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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kemba Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Marlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reggie Marlow has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kemba Walker's chin.
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211 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kemba Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reggie Marlow!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marlow throws a lazy body kick
and Walker counters with a shoot takedown. Marlow fights it but they end up in guard.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Walker wants to control from the top but Marlow keeps moving.
Marlow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marlow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marlow keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marlow is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Walker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marlow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marlow throws a sloppy head kick
and Walker counters with a single leg into guard. Marlow didn't expect that.
Marlow keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker has gone for a leg lock! Marlow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Walker's guard.
Walker managing to control the position.
Walker working a defensive guard here.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marlow on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marlow wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Marlow tries to stand but Walker is controlling from the bottom.
Walker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Walker tries to get out of the position.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Marlow from controlling successfully.
Marlow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Walker dives on top into guard.
Walker looking to sit in guard and control but Marlow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marlow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlow trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker 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.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marlow 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 Marlow has Walker in his guard.
Walker won't allow Marlow to get back to his feet.
Marlow trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlow 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.
Marlow is trying to keep Walker in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kemba Walker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marlow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marlow can do to turn this around?
Marlow lands a high kick!
It looks like Kemba Walker has been cut.
Marlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marlow - that will leave a mark!
Marlow is looking to clinch.
Marlow misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker feinted with a counter takedown.
Marlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker feinted with a counter takedown.
Marlow is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Marlow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Marlow with that takedown attempt.
Walker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Walker feints and as Marlow raises his hands in defense, Walker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marlow wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marlow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.
Walker content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marlow wants to stand and escape but Walker is having none of it.
Marlow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker looking to sit in guard and control but Marlow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Walker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marlow wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker has his hands on Marlow's head, controlling the position.
Walker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marlow manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to control from the top but Marlow keeps moving.
Marlow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marlow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walker is controlling him.
Marlow keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Kemba Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marlow 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walker looking to sit in guard and control but Marlow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Walker 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.
Walker trying to control the position.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Marlow from controlling successfully.
Walker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Marlow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kemba Walker's cut.
That's time! Walker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Walker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Walker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walker attempts a counter takedown but Marlow avoids it well and moves away.
Marlow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reggie Marlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marlow throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marlow throws a sloppy head kick
and Walker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marlow wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker wants to work for an arm triangle but Marlow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walker is looking for a kimura here.
Walker wants to work for an arm triangle but Marlow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marlow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Walker is trying to control. Marlow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Walker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marlow is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker blocks a head kick by Marlow.
Walker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marlow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walker. That did some damage!
Walker fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Marlow.
Marlow throws a head kick that misses
and Walker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marlow won't be happy with that.
Walker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marlow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlow wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Walker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marlow rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Walker's guard! Nice work there by Marlow!
Marlow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marlow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marlow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker is trying to keep Marlow in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walker working a defensive guard here.
Marlow wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker controlling Marlow's posture.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Marlow from controlling successfully.
Marlow is fighting to break Walker's control of his arms but Walker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marlow postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Walker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marlow, into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kemba Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemba Walker!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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