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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luca Anacoreta (ranked 3844 p4p, 3271 weight class) and Kaiden Walsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 cm 25 178 1 - 0 - 0 |
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186 cm 25 169 2 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns Counter fighter Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt Decent boxing Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luca Anacoreta! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaiden Walsh! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Walsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walsh looks for the body kick but Anacoreta saw that one coming. Anacoreta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Walsh scoring well with a low kick there.
Anacoreta shoots in but Walsh avoids the takedown attempt easily. Walsh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Kaiden Walsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Walsh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Anacoreta takes one to the side of the head.
Walsh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Anacoreta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Anacoreta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walsh tries to avoid it but Anacoreta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walsh to the ground. Walsh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Walsh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Walsh lands a lovely overhand right. Anacoreta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Anacoreta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Anacoreta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walsh to the ground. Anacoreta is now in Walsh's guard. Anacoreta passes Walsh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anacoreta sitting and controlling from the half guard. Anacoreta trying to mount his opponent but Walsh defends it. Anacoreta wants to take a breather but Walsh is having none of it. Anacoreta controlling the pace. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walsh can do anything to dispel that myth. Anacoreta is looking to advance position but Walsh won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Anacoreta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walsh wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Anacoreta performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Walsh is not content to let Anacoreta control the position. Anacoreta wants to pass the guard but Walsh is defending well. Anacoreta slows the pace down in half guard. Walsh looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anacoreta passes the guard and advances to mount! Anacoreta moves to back control. Walsh looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anacoreta.
Anacoreta has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Walsh is defending well but eventually Anacoreta manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Walsh has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luca Anacoreta!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
38% |
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