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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kit Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kit Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Walker steps away.
Walker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson tries to break free but Walker pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Walker fails with the takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
It looks like Kit Walker has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Walker if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Walker should have avoided that one.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Walker saw that one coming.
Kit Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson feints and then cracks Walker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walker down.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Walker checks it.
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Walker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Walker dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walker.
Walker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Walker, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson won't allow Walker to sweep him here.
Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Walker won't let him.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Walker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walker throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walker.
Walker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walker trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to stand but Walker is controlling the position.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson pulls Walker in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four 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.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Walker gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice cross by Walker.
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
As Walker backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Walker manages to avoid it all.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kit Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Walker rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker blocks a leg kick.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Walker tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Walker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Walker is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Walker shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Walker slips a jab from Johnson.
Walker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kit Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Walker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson is pulling down on Walker's head. It's preventing any offense from Walker, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Walker's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Walker tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Walker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Walker ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kit Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Anthony Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Walker tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson digs a good hook to Walker's body.
Johnson feints and then cracks Walker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walker down.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Walker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Walker avoids the body shot from Johnson.
As Johnson tries to get set, Walker tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Walker clinches with his opponent.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Walker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Walker connects with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Walker moved away.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Walker shoots in.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Walker rather than just go for the knockout.
Walker drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Walker's takedown attempt.
Walker jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Walker around his waist. Walker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kit Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Walker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Walker attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Walker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walker fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Walker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kit Walker's cut is getting worse.
Walker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
and Johnson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Walker! He's just covering up as Johnson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Johnson!
Kit Walker was interviewed post fight and said 'Devils sake'.
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energy
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