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Event:
Skrap Fights 43
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Mountain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Walker did well to prevent Mountain getting side control.
Walker is looking to get back to is feet but Mountain passes into side control.
Mountain working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Walker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mountain's best efforts.
Mountain trying to mount his opponent but Walker defends it.
Walker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Walker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mountain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Mountain is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker throws a strike from the bottom but Mountain passes into side control!
Walker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Walker tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Mountain is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
Mountain tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walker's legs. #T1#
Mountain postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Walker tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Walker is looking for a sweep.
Walker is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
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.
Mountain working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Walker is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mountain trying to control the position but Walker is working away.
Walker trying his best to control but Mountain has mounted him.
Mountain unloads with some shots from mount but Walker bucks and avoids them well.
Mountain thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Walker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mountain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Walker is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Walker regains half guard.
Walker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mountain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
Walker landing small, sideways elbows.
Mountain controlling the pace.
Walker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Walker tries to get to full guard but Mountain has control of the leg.
Walker landing a few short strikes. #T4#
Walker trying to control but Mountain postures up.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Mountain sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Mountain drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mountain throws a big elbow that misses.
Mountain trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Walker is looking for a triangle here but Mountain uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Walker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Mountain dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Mountain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Walker landing rabbit punches to the side of Mountain's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Walker is trying to stand up here but Mountain is controlling him well.
Mountain drops an elbow to the side of Walker's head.
Mountain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from Mountain.
Mountain thows a huge punch but Walker dodges it nicely.
Walker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mountain is thwarting Walker's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker manages to get to full guard.
Walker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mountain manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Mountain is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Walker wants to control from the top but Mountain keeps moving.
Walker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mountain trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Walker working some strikes from top position.
Walker throws a big elbow that misses.
Mountain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walker.
Walker postures up in Mountain's guard and throws a big left but Mountain blocks it. #T2#
Walker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mountain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walker is controlling him. #SUB2#
Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mountain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Mountain's legs - danger averted.
Walker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Walker throws an elbow that misses. Mountain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walker's guard. Nice move by Mountain!#REVB#
Walker looking to control.
Mountain connects with a couple of short punches.
Walker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Walker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mountain throws a big right hand that misses.
Keke Mountain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mountain won't allow Walker to sweep him here.
Mountain stands up out of Walker's guard for a moment - Walker manages to land a nice upkick.
Walker controls Mountain momentarily but Mountain frees himself.
Walker wants to stand up but Mountain is controlling him.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Walker shoots in and drives through. Mountain sprawls well.
Walker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mountain defends well and Walker ends up having to push Mountain into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walker dives in for a single leg takedown but Mountain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mountain avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mountain! But no joy.#T4##TD2#
Mountain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Walker is trying to defend but Mountain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mountain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Walker missing with punches from the bottom.
Walker trying to control but Mountain postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mountain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Mountain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mountain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Walker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Check out the look on Mountain's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB2#
Mountain tries for a kimura but Walker is defending well.
Walker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Walker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Walker is trying to stand back up but Mountain is controlling him
Mountain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Walker strikes from the bottom but Mountain passes into mount!
#T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Mountain there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mountain looking to ground and pound but Walker is blocking nicely.
Mountain trying to control but Walker is having none of it.
Walker tries to hold on but Mountain postures up.
Mountain landing punches.
Mountain blocks Walker's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Mountain misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2#
Walker is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mountain blocks Walker's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Well,Walker is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Walker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mountain tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Walker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walker tries to lock up and control but Mountain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mountain sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2#
Mountain is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Walker is surviving well by controlling Mountain's body position as best he can.
Walker throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T3#
Mountain blocks Walker's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Walker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Walker gets back to half guard.
Walker wants to get back to full guard but Mountain has mounted him!
Walker throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mountain. What's that going to do exactly?
Mountain avoids the attempt from Walker to control.
Walker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mountain looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mountain scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Walker?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Mountain throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mountain misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mountain misses with a head shot.
Walker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walker tries to hold on but Mountain postures up.
Hudson Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keke Mountain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mountain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Keke Mountain!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Keke Mountain!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Keke Mountain!
Keke Mountain wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 35
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Walker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makossa defends it nicely.#TD2#
Makossa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Walker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Makossa has hold of Walker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Walker seems comfortable defending it but Makossa has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Walker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Walker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Makossa couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Soul Makossa!
Soul Makossa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 30
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferrell throwing a counter right hand but Walker manages to avoid it.
Ferrell slaps away a takedown attempt from Walker, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Walker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferrell did well to prevent Walker getting side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Walker wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferrell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ferrell looking for submissions off his back.
Walker is nestled in close to Ferrell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Walker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Walker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#
Ferrell is rocked!
Walker moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Ferrell.
Oh Ferrell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Walker lands a big left to the face of Ferrell, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Walker and another - Ferrell is out! Walker stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hudson Walker!
Hudson Walker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hudson Walker (ranked 22983 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corwin Valentine (ranked 1303 p4p, 159 weight class). Valentine is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm the Man. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Hudson Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Corwin Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walker misses with a takedown attempt
and Valentine counters by moving into the clinch.
Valentine gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Valentine
Valentine trying to control the pace.
Walker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valentine pulls his head out easily.
Walker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker looking for subs from the bottom but Valentine mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (5) Valentine
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walker tries to lock up and control but Valentine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
My spies in Tōshi inform me that Valentine has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Valentine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Walker is looking to improve his position but Valentine isn't that keen on the idea.
Walker is just holding on here. Valentine manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Walker (0) vs (8) Valentine
Walker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Walker trying to control but not successfully.
Valentine controlling from the back.
Walker is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Valentine.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walker is really stuck here.
Valentine controls the position.
Well, with Valentine on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Walker is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Walker tries to roll but Valentine sticks to his back.
Walker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Walker rolls, trying to escape but Valentine keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Valentine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Walker wants to escape the position.
Walker just trying to survive but Valentine is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Valentine has good solid back control here.
Walker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Valentine keeps control of the position as Walker tries to break free.
Valentine is riding his opponent, not letting Walker buck him off.
I really don't envy Walker right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Valentine is hanging on to Walker's back as he tries to escape.
Walker trying to control the hands but Valentine won't let him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to escape but Valentine has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine is not going to allow Walker to sit and survive in this position.
Walker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Walker tries to improve his position but instead Valentine has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Walker (0) vs (11) Valentine
Valentine is not going to allow Walker to sit and survive in this position.
Walker tries to escape but Valentine has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Valentine is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to break free.
Valentine just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Valentine.
Walker tries to escape but Valentine has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Valentine is riding his opponent, not letting Walker buck him off.
Walker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Valentine.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control the position but Valentine manages to sink in the hooks.
Walker tries to break free.
Valentine has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Walker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Walker trying to control the position but Valentine manages to sink in the hooks.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Walker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Walker rolls, trying to escape but Valentine keeps control of the position.
Walker is working hard here to advance position.
What can Walker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Valentine wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Walker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Valentine's guard. Nice work there by Walker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (11) Valentine
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (13) Valentine
Walker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Valentine has passed into half guard!
Valentine content to control rather than advance.
Walker wants to get back to full guard but Valentine has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (2) vs (16) Valentine
Walker reaches up to try and control the position but Valentine seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Walker rolls and tries to escape and now Valentine has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Walker (2) vs (19) Valentine
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Valentine controlling the positon.
Walker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Valentine trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Walker doesn't escape.
Valentine is not going to allow Walker to sit and survive in this position.
Walker is trying to break free.
Valentine controlling the position well here. Walker rolled but Valentine kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Walker just trying to survive but Valentine is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Walker is in bad spot here.
Walker wants to control his opponent's hands but Valentine gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Valentine has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Walker tries to roll but Valentine sticks to his back.
Walker is keeping busy.
Walker rolls, trying to escape but Valentine keeps control of the position.
Good control from Valentine.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker turns into Valentine and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (19) Valentine
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentine wins on points by 19 to 4.
Corwin Valentine was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hudson Walker (ranked 22981 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xeno Killer (ranked 6312 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Hudson Walker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hudson Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Xeno Killer!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walker gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (0) Killer
Walker has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Killer defend it? Walker steps over the head and cranks it - Killer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Walker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hudson Walker!
An out of breath Hudson Walker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Begovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Begovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Walker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Begovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Walker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Begovic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Walker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Begovic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Walker wants to control for a moment but Begovic uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Walker misses with a head shot. Begovic uses the momentum to regain guard.
Walker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Begovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Begovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Walker lands a decent punch to the body there.
Walker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker looking to control.
Begovic preventing the sweep.
Begovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Walker looking for a guillotine here but Begovic defends easily.
Begovic 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. #T2#
Begovic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Walker is trying to get back to half guard.
Walker is working hard here to advance position.
Begovic taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Begovic slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Walker.
Walker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Begovic controlling from the full mount.
Walker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Walker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Begovic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Walker throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Begovic content just to control the position here.
Begovic is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walker is trying to escape the mount.
Begovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SU2#
Begovic gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Walker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Begovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Begovic throws a fast counter high kick but Walker manages to duck under it in time.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Begovic is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Begovic circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Begovic as he avoids it easily.
Walker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Walker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Begovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Begovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Begovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Walker fails to land the takedown.
Begovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Begovic scores with a four punch combination!
Begovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Begovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.
Begovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Begovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Walker eats them both and turns towards Begovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker takes one to the side of the head.
Begovic lands a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walker is defended easily by Begovic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
That kick from Begovic tenderised Walker's leg. Walker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roland Begovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Begovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Begovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walker.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Begovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Begovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walker fails to land the takedown.
Begovic scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Begovic. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Walker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Begovic regains half guard there - taking advantage of Walker's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Walker with the ground and pound but Begovic uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Begovic is adopting a defensive guard.
Walker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Begovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Begovic pushes down on Walker's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SU2#
Begovic escapes and gets back to his feet.
Begovic scores with a shot to the body.
Begovic scores with a nice strike.
Walker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hudson Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Begovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Begovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Begovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Begovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Walker rather than just go for the knockout.
Begovic tests Walker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Begovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Walker scrambles back to his feet.
Walker shoots for a double leg takedown but Begovic sprawls well. He's pushed Walker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Walker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Begovic counter with a right hand.
Begovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Begovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Begovic scores with a body shot.
Roland Begovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Begovic scores with a shot to the body.
Walker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Walker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Begovic defends it nicely.
Walker dives in for a single leg takedown but Begovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Begovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Begovic cracks Walker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Begovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Walker.
Begovic jabs at Walker's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Begovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Walker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Walker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Begovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Begovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Begovic pushes him off.
Nice shot lands for Begovic.
Begovic throws a head kick that misses.
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Begovic but Begovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice cross by Begovic.
Walker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Begovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Walker scrambles back to his feet.
Walker shoots and misses
and Begovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Begovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Begovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Walker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Begovic misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Walker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Walker is looking to advance position but Begovic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
Begovic controlling his opponent.
Walker is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Begovic has taken his back.
Begovic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Walker.#T2#
Walker is trying to break free.
Well, with Begovic on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Walker is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Begovic is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet but Begovic has full control of the position and if anything, Walker has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Begovic controls the position.#T3#
Begovic gets his hands free as Walker looks to control.
Roland Begovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Walker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Begovic is continuing to stall.
Walker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Begovic keeps control of the position easily here as Walker tries to buck him off.
Walker tries to break free.
Hudson Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Begovic gets his hands free as Walker looks to control.
Walker is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Begovic controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Begovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Begovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Begovic!
After winning the bout, Roland Begovic 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: Oct 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Djuretic is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Djuretic circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Djuretic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Djuretic lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Djuretic breaks the clinch.
Walker has his takedown stuffed
and Djuretic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Djuretic forces Walker back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Djuretic.
A frustrated look appears on Walker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Djuretic being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Djuretic breaks the clinch.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Djuretic as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Djuretic. No joy for Walker on that attempt.
No luck for Walker with that takedown attempt. #T1##CL2#
Djuretic instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Djuretic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Djuretic takes the fight into the clinch.
Djuretic gets underhooks to prevent Walker's takedown attempt.
Djuretic lands a shoulder strike.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Djuretic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Djuretic has Walker pressed against the cage, preventing Walker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Djuretic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Djuretic has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Djuretic breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Djuretic gets a clinch.
Walker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Djuretic is keeping busy.
Djuretic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Walker wants a takedown but no success here.
Walker is working for takedown but Djuretic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walker is trying to drag Djuretic to the mat but Djuretic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Djuretic lands with a light punch inside.
Djuretic scores with a hook to the body.
Djuretic scores with a shot to the side of Walker's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Djuretic.
Djuretic pushes Walker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walker looking to stall.
#BC2#
Djuretic breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Djuretic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Walker fails to pull guard.
Walker looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Djuretic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Djuretic is leaning against Walker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Djuretic lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Djuretic.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Walker looking to slow down the pace here.
Djuretic lands a left hand.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Djuretic has him pressed against the cage.
Djuretic digs a right hand into Walker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walker's gas tank.
Djuretic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Djuretic lands an elbow inside that Walker shrugs off.
Walker tries for a takedown but Djuretic manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Walker gets control of Djuretic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Walker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Djuretic sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Djuretic is looking to work some ground and pound but Walker has wrist control.
Djuretic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Djuretic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Djuretic passes Walker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Djuretic working the head and body with strikes.
Djuretic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavrilo Djuretic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Djuretic has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Djuretic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Djuretic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Djuretic lands a right hand.
Walker tries to pull guard but Djuretic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Djuretic.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Djuretic has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djuretic lands a hook that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Djuretic.
Djuretic lands with a left to the head.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Djuretic has him pressed against the cage.
Gavrilo Djuretic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Djuretic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Djuretic blocks an uppercut.
Walker working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Djuretic. #ROC2#
Walker is rocked!
Djuretic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Walker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Djuretic lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Djuretic - that landed with a thud.
Djuretic throws a big uppercut that drops Walker! More strikes from Djuretic and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Walker lies dazed against the cage as Djuretic celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavrilo Djuretic!
Gavrilo Djuretic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Walker shoots in and gets a takedown into Hutchinson's guard.#ES2#
Hutchinson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hutchinson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Walker has Hutchinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hutchinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hutchinson tries to pull guard but Walker won't allow it.
Walker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hutchinson is defending well.
Walker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hutchinson has Walker pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
Hutchinson decides to pull guard.
Walker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hutchinson pulls Walker in close to prevent any damage.
Walker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Hutchinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Hutchinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hutchinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hutchinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hutchinson won't allow Walker to sweep him here.
Walker is trying to control the position but Hutchinson postures up.
Walker can't keep his opponent in guard - Hutchinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Hutchinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Walker wants to improve his position but Hutchinson is controlling well.
#T2##SUB2#
Hutchinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Walker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hutchinson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Walker is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Reggie Hutchinson!
Our winner, Reggie Hutchinson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sage Sabin (ranked 7780 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hudson Walker (ranked 24301 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabin comes to the cage accompanied by Supersonic - Oasis. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sage Sabin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hudson Walker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sabin is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker shoots in but no luck this time.
Walker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sabin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walker somewhat.
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sabin tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sabin to the ground. Sabin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sabin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sage Sabin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Walker.
Walker tries to keep at a distance but Sabin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sabin decides to pull guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabin is retaining full guard.
Walker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sabin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sabin has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sabin (2) vs (0) Walker
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabin trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sabin 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 Walker. Score +3 for passing guard: Sabin (5) vs (0) Walker
Sabin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Walker is looking to regain half guard here but Sabin keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabin controls the position.
Walker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walker defends it well.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Sabin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to hold on to Sabin's head to control him but Sabin postures up.
Sabin is controlling the pace.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Sabin is very close to passing his half guard.
Sabin trying to pass the guard but Walker defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sabin in particular looking to stall.
We've been informed that Walker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabin is thwarting Walker's attempts to control the position.
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.
Sabin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sabin (8) vs (0) Walker
Walker wants to hold on but Sabin pushes him away.
Walker is looking to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Walker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
Sabin is just content to waste time from the top position. Walker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Walker being controlled here, momentarily.
Sabin trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sabin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
Walker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sabin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sabin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sabin (8) vs (2) Walker
Sabin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sabin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sabin has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sabin (10) vs (2) Walker
Sabin stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to keep Sabin in close.
Sabin trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sabin is really struggling to control Walker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sabin stands and throws Walker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sabin (13) vs (2) Walker
Walker is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Walker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Walker tries to get to full guard but Sabin has control of the leg.
Walker wants to control but Sabin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sabin is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sabin to get the leverage.
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sabin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walker wants to get back to full guard but Sabin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sabin (16) vs (2) Walker
Walker is letting Sabin control him for a moment.
Walker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sabin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walker can't do much from the bottom here.
Sabin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sabin working away.
Walker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sabin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sabin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Walker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker wants to get back to full guard but Sabin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sabin (19) vs (2) Walker
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Walker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sabin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Walker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sabin but great work by Walker. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sabin (19) vs (6) Walker
Walker wants to control but Sabin is keeping him busy.
Walker swings around for an armbar but Sabin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Walker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sabin (21) vs (6) Walker
Sabin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sabin preventing the sweep.
Sabin wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sabin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sabin pushes down on Walker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sabin trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
Sabin seems to be working for a kimura but Walker defends the submission attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Walker is staying active underneath Sabin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker is looking to improve his position.
Sabin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sabin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sabin (24) vs (6) Walker
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Walker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Walker gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sabin content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabin takes the fight on points by 24 to 6.
A very excited looking Sage Sabin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hudson Walker (ranked 24282 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Coldbane (ranked 3160 p4p, 279 weight class). Jack Coldbane is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hudson Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jack Coldbane!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Coldbane! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Walker (4) vs (0) Coldbane
Coldbane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coldbane sneaks back into half guard.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coldbane on the ground.
Walker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coldbane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Walker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Coldbane is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walker is pressing down on Coldbane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coldbane is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coldbane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Coldbane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coldbane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coldbane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coldbane looking for submissions off his back.
Walker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Coldbane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walker trying to control the action but Coldbane is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Coldbane looking for submissions off his back.
Coldbane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coldbane is looking to improve his position.
Coldbane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker trying to control the action but Coldbane is working from the bottom.
Coldbane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coldbane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker seems to be working for a kimura but Coldbane defends the submission attempt.
Coldbane actively working from the bottom here.
Coldbane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker wants to pass to mount but Coldbane is defending the position.
Walker seems to be working for a kimura but Coldbane defends the submission attempt.
Walker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coldbane defends it well.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Coldbane is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker wants to take a breather but Coldbane is having none of it.
Walker tries to pass to full mount but Coldbane defends it.
Coldbane is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coldbane actively working from the bottom here.
Coldbane actively working from the bottom here.
Walker uses his free foot to push down on Coldbane's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Coldbane. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (7) vs (0) Coldbane
Walker is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Coldbane is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Walker (10) vs (0) Coldbane
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Walker tightening his grip on Coldbane, looking for the choke.
Coldbane showing good submission defense here.
Coldbane showing good submission defense here.
Coldbane is really stuck here.
Coldbane rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Walker seems to be working for a kimura but Coldbane defends the submission attempt.
Walker wants to work for an arm triangle but Coldbane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane wants to get back to full guard.
Coldbane is defending against the submission attempts here by Walker.
Coldbane tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Coldbane is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Coldbane actively working from the bottom here.
Coldbane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Coldbane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coldbane.
Walker pushes down on Coldbane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coldbane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coldbane sees it coming and defends easily.
Walker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Coldbane! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (13) vs (0) Coldbane
Coldbane has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Walker (16) vs (0) Coldbane
Coldbane turns into Walker and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (16) vs (2) Coldbane
Coldbane drops back, looking for a kneebar! Walker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Walker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Walker! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (20) vs (2) Coldbane
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane is looking for a sweep.
Walker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Coldbane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Coldbane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Walker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Coldbane looking for submissions off his back.
Walker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coldbane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coldbane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane actively working from the bottom here.
Coldbane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coldbane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Coldbane looks winded!
Coldbane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Coldbane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker is keen to just control but Coldbane is a slippery customer.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coldbane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Coldbane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Coldbane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coldbane is defending against the submission attempts here by Walker.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coldbane keeps working.
Coldbane won't allow Walker to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane is pressing down on Walker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coldbane working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
Walker wants to control from the top but Coldbane keeps moving.
Coldbane looking for a guillotine here but Walker defends easily.
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Coldbane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Coldbane manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Coldbane's guard.
Coldbane keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coldbane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.
Coldbane has an active guard here but Walker has managed to pass into half guard.
Walker works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (23) vs (2) Coldbane
Walker prevents Coldbane from getting the reversal.
Coldbane keeps trying to improve his position.
Walker wants to control the pace but Coldbane is squirming around nicely.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Coldbane actively working from the bottom here.
Coldbane is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coldbane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coldbane actively working from the bottom here.
Coldbane is trying to get back to full guard.
Coldbane is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coldbane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coldbane actively working from the bottom here.
Walker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coldbane defends it well.
Walker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coldbane defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coldbane looking for subs from the bottom but Walker mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (26) vs (2) Coldbane
Walker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walker takes the fight on points by 26 to 2.
Hudson Walker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Jack Coldbane stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will be back and mark my words " I will bring the Pain"'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Walker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zalac's guard.
Walker postures up and lands a big shot to Zalac's brow.
Walker throws an elbow that misses. Zalac uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walker's guard. Nice move by Zalac!#REVB#
Zalac landing some decent shots from guard.
Walker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Zalac is trying to stand.
Walker tries to pass to full mount but Zalac defends it.
Walker with the ground and pound but Zalac uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Walker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##ES2#
Zalac wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Walker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zalac manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Walker is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Zalac as he works his way to full guard.
Zalac bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard. #REVB#
Walker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Walker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Zalac is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zalac throws a big elbow that misses.
Walker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zalac on the ground.
Zalac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Walker's head.
Zalac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zalac is in close to Walker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Walker lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Zalac content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker working a defensive guard here.
Walker 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.#T3#
Zalac working some strikes from top position.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zalac landing some decent shots from guard.
Walker wants to sweep here but Zalac controlling him for the moment.
Zalac throws a big right hand that misses.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Zalac from controlling successfully.
Walker scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Zalac postures up and lands a big shot to Walker's brow. #SUB2#
Zalac drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Zalac off! Zalac jumps back into Walker's guard.
Walker 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.#T4#
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zalac darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zalac connects with a leg kick. Walker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zalac keeps the fight on the outside.
Zalac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Zalac 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#
Zalac throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Walker on the side of the head.
Zalac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zalac has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Walker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zalac looks to land a combination. Walker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zalac takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Zalac misses.
Zalac misses with the combination.
#TD#
Walker drives through with a takedown into Zalac's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Zalac has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Walker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as Zalac controls his hands.
Zalac is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Walker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zalac blocks a body shot from Walker. #T1#
Walker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zalac smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zalac lands with an overhand left.
Walker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zalac swivels and escapes.
Zalac connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Walker momentarily.
Zalac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Zalac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Zalac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zalac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.#TD#
Walker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Zalac pushes Walker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hudson Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Walker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zalac manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Walker stops Zalac from standing up.
Zalac 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.
Zalac wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Walker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zalac looking to control.
Zalac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walker trying to control but Zalac is working from the bottom.
Walker is looking to stand up but Zalac won't let him. #T3##SUB#
Walker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zalac looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zalac looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zalac! #REVB#
An elbow from Zalac crashes against the mat.
Zalac is chipping away with strikes.
Walker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zalac wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zalac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Walker struggling a bit here.
Walker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zalac wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zalac lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Walker taking a bit of punishment here - Zalac scoring with strikes.
Alen Zalac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walker is trying to improve his position.
Walker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zalac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zalac trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
Zalac lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Walker down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Zalac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Walker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Walker is thwarting Zalac's attempts to control the position.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Zalac is defending well.
Zalac keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalac looks like he's trying to stand up.
Walker wants to stand up but Zalac is controlling the position.
#T1#
Walker trying to pass the guard but Zalac defending well.
Walker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walker wants to pass to mount but Zalac is defending the position.
Walker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Walker lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Zalac has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Walker. Oh but Zalac has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Walker goes limp - he's gone! Zalac jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alen Zalac!
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rason Fairs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hudson Walker (ranked 7337 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All the above!! Miano . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rason Fairs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hudson Walker!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fairs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walker stuffs the takedown attempt from Fairs. Fairs gets slowly back to his feet.
Walker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fairs (0) vs (2) Walker
Fairs keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fairs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fairs has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fairs (2) vs (2) Walker
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Fairs from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairs passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fairs (5) vs (2) Walker
Fairs controlling the position from side mount.
Fairs tries to advance to mount but Walker denies him.
Fairs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Walker tries to improve position but can't.
Fairs has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Walker! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fairs (7) vs (2) Walker
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairs tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Fairs looking for a guillotine from mount but Walker is having none of it.
Fairs tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker tries to hold on but Fairs postures up.
Walker is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is squirming around, avoiding Fairs's attempts to control the action.
Walker is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to lock up and control but Fairs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fairs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Walker tries to lock up and control but Fairs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fairs looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fairs wants to finish this one by submission but Walker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fairs.
Fairs with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairs has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Walker is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rason Fairs!
In his post fight interview, Rason Fairs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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