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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Walsh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Barath is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walsh pulls his head out easily.
Barath tries to roll over but Walsh keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walsh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU#
Walsh decides to stand up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Barath closes the distance and clinches.
Barath stalling.
#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Barath.
Walsh is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Walsh wants the takedown. Barath is fighting it off but Walsh persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barath's guard against the cage.
Walsh showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Walsh stands up and waves to Barath to follow him.
Barath wants to clinch up but Walsh keeps it at a distance.
Walsh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barath manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Barath pushes Walsh up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Barath breaks from the clinch.
Barath shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walsh but Walsh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Walsh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Walsh shoots in for a takedown but Barath shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Barath. No joy for Walsh on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barath.
Walsh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Walsh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barath to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Walsh kicks Barath off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barath wants to clinch.
Walsh tries to counter with a takedown but Barath is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Walsh dives in and grabs Barath's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barath pushes down on Walsh's head and hops out.
Walsh tries for a takedown but Barath sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barath fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walsh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Barath instigates a clinch.
Barath is trying to break the clinch but Walsh has him pressed against the cage.
Walsh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barath pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4##BC2#
Barath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barath shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walsh defends it nicely.
Barath looks winded!#CL2#
Barath clinches up with Walsh and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barath is trying to drag Walsh to the mat but Walsh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barath is defending well against a takedown attempt.
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 Chase Walsh will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Barath or perhaps it was just good defense by Walsh, which made it look bad.
Walsh misses with a takedown attempt - Barath sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walsh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Barath fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walsh, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walsh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barath moves to clinch but Walsh breaks away #TD#
and Walsh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barath! #T1#
Walsh staying calm.
Barath tries to buck Walsh off but Walsh is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Barath's face as Walsh controls the position.
Walsh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Walsh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Walsh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SU#
Walsh decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Barath is breathing heavily.
Barath looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Walsh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Barath pushes Walsh off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Walsh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barath sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Barath throws a head kick but Walsh moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Walsh moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Barath's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barath tries to work over Walsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walsh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barath avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barath trying to stall but Walsh improves his position.
Barath tries to stall but Walsh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barath tries to break the clinch but Walsh is controlling the position.
Barath misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##TD#
Walsh is trying to trip Barath. He has hold of a leg but Barath is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Walsh persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Walsh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walsh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SU#
Walsh gets to his feet - Barath follows without any prompting.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chris Barath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walsh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walsh wants it to stay on the feet.
Barath with a poor takedown #TD#
and Walsh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barath won't be happy with that. #SU#
Walsh decides to stand back up. Walsh steps back and let's Barath get back to his feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Walsh. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walsh happy to just control the position for now.
Walsh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walsh scores with punches from side control.
Barath trying to remain calm as Walsh controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Walsh dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walsh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walsh sets himself, and Barath steps forward looking for the clinch! Walsh avoids it this time.
Barath shoots in for a takedown but Walsh shows good takedown defense.
Barath swinging wildly here.
Walsh is looking to counter the offense by Barath and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Barath clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath tries a body shot but Walsh blocks it.
Barath is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Barath gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Barath is trying to control the action in half guard but Walsh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walsh keeping hold of Barath's head, controlling as best he can.
Walsh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barath must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Walsh has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barath off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Barath looks for a takedown but Walsh sprawls well.
Walsh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barath swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Walsh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Walsh lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Walsh's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Barath is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walsh defends well.#SU#
Walsh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walsh.
Chase Walsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Walsh gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Barath tries for a takedown but Walsh manages to get underhooks.
Walsh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barath pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barath with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Walsh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barath jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walsh walks away with a smile on his face. Barath gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barath wants to clinch#TD#
and Walsh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Walsh not doing much here.
#T4##SU#
Walsh gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Barath gets caught flat footed, as Walsh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walsh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Walsh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh goes for a double leg but Barath avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barath continues to drive forward.
Barath throws a combination. Walsh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Walsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walsh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Walsh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Vicky pushes Walsh up against the cage in a clinch.
Walsh keeps control of Vicky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Walsh as Vicky tries to tie him up.
Walsh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vicky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walsh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Walsh gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Walsh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Vicky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walsh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #ES2#
Vicky pushes Walsh off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Vicky shoots in and drives through. Walsh sprawls well.
Walsh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vicky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vicky stuns Walsh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Walsh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Vicky manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Brandon Vicky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vicky as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Vicky as Walsh shoots in.
Vicky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Walsh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Walsh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Walsh gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Walsh stops Vicky from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walsh preventing the sweep.
Vicky looks winded!#SU#
Vicky is working an open guard so Walsh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Walsh has Vicky up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Walsh pulls guard successfully.
#T3##ES#
Walsh scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Walsh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Walsh manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Walsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vicky wants to break free but Walsh has control.
#TD#
Walsh gets control of Vicky's arms and successfully pulls guard. Walsh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vicky wants to control from the top but Walsh keeps moving.
Walsh wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walsh controlling the position.#ES#
Walsh manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vicky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vicky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vicky enables Walsh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vicky manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Walsh is working Vicky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Walsh controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Walsh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Walsh shoots in but Vicky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chase Walsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vicky misses with a takedown #TD#
and Walsh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Walsh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Walsh decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Walsh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Walsh content to control rather than advance.
Vicky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicky is breathing heavily.
Walsh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Walsh is nestled in close to Vicky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Walsh working over Vicky with some ground and pound. Vicky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Walsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vicky can do to turn this around?
Walsh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vicky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Walsh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Walsh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Walsh connects with a nice short shot to Vicky's temple.
Walsh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vicky is looking to improve his position.
#SU#
Walsh escapes and gets back to his feet.
Walsh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vicky avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Walsh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Walsh showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Walsh connects with a nice short shot to Vicky's temple.
Walsh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Walsh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Walsh stands up and beckons Vicky to join him on the feet. #TD#
Walsh feints and as Vicky raises his hands in defense, Walsh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vicky wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Walsh manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVB##SUB#
Walsh is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vicky is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chase Walsh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Clark shoots in but Walsh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Walsh leaves Clark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Walsh gets caught flat footed, as Clark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walsh punching to the body, from the bottom.
Walsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Walsh, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Walsh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Walsh wants to get back to his feet but Clark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walsh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walsh wants to sweep here but Clark controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Walsh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clark sprawls and moves away.
Chase Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Clark.
Clark closes the distance and clinches up with Walsh, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes Walsh against the cage but Walsh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walsh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clark sprawls and moves away.
Clark goes for a double leg but Walsh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walsh continues to drive forward.
Clark dives in and grabs Walsh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walsh pushes down on Clark's head and hops out.
Clark looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clark is defended easily by Walsh.#T2##TD#
Walsh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Walsh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walsh tries to stand but Clark is controlling from the bottom.
Walsh throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walsh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Walsh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clark's head.
Walsh content to stall in guard here.
Walsh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clark is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Clark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walsh to the ground. Clark is now in Walsh's guard.
Clark works over Walsh with some ground and pound from guard.
Clark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clark prevents Walsh from getting back to his feet.
Clark has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Clark with a nice head shot there.
Walsh 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.
Clark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Walsh is trying to control the position but Clark postures up.
Clark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walsh is pulling down on Clark's head. It's preventing any offense from Clark, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Walsh gets caught flat footed, as Clark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walsh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Chase Walsh will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Walsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Clark shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Clark was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Walsh is trying to improve his position.
Walsh is letting Clark control him for a moment.
Clark connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Walsh some visible discomfort.
Walsh gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark lands with a punch from half guard.
Walsh gets full guard.#ES#
Walsh pushes Clark off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Walsh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clark fails with the takedown#TD#
and Walsh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walsh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark wants to stand and escape but Walsh is having none of it.
Walsh stopping the sweep attempt from Clark.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Walsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark is looking to stand up but Walsh isn't so interested in that idea.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Walsh from controlling successfully. #T2#
Walsh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Clark dives in and scores a takedown into Walsh's guard.
Walsh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clark controls the pace.
Walsh trying to keep a closed guard but Clark is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Clark with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Walsh pushes a forearm under Clark's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Clark is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chase Walsh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Walsh sprawls well.
Walsh feinted with a counter takedown.
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Walsh pushes him off.
Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walsh defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Walsh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walsh feinted with a counter takedown.
Tony Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Walsh drives through with a takedown into Henderson 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Walsh stays in close to Henderson 's body and controls the position.
Walsh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.#T1#
Henderson 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.
Walsh cracks Henderson with a solid left hand.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson , not yet.
Henderson is still trying to improve position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walsh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walsh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walsh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Henderson for as long as he can get away with.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Walsh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henderson !
Chase Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Henderson .#T2#
Walsh is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Henderson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU#
Walsh decides to stand back up. #TD#
Walsh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Henderson is trying to defend but Walsh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Henderson looks winded!
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
Walsh slows the pace down in half guard. #SU#
Walsh stands up out of the half guard.
Henderson shoots and misses #CL#
and Walsh counters by clinching up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Walsh has Henderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Walsh pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Henderson tumbling to the mat - Walsh dives into Henderson 's guard.#T3#
Walsh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Walsh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU#
Walsh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walsh smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Walsh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Henderson 's guard.
Henderson is wriggling around but Walsh manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SU#
Walsh escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Henderson gets caught napping as Walsh dives in and scores a takedown. Henderson manages to retain guard.
Henderson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Walsh dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Walsh dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Walsh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ground and pound from Walsh seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SU#
Walsh has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Henderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walsh pinned against the cage. Walsh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Walsh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Henderson !
Henderson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Henderson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Walsh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Walsh wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Walsh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henderson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Walsh tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Walsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Walsh working for a submission but Henderson is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Walsh content just to control the position here.
Further stalling from Walsh.
Henderson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Walsh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Walsh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henderson is trying to stand up.
Walsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
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.
Henderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henderson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Walsh content just to control the position here.
Henderson has given up his back.
Walsh just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chase Walsh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Walsh dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Walsh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Henderson pushes Walsh off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Walsh sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Walsh attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Walsh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, if Walsh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Henderson wants to control but Walsh is keeping busy.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Well, if Walsh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Walsh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Walsh controlling the action here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Walsh.
Walsh slips a nice elbow through Henderson 's hands, connecting with Henderson 's forehead.
Walsh controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walsh stuffs the takedown.
Chase Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Henderson .#T3##TD#
Walsh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Walsh connects with a nice short shot to Henderson 's temple.
Walsh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU#
Walsh stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Henderson to get to his feet. #TD#
Walsh gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Walsh decides to stand up. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Henderson enables Walsh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Henderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Walsh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Walsh controlling from the top position. #SU#
Walsh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Walsh dodges the punch combination from Henderson .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Walsh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Walsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Walsh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Walsh!
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