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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walsh's waist but Walsh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie misses with a body shot
and Walsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walsh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Walsh.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Walsh sprawls well.
Gracie shoots and misses
enabling Walsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Frank Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Regulus Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Walsh rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Walsh as Gracie tries to tie him up.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Walsh avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Walsh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1##TD2#
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walsh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie wants to control but Walsh is keeping him busy.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walsh defending well though.
Walsh won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Walsh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Walsh defending well.
Walsh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#T2#
Gracie is trying to control. Walsh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Walsh is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walsh is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walsh is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walsh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Walsh takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Walsh is working from the bottom.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Walsh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walsh is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walsh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Walsh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walsh.
Walsh keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Regulus Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Walsh looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Walsh drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walsh lands a couple of elbows.
Walsh tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie controls Walsh momentarily but Walsh frees himself.
Walsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Walsh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Walsh dominates the positioning.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Walsh's head to control him but Walsh postures up.
Walsh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Walsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walsh is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Walsh has passed into side control.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Walsh controls the position.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Walsh's head to control him but Walsh postures up.
Gracie tries to roll over but Walsh keeps him under control.
Gracie is looking to control Walsh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Walsh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU#
Walsh gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Walsh.
Walsh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Walsh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Walsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walsh.
Walsh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Walsh misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walsh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Regulus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walsh sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Walsh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Gracie throws a series of punches but Walsh avoids them all with ease.
Walsh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Walsh dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Walsh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walsh counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Walsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Walsh tries to clinch up.
Walsh is looking to clinch. #T1#
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walsh swivels and escapes.
Frank Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Regulus Gracie.
Walsh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Walsh.#CL#
Walsh clinches.
Walsh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Gracie is working for takedown but Walsh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Walsh drags the fight down to the ground.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Walsh keeps moving.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Walsh is keeping the position.
Walsh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T2#
Gracie trying to control but Walsh is working from the bottom.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie trying to control but Walsh is working from the bottom.
Gracie pushes down on Walsh's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Walsh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Walsh is defending well.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Walsh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Walsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walsh keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walsh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Walsh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walsh 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Walsh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Walsh keeps the fight on the outside.
Mosevic tries to clinch up.
Mosevic closes the distance but Walsh moves to the side #TD#
and Walsh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mosevic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Walsh lands strikes from half guard.
Mosevic missing with punches from the bottom.
Mosevic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mosevic wants to improve his position but Walsh is controlling well.
Mosevic strikes from the bottom but Walsh passes into mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walsh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosevic working to try and regain half guard.
Mosevic throwing hammer fists to the chest of Walsh. What's that going to do exactly? #T1#
Walsh lands a big elbow.
Walsh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Walsh cracks Mosevic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Walsh lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Walsh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Walsh blocks Mosevic's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Walsh controlling from mount.
Walsh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mosevic for as long as he can get away with.
Mosevic throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Walsh controlling from the full mount.
Walsh blocks Mosevic's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Walsh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Walsh looking to finish Mosevic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mosevic!
Mosevic throwing hammer fists to the chest of Walsh. What's that going to do exactly?
Walsh lands a big shot there that rocks Mosevic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Walsh content just to control the position here.
Walsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mosevic swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Walsh controlling his opponent. #T3#
Mosevic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Mosevic is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walsh controlling the pace for now.
Mosevic throwing hammer fists to the chest of Walsh. What's that going to do exactly?
Walsh looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Mosevic is looking to get to half guard.
Mosevic looks winded!#T4#
Walsh content just to control the position here.
Walsh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Walsh is landing with some decent strikes but Mosevic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Walsh blocks Mosevic's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh controlling the position easily from mount.
Mosevic is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Walsh dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mosevic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mosevic tries to clinch up.
Mosevic tries to clinch but Walsh moves away #TD#
so Walsh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Walsh preventing the sweep.
Mosevic thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Frank Walsh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walsh is stalling in the full guard.
Walsh stopping the sweep attempt from Mosevic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mosevic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walsh advances to half guard.
Walsh wants to pass the guard but Mosevic is defending well.
Mosevic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1#
Walsh is taking a breather. Mosevic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mosevic is breathing heavily.
Walsh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Walsh trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Walsh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mosevic sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Walsh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mosevic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mosevic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Walsh controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Further stalling from Walsh.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Walsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walsh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mosevic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walsh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mosevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Walsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Walsh misses the target.
Mosevic looks to clinch #TD#
and Walsh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mosevic strikes from the bottom but Walsh passes into mount!
Walsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Walsh lands a heavy elbow.
Mosevic throwing hammer fists to the chest of Walsh. What's that going to do exactly? #T3#
Walsh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mosevic flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Walsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Walsh working Mosevic over with strikes here.
Walsh content just to control the position here.
Walsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mosevic tries to reverse the position but Walsh maintains control.
Walsh controlling from mount. #T4#
Mosevic throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Walsh blocks Mosevic's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
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 with good strikes from the mount here!
Walsh controlling from mount.
Walsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mosevic can do to turn this around?
This is a sustained period of stalling by Walsh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mosevic throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Walsh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mosevic moves in looking to clinch but Walsh pushes him off.
Walsh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Walsh.
Walsh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mosevic wants to clinch up but Walsh keeps it at a distance.
Walsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zamovic Mosevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mosevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Walsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mosevic doesn't manage to clinch there - Walsh circles away.
Walsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mosevic tries to clinch up.
Mosevic wants to clinch but Walsh slips to the side
and Walsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosevic closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Walsh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mosevic won't be happy with that.
Mosevic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mosevic tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Mosevic misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T1#
Walsh working the ground and pound.
Walsh just content to control the position.
Mosevic is trying to work for a sweep but Walsh has mounted him!
Walsh lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mosevic hang on?
Mosevic flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Walsh controlling the pace for now.
Walsh continues to hold on tight.
Zamovic Mosevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mosevic is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mosevic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Walsh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Walsh is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Mosevic swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Walsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Walsh is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mosevic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T3#
Mosevic is trying desperately to improve position.
Walsh controlling his opponent.
Mosevic is looking to get to half guard.
Walsh controlling the position easily from mount. #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.
Walsh landing strikes from the mount.
Walsh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mosevic tries to reverse the position but Walsh maintains control.
Walsh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mosevic flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Frank Walsh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mosevic is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Walsh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Dunno moves out of range of the body kick.
Walsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dunno closes the distance but Walsh moves to the side #TD#
and Walsh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Dunno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walsh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dunno wants to sweep here but Walsh controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB2#
Dunno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walsh stays in close to Dunno 's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunno wants to sweep here but Walsh controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dunno or perhaps it was just good defense by Walsh, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dunno is defended easily by Walsh.#TD#
Walsh shoots in and gets a takedown into Dunno 's guard.
Walsh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunno is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Walsh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dunno , up you get!
Walsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dunno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Walsh.#T3#
Dunno fails with the takedown#CL#
and Walsh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Frank Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jade Dunno .
Dunno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walsh is defending well.
Dunno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walsh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Walsh has Dunno pushed against the cage.
Dunno slows down the pace here.
Walsh is looking for a takedown.
Dunno lands an uppercut.
Walsh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dunno 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. Dunno gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Dunno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walsh sprawls well. Walsh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dunno gets slowly back to his feet.
Dunno doesn't manage to clinch there - Walsh circles away.
Walsh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dunno manages to circle out of the way.
Walsh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dunno shoots in for a takedown but Walsh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dunno looks winded!
Walsh swinging wildly here.
Walsh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walsh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Walsh. No joy for Dunno on that attempt.
Dunno slips a jab and a cross from Walsh.
Dunno fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Walsh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Walsh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Dunno instigates a clinch.
Walsh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dunno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Walsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunno 's elbow.
Walsh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Walsh wants to take the fight to the mat but Dunno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walsh is trying to stall.
Walsh wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dunno manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dunno working a defensive guard here.
Dunno wants to hit a switch here but Walsh passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dunno there! #T1#
Dunno wants to control but Walsh is having none of it.
Walsh prevents Dunno from getting the reversal.
Walsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dunno is looking to get to half guard.
Dunno tries to hold on but Walsh postures up.
Walsh landing punches.
Walsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dunno is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Dunno tries to hold on but Walsh pushes him away.
Walsh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dunno is working to get back to half guard.
Dunno tries to lock up and control but Walsh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dunno is trying to stand up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walsh controlling from the full mount.
Walsh raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dunno taking shots to the head.
Walsh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walsh prevents Dunno from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Walsh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Walsh's cut.
That's time! Walsh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Walsh throws a lazy right hand but Dunno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walsh misses with a double jab.
Dunno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walsh defends it nicely.
Walsh tries to counter by clinching up but Dunno breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Dunno bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh is looking for a sweep.
Walsh struggling a bit here.
Dunno wants to stand but Walsh is controlling his arm.
Frank Walsh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Walsh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Walsh is not content to let Dunno control the position. #SU2#
Dunno decides to stand back up. Dunno steps back and let's Walsh get back to his feet.#CL2#
Dunno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walsh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dunno smiles and moves away.
Dunno shoots in and drives through. Walsh sprawls well.
Dunno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walsh circles away.
Frank Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jade Dunno .#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dunno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walsh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walsh keeps the fight on the outside.
Walsh quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Walsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunno can do to turn this around?
Dunno shoots for a takedown but Walsh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dunno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dunno tries to clinch but Walsh is having none of it.
As Dunno tries to get set, Walsh tries to push him back and clinch up but Dunno manages to avoid the attempt.
Dunno tries to clinch but Walsh moves out of range.
Dunno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walsh's waist but Walsh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunno off to one side.
Walsh misses with a leg kick
and Dunno counters with a three punch combo that has Walsh backing up. Walsh nods at Dunno to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Walsh moves into the clinch.
Walsh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3##TD#
Walsh pulls Dunno into guard.
Walsh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dunno 's guard. #REVR#
Walsh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Dunno wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Walsh is now in half guard.
Walsh not doing much here.
#T4#
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 Dunno 's temple.
Jade Dunno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Walsh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Walsh.
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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Walsh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Walsh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saliba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD2#
Saliba scores with a takedown into Walsh's guard.
Saliba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#
Walsh is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Walsh has been cut.
Saliba stands up over Walsh, holding on to his feet. Saliba throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Walsh is out cold! Saliba lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Emil Saliba!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Walsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Walsh has been cut.
Chan gets in close and tags Walsh with a short punch that almost sends Walsh to the mat! Oh Walsh is in big trouble! He turns his back on Chan, trying to create some distance but Chan rushes him, striking wildly and Walsh goes down! The referee tackles Chan into the cage to end the fight! Chan is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackie Chan!
Jackie Chan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Walsh looks to land a combination but Fitzpatrick avoids it well.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick rushes Walsh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walsh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fitzpatrick pushes Walsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walsh tries for a takedown but Fitzpatrick manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Walsh is looking to control Fitzpatrick's arms but Fitzpatrick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walsh has his back to the cage. #TD#
Walsh has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fitzpatrick regains guard immediately.
Fitzpatrick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fitzpatrick wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Walsh has gone for a leg lock! Fitzpatrick slips out almost immediately though and dives into Walsh's guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walsh pulls Fitzpatrick in to control the position. #T1#
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Walsh is working from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick preventing the sweep.
Walsh is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Walsh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walsh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Walsh throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick rushes Walsh and presses him up against the cage.
Walsh can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walsh tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walsh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzpatrick to keep the fight standing.
Walsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Walsh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fitzpatrick smiles and moves away.
Connor Fitzpatrick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Walsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walsh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Walsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Walsh is having none of it.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Walsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzpatrick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walsh.
Walsh is breathing heavily.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Walsh is having none of it.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Walsh moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Walsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzpatrick throws a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick digs a good hook to Walsh's body.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch successfully.
Walsh looking to stall.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walsh backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick gets through Walsh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Walsh is rocked!
Walsh is trying to stall.
Oh Walsh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walsh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick pushes Walsh against the cage. Fitzpatrick is working some dirty boxing. Fitzpatrick pushes off with a quick right hook! Walsh goes down! Walsh tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fitzpatrick moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Fitzpatrick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Walsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walsh is looking to counter the offense by Davis and move into the clinch.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
Davis scores with a three punch combo!
A jab lands there for Walsh.
Davis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A right-left combo lands from Davis. #ROC2#
Walsh is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Walsh has been cut.
Davis connects with a stiff jab that staggers Walsh - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joey Davis!
After winning the bout, Joey Davis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick by Sullivan misses #CL#
and Walsh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walsh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Walsh taking a breather.
Walsh is trying to stall.
Sullivan is looking for a takedown.
Sullivan jumps guard but Walsh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Frank Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarred Sullivan.
Walsh tries to pull guard but Sullivan won't allow it.
Sullivan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walsh trying to land knees to the body.
Sullivan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sullivan pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Sullivan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Walsh is trying to keep Sullivan in close.
Walsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sullivan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walsh works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walsh is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sullivan wants to sweep here but Walsh controlling him for the moment.
Sullivan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Walsh stands and throws Sullivan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sullivan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Walsh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Walsh just content to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sullivan can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Walsh lands an elbow.
Sullivan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Walsh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sullivan trying to remain calm as Walsh controls from the top position.
Sullivan can't do much from the bottom here.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep.#T3##SU#
Walsh stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Walsh moves into the clinch.
Walsh looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sullivan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Walsh. That one must have hurt.
Walsh misses with a body kick.
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Walsh moves out of range easily.
Walsh is looking to counter the offense by Sullivan and move into the clinch.#CL#
Walsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sullivan, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Sullivan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walsh just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Walsh gets control of Sullivan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Walsh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sullivan trying to control but Walsh is working from the bottom.
Sullivan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walsh wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walsh working a defensive guard here.
Walsh wants to sweep here but Sullivan controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sullivan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walsh's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Walsh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Walsh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sullivan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Walsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Walsh also avoids with ease.
Walsh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walsh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sullivan manages to circle out of the way.
Walsh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walsh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sullivan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walsh, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sullivan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walsh is pressed up against the cage. Sullivan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walsh down to the mat. Walsh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jarred Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walsh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walsh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Sullivan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sullivan tries to bum rush Walsh with a series of wild strikes but Walsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walsh shoots for a double leg takedown but Sullivan sprawls well. He's pushed Walsh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sullivan.
A lull in the action here.
Walsh is trying to improve his position.
Walsh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Walsh won't allow Sullivan to pass to mount.
Sullivan is thwarting Walsh's attempts to control the position.
Walsh is pressing down on Sullivan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Walsh.
Walsh seems keen to control Sullivan's posture.
Sullivan tries to stand but Walsh is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Walsh throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
Walsh throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan moves away and avoids it.
Frank Walsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sullivan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walsh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sullivan's best efforts.
Sullivan prevents Walsh from improving his position.#T4##SUB2#
Sullivan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walsh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walsh.
Sullivan postures up in Walsh's guard and throws a big left but Walsh blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarred Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sullivan!
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Sullivan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walsh's waist but Walsh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sullivan off to one side.
Sullivan lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Walsh has been cut.#CL#
Walsh clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sullivan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walsh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Walsh has Sullivan pressed against the cage, preventing Sullivan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walsh presses Sullivan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sullivan goes for a takedown attempt but Walsh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frank Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarred Sullivan.
Sullivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Walsh throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
Walsh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sullivan swinging wildly here.
Walsh tries to counter with a takedown but Sullivan is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Walsh forces Sullivan back against the cage and clinches.
Walsh tries to land knees in the clinch but Sullivan avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Walsh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Walsh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Walsh looking to control.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Walsh keeps moving. #T2#
Walsh trying to control the position here. #SU2#
Sullivan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Walsh, up you get!
Walsh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sullivan lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Walsh.
Sullivan looks to land a combination. Walsh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walsh paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Walsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Sullivan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Sullivan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sullivan is trying to control. Walsh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walsh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walsh is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4##SU#
Walsh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sullivan tries to clinch but Walsh moves out of range.
Sullivan slips under a jab.
Sullivan wants to counter with a clinch but Walsh pushes him away.#TD2#
Sullivan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Walsh!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walsh is not content to let Sullivan control the position.
You can see the frustration on Walsh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jarred Sullivan.
I think Sullivan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarred Sullivan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Moretto moves into the clinch.
Come on Walsh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Moretto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walsh is defending well for now.
Walsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moretto lands an elbow inside that Walsh shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Walsh has been cut.
Moretto tries to pull guard but Walsh won't allow it.
Walsh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Moretto breaks from the clinch.
Moretto is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Moretto gets a clinch.
Walsh blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moretto wants to get back to striking at distance but Walsh won't allow it.
Walsh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moretto prevents it.
Walsh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moretto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moretto lands with a light punch inside.
Walsh wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Walsh is looking to control Moretto's arms but Moretto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walsh has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Moretto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Moretto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Walsh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Moretto misses with the ground and pound.
Walsh is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU2#
Moretto stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Moretto closes the distance and pushes Walsh back into the cage.#TD#
Walsh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Walsh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Moretto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Walsh trying to control the position.
#T2#
Moretto looking to sit in guard and control but Walsh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Walsh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Walsh won't allow Moretto to sweep him here.
Moretto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walsh controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Moretto is looking for a triangle but Walsh pushes his legs off easily.
Walsh controlling from the top position.
Moretto is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Walsh dives into side control.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moretto is pushing Walsh's head away, looking to escape. Walsh manages to hold on to the position though.
Walsh is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Moretto's shoulder. That is not cool. #SU#
Walsh stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Walsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moretto misses with a takedown attempt - Walsh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moretto misses with a combination
#CL#
and Walsh moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Moretto manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moretto shoots in but Walsh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moretto looks winded!#CL2#
Moretto forces Walsh back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Moretto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Walsh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Walsh clinches. #TD#
Walsh pulls guard.
Walsh keeping moving, preventing Moretto from controlling successfully.
Walsh keeping full guard, as Moretto tries to pass.
Moretto 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.#SU2#
Moretto stands and steps away. Walsh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Moretto blocks a head kick by Walsh.
Rio Moretto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moretto blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moretto fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Moretto misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Walsh. That snapped Moretto's head back.
Moretto looks to land a combination. Walsh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Moretto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walsh tries to counter by clinching up but Moretto breaks away and moves out of range.#T1##CL#
Moretto tries to keep at a distance but Walsh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Walsh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moretto's efforts to push away.
Walsh throws an elbow but it misses.
Moretto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moretto trying to control the position but instead, Walsh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moretto into the cage.#TD#
Walsh gets control of Moretto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Walsh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Walsh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moretto stays in close to Walsh's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walsh keeping moving, preventing Moretto from controlling successfully. #T2#
Walsh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Walsh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Walsh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Moretto shoots in for a takedown but Walsh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Walsh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moretto is breathing heavily.#TD#
Moretto tries to sprawl but Walsh drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3##SU#
Walsh stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Moretto lands the left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moretto, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Walsh closes the distance and pushes Moretto back into the cage.#TD#
Walsh jumps guard.
Moretto preventing the sweep.
Moretto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walsh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walsh throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Walsh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moretto's guard. #REVR##T4#
Moretto is trying to control the position but Walsh postures up.
Moretto being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Walsh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Walsh's cut.
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##CL#
Walsh has Moretto up against the cage in a clinch.
Moretto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Moretto. #BC2#
Moretto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moretto tries to clinch but Walsh moves out of range.
Moretto tries to clinch there but Walsh circles away.
Walsh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moretto.
Moretto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walsh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moretto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moretto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moretto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Moretto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walsh has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Moretto clinches.
Rio Moretto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Walsh has Moretto 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 Moretto tumbling to the mat - Walsh dives into Moretto's guard.#SU#
Walsh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Walsh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moretto tries to clinch up.#T2##CL#
Walsh has closed the distance and engaged Moretto in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Moretto.
Walsh fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Moretto jumps into guard, dragging Walsh to the mat.
Walsh won't allow Moretto to sweep him here.
Moretto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walsh is stalling in the full guard.
Walsh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walsh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moretto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frank Walsh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Moretto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Walsh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moretto wants to sweep here but Walsh controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Moretto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walsh is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Walsh gets to his feet - Moretto follows without any prompting. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moretto is looking to clinch.
Walsh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moretto sprawls and moves away.
Moretto tries to clinch up but Walsh circles away and keeps his distance.
Moretto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walsh throws a body punch but Moretto moves out of range. #TD#
Walsh shoots in and gets a takedown into Moretto's guard.
Walsh sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Walsh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walsh 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 Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Walsh!
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