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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Walker (ranked 833 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Orlov (ranked 122 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlov has chosen Положение (2 Remix) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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6 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Orlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Walker wants to improve his position but Orlov is controlling well.
Orlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Orlov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Walker has worked his arm free - good work by Walker!
Walker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walker!
Orlov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Walker turns into him and now he's in Orlov's guard.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Orlov is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orlov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Walker is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Orlov.
Orlov looking for a sweep but Walker has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Orlov is looking to get to half guard.
Walker tries to control but Orlov wriggling away.
Orlov regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov wants to get back to full guard.
Orlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Orlov can't keep his opponent in guard - Walker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Orlov is looking to improve his position.
Orlov is pressing down on Walker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Walker trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom.
Orlov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Walker stacks Orlov 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 Walker!
Orlov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to stand and escape but Orlov is controlling the position.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Orlov is defending well.
Orlov wants to get back to full guard.
Orlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orlov.
Orlov has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.
Walker 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.
Walker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
Walker wants to sweep but no luck.
Orlov looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Orlov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Walker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Orlov has Walker in his guard.
Walker trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom.
Walker throwing strikes but missing.
Orlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Walker wants to stand but Orlov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Walker trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that George Walker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Orlov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Walker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Orlov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walker is fending him off so far but Orlov persists. Nope, Walker circles away and we're back to standing.
Orlov misses with a takedown
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
George Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Orlov.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Walker lands a jab.
Orlov misses with a takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orlov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walker to the mat! Walker manages to get full guard.
Orlov looking to pass the guard.
Orlov stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.
Walker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro Orlov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walker looking for a guillotine here but Orlov defends easily.
Orlov is looking to pass into half guard but Walker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Walker is in guard.
Orlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walker passes into half guard.
Orlov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
We've been informed that Orlov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker prevents Orlov from improving his position.
Walker seems to be working for a kimura but Orlov defends the submission attempt.
Orlov actively working from the bottom here.
Orlov looking for submissions off his back.
Walker 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.
Orlov is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walker pushes down on Orlov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Orlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Orlov is retaining full guard.
Orlov has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.
Orlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orlov is breathing heavily.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orlov is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orlov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Walker is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Orlov.
Orlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Walker's best efforts.
Orlov gets full guard.
Walker passes Orlov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Orlov wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Orlov.
Orlov tries to bench press Walker off him but Walker keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Walker dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
Orlov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Orlov moves into full mount!
Orlov prevents Walker from getting the reversal.
Orlov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Walker is now in Orlov's guard. A big mistake from Orlov there, giving up the dominant position!
Walker passes Orlov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walker wants to control but Orlov is keeping him busy.
Walker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Orlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orlov wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walker won't allow Orlov to sweep him here.
Walker landing with the ground and pound.
Orlov working for submissions but it's allowed Walker to get to half guard.
Walker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Orlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orlov tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker throwing shots but Orlov is blocking nicely.
Orlov is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov actively working from the bottom here.
Orlov is looking to improve his position.
Walker thows a huge punch but Orlov dodges it nicely.
Orlov is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to finish this one by submission but Orlov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Walker.
Walker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Orlov is looking to improve his position but Walker isn't that keen on the idea.
Walker with shots to the head and body - Orlov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Orlov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Orlov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Walker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Walker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Walker!
Orlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Walker's best efforts.
Orlov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to pass to mount but Orlov is defending the position.
Orlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker trying to control the action but Orlov is working from the bottom.
Orlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
George Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker won't allow Orlov to sweep him here.
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Orlov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orlov manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Orlov's guard.
Orlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Pedro Orlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlov wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Walker 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Walker!
George Walker decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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