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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kunyuk Beluk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kemba Walker (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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234 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kunyuk Beluk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kemba Walker!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beluk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beluk catches Walker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kunyuk Beluk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker avoids the head kick by Beluk.
Beluk wants to land a leg kick but Walker is out of range.
Beluk throws a body kick that misses
and Walker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walker.
Beluk 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 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beluk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beluk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Beluk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beluk looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beluk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beluk keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Beluk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walker wants to control from the top but Beluk keeps moving.
Walker stays in close to Beluk's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Beluk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beluk manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Beluk's guard.
Walker content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beluk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beluk looking for a guillotine here but Walker defends easily.
Walker landing with the ground and pound.
Beluk wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment.
Beluk keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker won't allow Beluk to sweep him here.
Beluk is trying to keep Walker in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Walker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beluk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beluk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beluk is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beluk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beluk tries to sprawl but Walker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Beluk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beluk trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking for a kimura but Beluk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walker to get the leverage.
Walker is working for a kimura but Beluk is defending it quite comfortably.
Walker is working for a kimura here but Beluk manages to reverse the position and he's now in Walker's guard.
Beluk is looking to work some ground and pound but Walker has wrist control.
Beluk looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beluk is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kunyuk Beluk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beluk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beluk looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Walker with the counter takedown but Beluk avoids it easily.
Beluk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beluk misses with the body kick
and Walker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beluk's guard.
Beluk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walker won't allow Beluk to sweep him here.
Walker wants to control from the top but Beluk keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beluk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beluk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walker landing some decent shots from guard.
Walker prevents Beluk from getting back to his feet.
Beluk controls Walker momentarily but Walker frees himself.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Beluk has control of Walker's left arm, preventing Walker from doing any damage.
Beluk is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A low kick from Beluk misses
so Walker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Beluk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beluk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beluk wants to stand up but Walker is controlling him.
Beluk working a defensive guard here.
Beluk wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beluk wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Beluk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Walker closes the distance and clinches up with Beluk, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes Beluk against the cage but Beluk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walker.
Beluk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Walker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beluk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Beluk throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beluk tries to sprawl but Walker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beluk is trying to stand up here but Walker is controlling him well.
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
Beluk is looking to improve his position.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beluk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Walker prevents Beluk from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Beluk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beluk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kunyuk Beluk will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Decent striking displayed by Beluk there.
A slow jab from Beluk misses its intended target.
Beluk lands a high kick!
Beluk throws a leg kick
and Walker counters with a single leg into guard. Beluk didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker trying to control but Beluk is working from the bottom.
Beluk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beluk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Beluk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beluk manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Beluk's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beluk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beluk wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beluk pushes a forearm under Walker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Walker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kunyuk Beluk!
Our winner, Kunyuk Beluk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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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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