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Event:
NYF 21: Donal vs Black
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Walsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Tucker is just out of range.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Walsh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Kai Walsh has been cut.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tucker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tucker drops Walsh with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Walsh! Tucker dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Tucker! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 3
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Carter jabs Walsh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Walsh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carter wants it to stay on the feet.
Walsh shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
Walsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walsh scores with a push kick.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walsh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walsh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Walsh misses with a takedown attempt - Carter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Carter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Walsh.
Ian Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Walsh.#KD#
Carter drops Walsh with a beautiful combination! Walsh stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Carter is looking for the KO!#ROC#Walsh is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kai Walsh has been cut.
We've been told by Carter's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walsh drops his hands momentarily. Carter doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Walsh staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Walsh doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ian Carter!
Ian Carter 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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Event:
NYF Fight Night 2
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Yamasaki misses.
Yamasaki thows a leg kick but Walsh checks it
and Walsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yamasaki, as that shot connected.
#CUT#It looks like Kai Walsh has been cut.
Walsh tries for a takedown but Yamasaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walsh.
A little feinted left hand from Yamasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walsh walks into a left hand.
Walsh drops his hands momentarily and Yamasaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Walsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamasaki misses the jab.
Walsh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamasaki is looking to counter punch.
Yamasaki swinging wildly here.
Yamasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walsh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yamasaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Walsh's head. #ROC#Walsh is rocked!
Walsh tries to clinch there but Yamasaki circles away.
Yamasaki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Walsh just manages to avoid it.
Walsh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yamasaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice sprawl there from Yamasaki as Walsh shoots in.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Walsh.#T1#
Yamasaki misses with a looping left.
Yamasaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Walsh's head backwards.
Walsh is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamasaki finish him?
Yamasaki cracks Walsh on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Walsh falls backwards against the cage. Yamasaki follows up with more strikes that drop Walsh to his knees. Yamasaki keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Walsh! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideyoshi Yamasaki!
Hideyoshi Yamasaki 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Walsh gets a clinch.
Walsh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Walsh manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Walsh clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Walsh pulls guard.
Santos is pushing down on Walsh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walsh is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Walsh actively working from the bottom here.
Walsh is trying to get back to full guard.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is looking to advance position but Walsh won't allow it. #T1#
Walsh trying to control from the bottom.
Walsh trying to get back to full guard but Santos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Walsh is looking to improve his position but Santos isn't that keen on the idea.
Walsh wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Walsh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Walsh tries to get out of the position.
Walsh tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Santos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Santos wants to take his opponent's back but Walsh doesn't allow it.
Walsh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Walsh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Santos tries to control but Walsh wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Walsh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Walsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santos looking to ground and pound but Walsh is blocking nicely.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Walsh can't escape the position.
Santos is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Walsh is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Santos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Santos looking to control but Walsh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walsh is trying desperately to improve position.
Santos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Santos wants to control the pace but Walsh is squirming around nicely.
Santos controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Walsh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santos prevents Walsh from getting the reversal.
Santos thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Santos looking to finish Walsh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Walsh!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos fails to move to back control.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Walsh is holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Santos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Walsh dives in and scores a takedown into Santos's guard.
Santos controls Walsh momentarily but Walsh frees himself.
Walsh wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving. #SUB2#
Walsh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos 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##SUB2#
Santos 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.
#T1#
Walsh tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Santos is keen to just control but Walsh is a slippery customer.
Santos works his way into full mount!
Walsh is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Santos has taken his back.
Walsh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Santos keeps control of the position easily here as Walsh tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Santos has the hooks in. Walsh is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Santos passes his arm under Walsh's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Walsh taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vitor Santos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Walsh closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Walsh pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wilson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kai Walsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Wilson. Beautiful body shot.
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Walsh or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson, which made it look bad.
Jason Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Walsh.
Walsh avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Walsh throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Walsh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Walsh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walsh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Walsh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Walsh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walsh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Walsh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilson defending well though. #SUB2#
Walsh is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Walsh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wilson trying to control but Walsh postures up.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Walsh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilson is just riding it out for now. Walsh eventually gives up the hold.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Walsh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walsh content to control rather than advance.
Wilson is looking to control Walsh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walsh is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Walsh moves into the clinch.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Walsh has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Walsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Walsh forces Wilson back against the cage and clinches.
Walsh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walsh.
Wilson tries to score a body lock takedown but Walsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Walsh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Walsh pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Wilson wants to control from the top but Walsh keeps moving.
Wilson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Wilson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Walsh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Walsh 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#
Wilson swings for the body but Walsh moves out of range.
#CL#
Walsh tries to keep at a distance but Wilson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Walsh works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wilson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Walsh off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walsh's waist but Walsh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
Wilson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jason Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walsh swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Walsh forces Wilson back against the cage and clinches.
Walsh tries to pull guard but Wilson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Walsh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilson prevents it.
#BC2#
Walsh breaks from the clinch.
Walsh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Wilson is looking to clinch but Walsh is avoiding it.
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walsh tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walsh to the ground. Walsh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Walsh counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson shoots and misses
and Walsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walsh dives in and grabs Wilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes down on Walsh's head and hops out.
Walsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Walsh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Walsh is trying to get an arm triangle but Wilson is defending well.
Wilson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.
Wilson is not content to let Walsh control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Walsh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walsh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Walsh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wilson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walsh tries to control but Wilson wriggling away. #T3#
Walsh looking to finish Wilson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wilson!
Walsh wants to control the pace but Wilson is squirming around nicely.
Wilson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Walsh looking to control but Wilson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walsh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Walsh lands a couple of good shots and Wilson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wilson tries to roll but Walsh sticks to his back.
Kai Walsh has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
Walsh has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Walsh is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wilson is defending well though. Walsh let's go of the attempt for now.
Walsh is working the ground and pound. Can Wilson escape?#SUB2#
Walsh patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Walsh is looking for the choke from the back position but Wilson is controlling his hands well.
Walsh trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Walsh working for a choke but Wilson is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Walsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Walsh goes for a double leg but Wilson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wilson continues to drive forward.
Wilson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Walsh sprawls and moves away.
Walsh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kai Walsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walsh keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walsh wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Walsh breaks from the clinch.
Walsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Walsh manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Walsh has Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Walsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walsh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilson after a bit of a struggle.
Jason Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Walsh.#BC2#
Walsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Walsh.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Wilson clinches up against the cage.
Walsh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Walsh breaks the clinch.
Walsh moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilson.
Walsh checks the leg kick.
Walsh throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walsh but Walsh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walsh.
Wilson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Walsh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Walsh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilson to the mat! Wilson manages to get full guard.
Wilson has his feet on Walsh's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walsh lands the left hand.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walsh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.#CL2#
Walsh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilson jumps guard but Walsh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Walsh manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Walsh forces Wilson back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Walsh manages to pull guard.
Walsh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Walsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walsh working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Walsh isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wilson stacks Walsh on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wilson!
Walsh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Walsh's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Walsh is trying to control Wilson's posture but Wilson avoids it.
Walsh tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Wilson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jab, jab by Walsh - just one landing. #CL2#
Walsh rushes Wilson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Walsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Walsh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jason Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kai Walsh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Walsh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Walsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walsh 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Walsh! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Walsh is looking to clinch.
Altuve is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Walsh moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Walsh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Altuve has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walsh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Walsh tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Walsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Walsh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Altuve manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Walsh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Altuve swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altuve 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##SUB2#
Altuve 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. Walsh tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Altuve!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Altuve! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2023 |
#R1#
James swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Walsh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2#
Walsh decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Walsh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. James sprawls well initially but Walsh persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Walsh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James works his way to full guard. Good work.
Walsh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Walsh stopping the sweep attempt from James.#SUB#
James is looking for a triangle but Walsh pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James keeping full guard, as Walsh tries to pass.
Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Walsh lying in James's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. James decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Walsh taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crayshon James!
In his post fight interview, Crayshon James started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Walsh throws a leg kick #TD#
and Zeal counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Walsh!
Walsh throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Walsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zeal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Walsh fails with a takedown attempt.
Zeal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walsh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zeal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zeal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walsh misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Zeal counters with a single leg into guard. Walsh didn't expect that.
Zeal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walsh's head.#T1#
Walsh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Zeal working for a triangle but Walsh defends it easily.
#SUB#
Zeal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walsh passes Zeal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zeal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walsh on the ground.
Zeal is trying to get back to full guard.
Zeal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zeal tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Walsh moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Zeal.#T2##SUB2#
Walsh tries for a kimura but Zeal is defending well.
Zeal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walsh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zeal is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Walsh is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walsh controlling the pace for now.
Zeal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Walsh landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Walsh working for a submission but Zeal is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Zeal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walsh trying to control but Zeal is having none of it.
Walsh scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zeal?
Zeal is desperately trying to improve his position but Walsh has a good base and remains in mount.
Walsh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Walsh working the ground and pound effectively.
Walsh punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zeal is desperately trying to improve his position but Walsh has a good base and remains in mount.
Walsh tries to control but Zeal wriggling away. #T4##SU2#
Walsh stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kai Walsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walsh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Walsh. #CL2#
Walsh moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeal looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Walsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walsh throws a front kick aimed at Zeal's knee but Zeal avoids it well.
Zeal attempts a counter takedown but Walsh avoids it well and moves away.
Zeal walks into a jab.#CL2#
Walsh drives through and clinches with Zeal against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Walsh dominated that round.
That's time! Zeal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zeal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Walsh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zeal to the mat! Zeal manages to get full guard. #ROC2#Zeal is rocked!
Walsh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Zeal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walsh cracks Zeal with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Walsh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walsh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walsh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walsh lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Zeal looking for subs off his back but Walsh has passed one foot through into half guard.
Walsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walsh lands a big elbow - Zeal is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Walsh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Walsh!
The defeated Chris Zeal had this to say: 'I got no time to jibba-jabba'. |
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