a breather.
Desperado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Desperado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Desperado moves into range and clinches up with Walker.
Walker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Desperado uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Desperado.
Walker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Desperado 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.
Walker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Desperado avoids it.
Desperado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walker's efforts to push away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desperado lands a good knee to the midsection. Walker won't want to take too many of those.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Desperado landing knees to the head.
Desperado putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Walker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Desperado holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Desperado for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desperado gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tito Desperado.
Desperado has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.
Desperado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walkers head.
Desperado lands a knee to the head.
Desperado effectively controlling the action here.
Desperado digs a right hand into Walker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walker's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Desperado unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Desperado.
Walker is looking to control Desperado's arms but Desperado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walker has his back to the cage.
Desperado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Desperado scores a nice knee to the body.
Desperado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walker is rocked!
Desperado using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Desperado finish him?
Tito Desperado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Walker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Desperado has Walker pressed against the cage.
Desperado pushes Walker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Desperado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walker up against the cage.
Walker gets control of Desperado's arms and successfully pulls guard. Walker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Desperado stands up and waves to Walker to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Desperado! Walker is out on his feet! Desperado rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Walker is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Walker is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tito Desperado!
In defeat, Don Walker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I promise that I will continue to get better and give a great show'.
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