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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Wallace (ranked 7268 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Walker (ranked 5176 p4p, 0 weight class). Theo Walker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Theo Walker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walker as he jumps to the side.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wallace moves out of range as Walker throws a body kick.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walker as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walker to the ground. Wallace is now in Walker's guard.
Walker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Walker tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Walker prevents Wallace from improving his position.
Wallace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walker.
Wallace is positioning himself well to prevent Walker advancing to mount.
Wallace is defending against the submission attempts here by Walker.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walker.
Walker stalling.
Wallace is trying to stand.
Walker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wallace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wallace wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wallace won't allow Walker to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker decides to return to a standing position.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wallace gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walker.
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Wallace sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walker blocks a head kick by Wallace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wallace feints and as Walker raises his hands in defense, Wallace changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Walker looks winded!
Wallace scores with a takedown into Walker's guard.
Walker is looking to stand back up but Wallace counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Walker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker is concentrating on defense, preventing Wallace from advancing 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 Tommy Wallace will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wallace shoots for a double leg takedown but Walker sprawls well. He's pushed Wallace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wallace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker shoots in but no luck this time.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Walker. Wallace shrugs it off though.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallace is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Wallace circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker has managed to clinch.
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace dives in and grabs Walker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes down on Wallace's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker tries to land a front kick but Wallace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Walker or perhaps it was just good defense by Wallace, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wallace counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wallace.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Walker tries to pull guard but Wallace forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Walker looking for a takedown.
Walker being controlled against the cage.
Walker fails to pull guard.
Wallace misses with some punches.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Theo Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with a jab to the body
and Wallace counters with a single leg into guard. Walker didn't expect that.
Walker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wallace trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Wallace not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walker wants to stand and escape but Wallace is having none of it.
Walker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
Wallace wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Walker blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Walker misses with a takedown
and Wallace moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a head punch that misses.
Wallace scores with a shoulder strike.
Wallace is trying to pull guard but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace lands with a right to the head.
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
Wallace lands a jab.
Walker tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walker's hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Wallace. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Wallace dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Walker stuffs the takedown attempt from Wallace. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Wallace darts in looking for a takedown but Walker gets double underhooks and turns Wallace into the cage.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Walker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for Walker on that attempt.
Wallace feinted with a counter takedown.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallace is defended easily by Walker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt - Wallace sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker rushes Wallace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace wants to break free but Walker has control.
Walker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wallace pulls his leg out and moves away.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wallace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walker circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Walker or perhaps it was just good defense by Wallace, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Walker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wallace.
Walker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wallace.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallace is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Wallace circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallace comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wallace goes for a double leg but Walker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walker continues to drive forward.
Wallace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walker defends it nicely.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Walker.
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl out of it but Walker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wallace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Theo Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt - Wallace sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wallace fails to land the takedown.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Wallace dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Wallace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wallace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
Wallace seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wallace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walker avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Walker or perhaps it was just good defense by Wallace, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theo Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wallace 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Wallace!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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