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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Walsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tmmy Mazunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tmmy Mazunga is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Walsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tmmy Mazunga!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walsh ducks under a wild hook from Mazunga.
Mazunga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walsh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walsh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from Mazunga misses.
Tmmy Mazunga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Mazunga does it's job there.
It looks like John Walsh has been cut.
Walsh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mazunga avoids it really well and circles away.
Walsh shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazunga throws a lazy right hand but Walsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Mazunga does no damage.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazunga but Mazunga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mazunga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mazunga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mazunga gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazunga is looking to stand up but Walsh isn't so interested in that idea.
Walsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Mazunga has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh throws a big right hand that misses.
Walsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Mazunga has wrist control.
Mazunga wants to stand and escape but Walsh is having none of it.
Walsh trying to control but Mazunga is working from the bottom.
Walsh throwing strikes from guard but Mazunga blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mazunga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mazunga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mazunga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walsh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mazunga fails with a takedown attempt.
Mazunga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walsh.
Walsh throws out a leg kick but Mazunga moves out of range and Walsh only half commits.
Walsh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mazunga to the mat! Mazunga manages to get full guard.
Walsh trying to control but Mazunga is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walsh is breathing heavily.
Walsh prevents Mazunga from getting back to his feet.
Walsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazunga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walsh prevents Mazunga from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Walsh is pushing down on Mazunga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mazunga is fighting to maintain full guard but Walsh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mazunga is not content to let Walsh control the position.
Walsh stops Mazunga from getting back to his feet.
Walsh is trying to control the action in half guard but Mazunga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tmmy Mazunga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Walsh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch combination from Mazunga misses.
Walsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walsh gets the takedown into side control.
Walsh wants to control but Mazunga is keeping him busy.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mazunga is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Walsh has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Walsh is looking to take a break and control but Mazunga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mazunga is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Walsh has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh trying to control the action but Mazunga is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Walsh.
Mazunga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mazunga throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Mazunga is predictable there
and Walsh counters by moving into the clinch.
Mazunga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mazunga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walsh tries to score a body lock takedown but Mazunga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walsh is trying to maintain a safe position but Mazunga gets an underhook and turns Walsh into the cage.
Walsh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Walsh pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mazunga wants to stand and escape but instead Walsh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Walsh won't allow Mazunga to get back to his feet.
Walsh trying to control but Mazunga is working from the bottom.
Walsh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mazunga is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh is standing up over Mazunga. Mazunga looks to escape but Walsh dives into side control.
Mazunga prevents Walsh from moving into mount.
Mazunga is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Walsh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mazunga cracks Walsh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Walsh avoids the body shot from Mazunga.
Mazunga cracks Walsh with an uppercut from hell and Walsh crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Mazunga's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazunga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walsh's guard.
Mazunga postures up.
Mazunga wants to stand but Walsh is controlling his posture from full guard.
Walsh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mazunga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mazunga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tmmy Mazunga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Walsh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Walsh shoots in and drives through. Mazunga sprawls well.
Tmmy Mazunga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazunga misses with a hook. Walsh ducked under it nicely.
Mazunga throws a hook to the side of Walsh's head but Walsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazunga looks to throw the jab but Walsh is out of range.
Mazunga throws a lazy right hand but Walsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walsh forces Mazunga back against the cage and clinches.
Walsh has Mazunga pressed against the cage, preventing Mazunga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walsh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mazunga smiles and moves away.
Mazunga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh blocks a head kick by Mazunga.
Walsh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mazunga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walsh.
Mazunga throws a push kick but Walsh slaps the foot to one side.
Mazunga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Walsh counters with a big head kick but Mazunga shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh slips a straight right by Mazunga.
Mazunga lands with an overhand left.
Walsh doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazunga circles away.
Walsh staying out of range there.
Walsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazunga.
Mazunga looks to land a left hand but Walsh moved out of range nicely.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazunga but Mazunga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazunga throws a big shot that misses.
Mazunga lands a lovely overhand right.
Walsh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mazunga works Walsh's body with a nice hook.
Mazunga misses with a kick to the body
and Walsh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Walsh.
Mazunga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazunga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mazunga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walsh tries to break the clinch but Mazunga is controlling the position.
Mazunga is trying to force a seperation but Walsh has the dominant position.
Mazunga wants to get back to striking at distance but Walsh won't allow it.
Mazunga tries to break free but Walsh pushes him back against the cage.
Mazunga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mazunga is trying to break free.
Walsh fails to pull guard.
Mazunga gets underhooks to prevent Walsh's takedown attempt.
Mazunga is looking to break free of the clinch but Walsh has double underhooks.
Walsh prevents Mazunga from breaking the clinch.
Walsh jumps guard but Mazunga stands there with Walsh around his waist. Walsh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mazunga can't break the clinch.
Mazunga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mazunga is looking to break free of the clinch but Walsh has double underhooks.
Mazunga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazunga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walsh looking to stall.
Mazunga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazunga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mazunga tries to break free but Walsh pushes him back against the cage.
Mazunga tries to break free but Walsh pushes him back against the cage.
Walsh prevents Mazunga from breaking the clinch.
Walsh keeps control of Mazunga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mazunga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mazunga is trying to break free.
Tmmy Mazunga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walsh successfully pulls guard.
Mazunga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Walsh pulls Mazunga in to control the position.
Mazunga stopping the sweep attempt from Walsh.
Mazunga wants to stand but Walsh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Mazunga is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mazunga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Walsh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mazunga!
Walsh looking to control but Mazunga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walsh misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
John Walsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazunga is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tmmy Mazunga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mazunga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tmmy Mazunga!
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