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Event:
MMAH 105
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Berishvili wants to clinch.
Berishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walsh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Berishvili has managed to clinch.
Walsh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Berishvili has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Berishvili pulls guard successfully.
Walsh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Walsh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walsh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berishvili. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Walsh is posturing up here but Berishvili has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Walsh tries to roll out but it's too tight and Walsh has to tap! Slick submission there by Berishvili!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikheil Berishvili!
A very excited looking Mikheil Berishvili made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ICF 9
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Walsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.#TD#
Walsh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Knapp's guard.
Walsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Knapp is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walsh 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.
Walsh connects with a couple of short punches.
Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walsh postures up in Knapp's guard and throws a big left but Knapp blocks it.
Walsh throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Walsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knapp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knapp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walsh.
Walsh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Walsh with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walsh throws a big elbow that misses.
Knapp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walsh works over Knapp with some ground and pound from guard.
Walsh works over Knapp with some ground and pound from guard.
Walsh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Walsh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knapp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walsh is one step ahead there. #T2#
Knapp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walsh.
Walsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walsh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Walsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walsh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knapp's head.
Knapp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walsh connects with a couple of short punches.
Walsh with a nice head shot there.
Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Walsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Knapp has wrist control.
Walsh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walsh lands a couple of elbows.
Walsh throws an elbow that misses. Knapp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walsh's guard. Nice move by Knapp!#REVB#
Walsh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walsh seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Walsh is controlling Knapp's posture.#T4##SUB#
Walsh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knapp is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Walsh working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knapp has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Walsh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Walsh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knapp pulls his head out easily.
Walsh is pressing down on Knapp's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Knapp would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Walsh working for a triangle but Knapp defends it easily.
#SUB#
Knapp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Walsh has his foot on Knapp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knapp works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Walsh pulls Knapp in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Walsh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knapp wants to stand but Walsh has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Knapp has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Knapp throws a body shot but no joy.
Walsh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knapp's head backwards.
Knapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knapp misses with a left hand
and Walsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walsh counters with a nice leg kick.
Walsh throws a sloppy head kick and Knapp moves out of range easily.
Walsh is looking to chop away at Knapp's legs.
Walsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knapp.#T7#
Knapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Walsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walsh lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Knapp throws a poor cross that misses
and Walsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knapp throws a right hand that misses
and Walsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Walsh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Walsh showed some decent athleticism there.
Walsh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Walsh is working for a kimura but Knapp is defending it quite comfortably.
Knapp taking some punishment here, with Walsh in his half guard. #T8#
Knapp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walsh.
Walsh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walsh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Walsh working Knapp over with strikes.
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!
Knapp pushes Walsh off looking to stand but Walsh dives back in and keeps control.
Walsh misses with a head shot. Knapp uses the momentum to regain guard.
Knapp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walsh with a flurry of punches that miss. #T9#
Walsh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walsh working some strikes from top position.
Walsh postures up and lands a big shot to Knapp's brow.
Walsh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walsh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Walsh throwing strikes from guard but Knapp blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh stands up over Knapp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Walsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Walsh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Knapp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walsh lands with an overhand left.
Walsh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walsh lands with a shot to the body.
Walsh tests Knapp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knapp throws a hook but Walsh blocks it.
Edgar Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walsh moves out of range as Knapp strikes.
Walsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Walsh shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knapp! But no joy.#TD#
Walsh gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walsh throwing shots but Knapp is blocking nicely. #T1#
Walsh lands with a punch from half guard.
Knapp is looking for a sweep. Walsh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walsh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Walsh winds up and cracks Knapp with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Knapp tries to get to full guard but Walsh has control of the leg.
Walsh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Walsh winds up and cracks Knapp with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Knapp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Walsh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Knapp is breathing heavily.#T2#
Walsh missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Walsh is looking for a kimura here.
Walsh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Walsh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Walsh not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Walsh slips a nice elbow through Knapp's hands, connecting with Knapp's forehead.
Walsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knapp can do to turn this around?
Walsh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knapp's head.
Walsh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walsh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Walsh working over Knapp with some ground and pound. Knapp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Knapp regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Walsh.
Knapp looking for a sweep. Not yet Knapp, not yet.
Walsh landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Knapp is looking to stand up but Walsh isn't so interested in that idea.
Walsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knapp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knapp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Walsh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knapp blocks a low kick nicely.#T5#
Walsh misses with a low kick.
Edgar Knapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walsh connects with a crisp jab.
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Walsh is just out of range.
Walsh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knapp. That did some damage!
Knapp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Walsh finds it's way round the side to connect with Knapp's head.
Knapp throws the left hand but Walsh avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Walsh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knapp.
Knapp drops his hands momentarily and Walsh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Walsh cracks Knapp with a right hand to the side of the head.
Walsh misses with a low kick as Knapp jumps back.
Walsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knapp looks to throw the jab but Walsh is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Walsh.
Walsh lands with a good body shot.
Good exchange - Walsh coming out on top.
Walsh connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Knapp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T6##TD#
Walsh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knapp to the ground. Walsh is now in Knapp's guard.
Knapp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Walsh throws a big right hand that misses.
Walsh landing with the ground and pound.
Knapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Callum Walsh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Walsh throws a big right hand that misses. #T7#
Walsh stands up over Knapp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walsh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walsh throwing strikes from guard but Knapp blocks nicely.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Walsh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T8#
Walsh postures up in Knapp's guard and throws a big left but Knapp blocks it.
Walsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walsh throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Walsh as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Knapp gets caught flat footed, as Walsh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Knapp has wrist control.
Walsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Knapp has wrist control.
Knapp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walsh with a nice head shot there.
Walsh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T9#
Walsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walsh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Walsh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Walsh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knapp wants to stand up but Walsh is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Walsh dominated that second round.
That's time! Walsh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Walsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knapp at a distance.
A left lands for Walsh.
Knapp swings widly with a right hand
and Walsh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walsh lands an overhand right.
Knapp throws the left hand but Walsh avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Walsh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Walsh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walsh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walsh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knapp with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Walsh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knapp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walsh.
Knapp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knapp wants to improve his position but Walsh is controlling well.
#T1#
Walsh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Walsh throws a strike but Knapp avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Walsh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Walsh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Walsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knapp has momentary wrist control but Walsh slips an elbow through the middle.
Walsh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Knapp wants to stand and escape but Walsh is having none of it.
Walsh postures up in Knapp's guard and throws a big left but Knapp blocks it.
Walsh throws a big right hand that misses.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Walsh stands up over Knapp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Walsh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walsh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#Knapp is rocked!
Walsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knapp is still in real trouble! Can Walsh finish him?#T3#
Knapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knapp seems to have recovered his senses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walsh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knapp closes the distance looking to clinch
and Walsh counters with a straight right hand.
Walsh with a jab.#TD#
Walsh drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knapp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walsh throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knapp is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Walsh is controlling Knapp's posture.#T4#
Walsh has a closed guard, preventing Knapp from standing up.
Walsh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Walsh throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Knapp escapes and throws Walsh's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Walsh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Walsh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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 get to full guard but Knapp has control of the leg.
Knapp wants to stand up but Walsh has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Walsh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walsh is looking to control Knapp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walsh avoid being mounted?#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Walsh wants to improve his position but Knapp is controlling well.
Knapp wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Walsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knapp misses with an uppercut
and Walsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Knapp takes one to the side of the head.
Knapp checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Walsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knapp throws an overhand right that lands on Walsh's shoulder, as Walsh tries to avoid the shot.
Walsh throws a good cross that connects.
#T7#
Walsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Walsh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knapp is trying to defend but Walsh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Walsh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walsh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knapp with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Walsh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knapp pushes Walsh off looking to stand but Walsh dives back in and keeps control.
Walsh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T8#
Knapp holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Walsh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walsh not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Knapp is defending against the submission attempts here by Walsh.
Walsh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knapp's head.
Knapp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knapp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T9#
Knapp has hold of Walsh's hands but Walsh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Walsh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knapp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walsh.
Walsh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knapp with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Walsh lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh slips a nice elbow through Knapp's hands, connecting with Knapp's forehead.
Walsh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Walsh clearly takes that round.
That's time! Walsh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Walsh moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Walsh misses the target.
Walsh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Walsh lands a jab.
Knapp loads up on a big right hand but Walsh slips the punch.
Knapp on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knapp blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Walsh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knapp manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walsh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walsh distracts Knapp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Knapp has wrist control.
Knapp working a defensive guard here.
Knapp 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.#T1#
Walsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walsh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knapp is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Knapp pulls Walsh in close to his closed guard and prevents Walsh from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walsh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walsh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walsh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knapp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Walsh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knapp on the side of the head.
Knapp checks a leg kick nicely.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Knapp walks into a left hand.
Knapp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Walsh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knapp misses the body punch
and Walsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walsh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Walsh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Knapp tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Walsh is in Knapp's guard.
Knapp is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Walsh dives into side control.
#REVB#
Knapp dodges the ground and pound from Walsh.
Walsh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3##SUB#
Walsh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knapp has escaped the position, nice work there.
Walsh cracks Knapp with a big right hand but Knapp just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Knapp parries the strikes from Walsh easily there. Walsh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knapp to escape.
Walsh lands an elbow. #SUB#
Walsh tries for a kimura but Knapp is defending well.
Walsh working the ground and pound.#T4#
Walsh throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Walsh postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Walsh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Walsh.
Walsh working the body and head with strikes.
Walsh sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Knapp is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Walsh throwing strikes but Knapp manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Walsh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Walsh wants to control but Knapp is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Walsh manages to get to full guard.
Knapp wants to stand but Walsh is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Knapp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Walsh working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knapp has passed into half guard!
#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Walsh actively working from the bottom here.
Walsh trying to control here.
Walsh wants to improve his position but Knapp is controlling well.
#SUB#
Walsh looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Walsh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Walsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walsh wants to control but Knapp is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Walsh moves out of range as Knapp strikes.
It looked like Walsh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knapp.
Walsh lands a jab to the nose.
Knapp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T8#
Knapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Walsh half committed to a counter leg kick.
Knapp's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walsh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knapp scrambles back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Walsh, as that shot connected.
Walsh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knapp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walsh blocks a jab.
Walsh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knapp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walsh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Walsh lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Walsh counter with a right hand.
Knapp needs to keep his hands up - Walsh had a free shot at his head there.
Knapp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knapp throws a right hand that misses
and Walsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Walsh cracks Knapp with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Walsh gets the takedown into side control.
Walsh working away.#T9#
Walsh lands a few punches from side control.
An elbow from Walsh crashes against the mat.
Walsh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Walsh throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Walsh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Knapp takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Walsh looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Knapp is avoiding damage well.
Walsh scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Walsh had his way with Edgar Knapp in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Walsh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Knapp throws a body punch but Walsh moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Walsh. Beautiful body shot.
Walsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walsh lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Knapp.
A jab from Knapp misses.
Walsh lands with an uppercut that bounces Knapp off the cage and back into range.
Walsh lands a nice shot that snaps Knapp's head back.
#TD#
Walsh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Walsh lands in his opponent's guard.
Walsh with a nice head shot there.
Knapp is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Walsh throwing strikes from guard but Knapp blocks nicely.
Walsh landing some decent shots from guard.
Walsh throws a big right hand that misses.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Knapp lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Walsh looking for a guillotine here but Knapp defends easily.
#T2##SUB#
Walsh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Walsh is looking for a triangle but Knapp pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Walsh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walsh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Walsh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Knapp passes into side control.
Walsh is looking to reverse the position.
Knapp wants to stand but Walsh has his arm trapped. #SU2#
Knapp stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Walsh gets a takedown into half guard.
Walsh prevents Knapp from improving his position.
Knapp is looking to control Walsh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knapp avoid being mounted?
Walsh working Knapp over with strikes.
Walsh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T5#
Walsh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knapp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walsh.
Walsh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knapp's head.
Walsh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knapp defending well though.
Walsh throws a strike but Knapp avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Walsh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knapp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walsh.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Knapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T6#
Walsh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Walsh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knapp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walsh throws a big elbow that misses.
Walsh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Walsh lands a couple of elbows.
Walsh stopping the sweep attempt from Knapp.
Knapp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walsh manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Walsh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edgar Knapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Walsh pulls Knapp in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Walsh working for a triangle but Knapp defends it easily.
Walsh is trying to keep Knapp in close.
#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Walsh is looking for a triangle here but Knapp uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Walsh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knapp wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knapp wants to stand but Walsh is controlling his arm.
Walsh tries to bench press Knapp off him but Knapp keeps the position. #T9#
Walsh is trying to control Knapp's posture but Knapp avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Walsh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Walsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knapp throws a hook but Walsh avoids it easily.#TD#
Walsh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Walsh is trying to work for a kimura but Knapp is defending well.
Walsh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Callum Walsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Walsh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum Walsh!
Callum Walsh very nearly forgot to thank Senshi Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
ICF Fri Fgts 3: Oops, Saturday
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Zima shoots and misses
and Walsh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zima tries for a takedown but Walsh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zima tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walsh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zima somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Walsh misses the target.
Callum Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Zima.
Walsh loads up on a big right hand but Zima slips the punch.
Zima ducks under a wild hook from Walsh.#TD2#
Zima shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zima content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Walsh has locked up a guillotine! Walsh's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Zima is holding on here and Walsh must be using up a lot of energy. Zima has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Walsh gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Callum Walsh!
Callum Walsh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ICF 4
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Baum wants to clinch up but Walsh keeps it at a distance.
Walsh throwing a counter right hand but Baum manages to avoid it.
Baum is looking to clinch. #TD#
Walsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Walsh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walsh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walsh.
Walsh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Walsh stands up over Baum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Walsh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Walsh lands a couple of elbows.
Baum has momentary wrist control but Walsh slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#Baum is rocked!
Walsh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walsh gets to his feet and stands over Baum, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Baum felt that one! Walsh unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Baum from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Walsh!
After winning the bout, Callum Walsh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ICF 2
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Walsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fokker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walsh.
Fokker won't allow Walsh to pass to mount.
Fokker 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.#SUB#
Walsh wants to work for an arm triangle but Fokker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Walsh seems to be working for a kimura but Fokker defends the submission attempt.
Walsh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fokker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Walsh scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Walsh 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.
Fokker is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Fokker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walsh.
Walsh lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Walsh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fokker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walsh.
Walsh lands with a punch from half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fokker has eaten all the pies!#T2##SUB#
Walsh 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walsh is nestled in close to Fokker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Walsh is nestled in close to Fokker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Walsh working the head and body with strikes.
Walsh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Walsh seems to be working for a kimura but Fokker defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Walsh is looking to advance position but Fokker won't allow it. #SUB#
Walsh is looking for a kimura here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Walsh connects with a nice short shot to Fokker's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Walsh lands a nice short elbow.
Walsh slips a nice elbow through Fokker's hands, connecting with Fokker's forehead.#ROC#Fokker is rocked!#SUB#
Walsh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB#
Walsh seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Walsh is looking for a kimura here.
Walsh drops an elbow to the side of Fokker's head.
Walsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walsh working the head and body with strikes.
Walsh working the head and body with strikes. #T5#
Fokker is looking to control Walsh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fokker avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Walsh seems to be working for a kimura but Fokker defends the submission attempt.
Fokker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Walsh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fokker is still in real trouble! Can Walsh finish him?
Fokker looks winded!#SUB#
Walsh wants to work for an arm triangle but Fokker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fokker seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Walsh seems to be looking for submissions.
Walsh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Walsh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T6#
Walsh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fokker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Walsh is working for a kimura here but Fokker manages to reverse the position and he's now in Walsh's guard.
#SUB#
Walsh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fokker is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walsh controlling the position.
We've been informed that Fokker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fokker trying to control but Walsh is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Walsh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fokker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fokker trying to control but Walsh is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Walsh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fokker is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Walsh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Walsh working for a triangle but Fokker defends it easily.
Fokker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walsh is keeping the position for now.
Walsh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walsh keeping moving, preventing Fokker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Walsh is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fokker has his hands clasped together but Walsh extends and breaks Fokker's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Walsh.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Callum Walsh!
Callum Walsh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ICF 1
Date: Aug 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Walsh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pavarde One's half guard.
Walsh slips a nice elbow through Pavarde One's hands, connecting with Pavarde One's forehead.#ES2#
Pavarde One has one foot on Walsh's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Walsh misses with a takedown attempt
and Pavarde One counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Walsh goes for a double leg but Pavarde One avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pavarde One continues to drive forward.
Walsh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pavarde One pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walsh.
Walsh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pavarde One defends well and Walsh ends up having to push Pavarde One into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pavarde One let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Pavarde One.
Pavarde One tries to work over Walsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pavarde One doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pavarde One digs a right hand into Walsh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walsh's gas tank.
Walsh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pavarde One tries to throw a body punch but Walsh avoids it by throwing Pavarde One back against the cage.
Walsh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pavarde One avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Pavarde One misses with a punch to the body.
Pavarde One tries a body shot but Walsh blocks it.
Pavarde One tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walsh's elbow.
Pavarde One stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pavarde One can't find room to land a body shot as Walsh controls the action.
Walsh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pavarde One prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pavarde One gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walsh.
Pavarde One goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pavarde One misses with a punch to the body.
Walsh wants a takedown.
Pavarde One can't find room to land a body shot as Walsh controls the action.
Pavarde One misses with a punch to the body.
Pavarde One tries a body shot but Walsh blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pavarde One can't find room to land a body shot as Walsh controls the action.
#T2#
Pavarde One goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walsh prevents a body shot from Pavarde One.
Walsh goes for a takedown attempt but Pavarde One pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Walsh shoots in looking for a takedown but Pavarde One manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walsh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pavarde One doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Callum Walsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walsh shoots in but no luck this time.
Pavarde One now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown but Pavarde One shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pavarde One unleashes a big counter combination but Walsh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Walsh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pavarde One's waist but Pavarde One gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walsh off to one side.
Pavarde One is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Walsh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pavarde One now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Walsh is breathing heavily.
Walsh with a poor takedown
and Pavarde One counters with a right hand to the body.
Walsh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pavarde One defends well and Walsh ends up having to push Pavarde One into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Pavarde One wants to take the fight to the mat but Walsh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pavarde One tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavarde One misses with a body punch.
Walsh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pavarde One pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Walsh looking to score a takedown here. Pavarde One is defending well but Walsh drives through and ends up in Pavarde One's guard.
Walsh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Walsh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walsh with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walsh with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walsh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walsh throwing strikes from guard but Pavarde One blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walsh throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Walsh cracks Pavarde One with a solid left hand.
Walsh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavarde One works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Walsh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pavarde One dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Walsh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pavarde One trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walsh's guard.#SUB#
Pavarde One got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walsh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavarde One has managed to get both his arms back between Walsh's legs - danger averted.
Walsh has a closed guard, preventing Pavarde One from standing up. #SUB#
Walsh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pavarde One gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T5##SUB#
Walsh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavarde One defends it easily.#SUB#
Walsh looking for a guillotine here but Pavarde One defends easily.
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.#SUB#
Walsh looking for a guillotine here but Pavarde One defends easily.
Pavarde One trying to control the position from guard on top but Walsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavarde One wants to stand but Walsh has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Pavarde One is sitting in close to Walsh's body. Walsh has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pavarde One is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pavarde One is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Walsh.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Callum Walsh!
Callum Walsh thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Predator Fight Nights 1
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Walsh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Walsh 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.
#SUB#
Bhattarai actively working from the bottom here.
Walsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Bhattarai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walsh pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bhattarai is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Walsh is tapping! Great win for Bhattarai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aang Chow Bhattarai!
A very excited looking Aang Chow Bhattarai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCMMA Group B Round 3
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Walsh misses with a takedown attempt
and Elliot counters with a straight right hand.
Elliot dips to his left and cracks Walsh with an uppercut!
Elliot scores with a sloppy right hand. Walsh should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Walsh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Elliot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Elliot is pushing Walsh's head away, looking to escape. Walsh manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elliot can't do much from the bottom here.
Elliot's coaches at PhoQus Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
An elbow from Walsh crashes against the mat.
Elliot is looking to reverse the position.
Walsh lands some shots froms side control.
Elliot manages to work his way to half guard, despite Walsh's best efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walsh thows a huge punch but Elliot dodges it nicely.
Walsh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Ground and pound from Walsh.
Walsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walsh throws a strike but Elliot avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Walsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Elliot has wrist control.
Walsh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walsh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Elliot has wrist control.
Walsh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Elliot's head.
Elliot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Elliot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Elliot tries to get out of the position.
Elliot pulls Walsh in close to his closed guard and prevents Walsh from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Elliot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walsh's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Walsh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walsh keeping moving, preventing Elliot from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Walsh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Elliot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walsh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Walsh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elliot defends it easily.#SUB2#
Walsh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Elliot content to stall in guard here.
Elliot trying to control but Walsh is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Walsh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Elliot is fighting to break Walsh's control of his arms but Walsh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walsh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Elliot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walsh misses with a takedown attempt
and Elliot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sir Randy Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Walsh.
Walsh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walsh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Elliot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#Walsh is rocked!
A jab from Elliot finds it's way through Walsh's defenses.
Walsh is still on wobbly legs! Can Elliot finish him?
Elliot steps in with a hook that catches Walsh right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Elliot follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Walsh looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sir Randy Elliot!
Sir Randy Elliot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WCMMA Group B Round 2
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith dips to his left and cracks Walsh with an uppercut!
Smith sizes up Walsh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Walsh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Walsh is rocked!
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walsh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith steps in with a hook that catches Walsh right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Smith follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Walsh looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Smith! |
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Event:
WCMMA Group B Round 1
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Walsh dives in for a single leg takedown but Gaspard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gaspard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Walsh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gaspard to keep the fight standing.
Gaspard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Gaspard. #BC#
Walsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gaspard clinches up against the cage.
Gaspard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gaspard scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Gaspard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Walsh uses from the top position.
Gaspard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Walsh is posturing up here but Gaspard has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Walsh tries to roll out but it's too tight and Walsh has to tap! Slick submission there by Gaspard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michele Rene Gaspard! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Chai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walsh.
Walsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walsh throws a big elbow that misses.
Walsh postures up.
#SUB#
Walsh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walsh struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Walsh trying to control but Chai flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
You can see the frustration on Walsh's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Walsh breaks Chai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Walsh has gone for a leg lock! Chai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Walsh's guard.#REVB#
Walsh 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.#SUB#
Walsh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Walsh wants to control but Chai postures up.
Walsh is looking for a sweep.
Walsh sneaks back into half guard.
Walsh is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Walsh looking for submissions off his back.
Walsh wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Walsh trying to control from the bottom.
Walsh is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Walsh wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai is pressing down on Walsh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walsh is holding on for now. #SUB#
Walsh looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walsh works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Walsh isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chai 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 Chai!
You can see the frustration on Walsh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Walsh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Walsh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chai works Walsh's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik The Little King Chai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Walsh tries for a takedown but Chai circles away easily
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Walsh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Walsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Walsh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walsh throwing shots but Chai is blocking nicely.
Walsh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walsh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chai defending well though. #SUB#
Walsh is looking for a kimura here.
Walsh thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Walsh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chai's head.
Walsh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Walsh throws a strike but Chai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Walsh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Walsh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Walsh has Chai in his guard.#REVB#
Walsh working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Walsh is keeping the position.
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.#SUB#
Walsh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.#SUB#
Walsh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walsh is trying to keep Chai in close.
#T3##SUB#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walsh wants to control but Chai passes easily into half guard.
Walsh wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Walsh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai passes into side control, despite Walsh's attempt to control the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chai working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Walsh is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai is staying tight to Walsh's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walsh misses with a takedown
and Chai counters with a series of strikes. Walsh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Walsh looks for a takedown but Chai sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik The Little King Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walsh.
Walsh has his takedown stuffed
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Walsh shoots for a double leg takedown but Chai sprawls well. He's pushed Walsh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Walsh is rocked!
Malik The Little King Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai connects with a superb combination that knocks Walsh out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Chai before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Walsh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Malik The Little King Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Malik The Little King Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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