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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henri TW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henri TW is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henri TW!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Declan Walker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Walker. No joy for TW on that attempt.
TW fails to land the takedown.
Henri TW seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for TW with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri TW. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Walker.
TW closes the distance and clinches up with Walker, looking for a takedown. TW pushes Walker against the cage but Walker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with TW, pushing him back against the cage.
Walker lands with a light punch inside.
Walker pulls guard.
TW sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walker's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker wants to improve his position but TW is controlling well.
Walker pushes TW off looking to stand but TW dives back in and keeps control.
Walker wants to improve his position but TW is controlling well.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with TW. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
TW seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TW not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
TW has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
TW throwing shots but Walker is blocking nicely.
Walker trying to hold on to TW's head to control him but TW postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Walker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. TW did well to prevent Walker getting side control.
TW has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
TW gets back to full guard.
Walker content to stall in guard here.
TW is working an open guard so Walker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TW shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
TW with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a three punch combo that has TW backing up. TW nods at Walker to acknowledge the strikes.
Walker swinging wilding here.
TW shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walker counters with a three punch combo that has TW backing up. TW nods at Walker to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Henri TW has been cut.
TW is breathing heavily.
Walker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as TW backs up against the cage.
Walker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
TW shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a body kick.
Walker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Walker lands with a nice body punch.
Walker pushes TW up against the cage in a clinch.
TW misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TW wants to break free but Walker has control.
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
TW fails with the takedown
and Walker counters with a series of strikes. TW will be more careful next time no doubt.
TW throws a lazy head kick
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
TW with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a body kick that stops TW in his tracks momentarily.
A lazy body kick from TW
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. TW looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
TW is looking to reverse the position.
Walker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
TW with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a good low kick that TW was not able to check.
Walker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TW is looking for a sweep.
TW wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
TW is looking to regain half guard here but Walker keeps moving and retains side control.
Walker trying to control the position but TW is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
TW is trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker trying to control the action but TW is working from the bottom.
TW pushes Walker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Walker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri TW's cut.
That's time! TW's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
TW shoots and misses
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
TW closes the distance but Walker moves to the side
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Walker.
TW gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Walker counters with a one-two to the body.
Walker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
TW tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri TW. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TW with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a three punch combo that has TW backing up. TW nods at Walker to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henri TW is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TW misses with a body punch
and Walker counters with a leg kick.
Walker gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TW has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
TW tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walker just stands there and leans against the cage.
TW tries to pull guard but Walker won't allow it.
Walker scores with a hook to the body.
TW jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walker walks away with a smile on his face. TW gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
TW shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a nice kick to the body.
TW fails with the takedown
and Walker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Come on Walker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Walker scores with a shot to the side of TW's head.
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TW tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of TWs head.
Walker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down TW.
Walker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
TW working aggressively here.
A looping hook to the body misses from TW. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
TW throws a head kick that misses
and Walker counters with a shoot takedown. TW fights it but they end up in guard.
TW escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TW had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Walker is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. TW Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Walker's back instead.
Walker tries to break free.
TW punches the canvas rather than the man.
TW is looking for the choke from the back position but Walker is controlling his hands well.
TW is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Walker looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Walker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to escape the position.
Walker staying busy and making it hard for TW to control.
TW is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Walker is defending well though. TW let's go of the attempt for now.
TW has the hooks in. Walker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Walker showing good submission defense here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henri TW's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Walker clinches up against the cage.
TW tries to pull guard but Walker won't allow it.
Walker is fighting off a takedown attempt but TW is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Walker to the mat. Walker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Walker wants to stand up but TW is controlling him.
TW trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker is trying to keep TW in close.
TW drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TW jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walker wants to stand but TW is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TW slips nicely into half guard.
TW wants to work for an arm triangle but Walker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walker trying to get back to full guard but TW takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Walker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from TW.
Walker bucks up and throws TW to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TW takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walker throws a series of strikes that have TW backpedaling.
TW fails with the takedown
and Walker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
TW tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri TW. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker throws a quick inside leg kick.
TW fails with the takedown
and Walker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walker.
Walker passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TW is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TW punching from the bottom.
TW is looking to escape.
Walker throwing shots but TW is blocking nicely.
TW wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Henri TW has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Walker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Walker stalks TW and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into TW's face. TW staggers backwards, shaken.
TW keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four 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.
TW throws a sloppy head kick
and Walker counters with a shoot takedown. TW fights it but they end up in guard.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
TW is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
TW is working for a kimura but Walker is defending it quite comfortably.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as TW sits in half guard.
Declan Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TW is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Walker has managed to free his arm - good work.
TW is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walker 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Declan Walker!
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energy
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RATING
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