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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Walters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Izanagi.
Walters closes the distance and clinches up with Izanagi, looking for a takedown. Walters pushes Izanagi against the cage but Izanagi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Izanagi throws a wild body kick that Walters sees coming a mile off.
Walters shoots in for a double leg but Izanagi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Izanagi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Izanagi tries to avoid it but Walters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Izanagi to the ground. Izanagi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sora Izanagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.#TD2#
Walters shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Izanagi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Walters 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 Izanagi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Izanagi tries to bench press Walters off him but Walters keeps the position.
Walters slows the pace down.
Izanagi can't do much from the bottom here.
Izanagi is looking for a sweep.
Izanagi is being controlled here.
Walters's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Izanagi is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Walters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Izanagi, who protects the arm well.
Izanagi tries to buck Walters off but Walters is having none of it.
Walters is staying tight to Izanagi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Izanagi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Izanagi tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Izanagi is looking to regain half guard here but Walters keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walters controlling the position.
Izanagi tries to improve position but can't.
Walters taking a breather here.
Izanagi can't do much from the bottom here.
Walters wants to control but Izanagi is keeping him busy.
Walters controls the position. #T3#
Let's hope that Walters 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.
Izanagi can't do much from the bottom here.
Izanagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Izanagi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Izanagi is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Izanagi wants to control but Walters postures up.
My spies in Hey Steves Fight Shack inform me that Walters has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Walters remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Walters working away.
Walters controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Walters dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Walters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Izanagi as he jumps to the side.
Walters looks for a takedown but Izanagi sprawls well.
Izanagi throwing a counter right hand but Walters manages to avoid it.
Walters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Izanagi is fending him off so far but Walters persists. Nope, Izanagi circles away and we're back to standing.
Sora Izanagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.
Walters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Izanagi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walters somewhat.
A head kick misses from Izanagi. #TD2#
Walters looking to score a takedown here. Izanagi is defending well but Walters drives through and ends up in Izanagi's guard.
Izanagi is wriggling around but Walters manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Walters controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Izanagi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Izanagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walters is working away from the top position though.
Walters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Izanagi trying to control here.
Walters is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Izanagi is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Izanagi keeping hold of Walters's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Walters fails with the takedown.
It looked like Izanagi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Walters fails with a takedown attempt.
Walters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Izanagi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Walters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Izanagi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Walters fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Walters scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Walters controls the position.
Walters working away.#T4#
Izanagi wants to get back to his feet.
Izanagi holding on.#SUB2#
Walters looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Walters controls the position.
Izanagi is looking for a sweep.
Walters happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Walters tries for a kimura but Izanagi is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Izanagi is looking to regain half guard here but Walters keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Walters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Izanagi as Walters shoots in.
Izanagi misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Walters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Izanagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Izanagi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Walters.#T1#
Izanagi pulls Walters in to control the position.
Walters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Izanagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walters moves out of range as Izanagi strikes.
Walters shoots in but no luck this time.
Walters fails with a takedown attempt.
Sora Izanagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.
Walters misses with a takedown attempt
and Izanagi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Izanagi leaves Walters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Izanagi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Izanagi as Walters shoots in.
Izanagi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Walters tries for a takedown but Izanagi circles away easily
and Izanagi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Walters thinking.
Walters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Izanagi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Walters's head backwards.
Walters dodges the punch combination from Izanagi.
Sora Izanagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Walters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Izanagi tries to avoid it but Walters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Izanagi to the ground. Izanagi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Izanagi swings for the body but Walters moves out of range.
Walters checks a low kick from Izanagi.
Walters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Izanagi's waist but Izanagi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walters off to one side.
Izanagi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Izanagi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walters looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Izanagi misses with a head kick.
Izanagi thumps Walters with a low kick.
Izanagi tries to close the distance and clinch but Walters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walters misses with a takedown attempt - Izanagi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Izanagi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Walters shoots for a takedown but Izanagi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Izanagi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck for Walters with that takedown attempt.
Izanagi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Walters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Izanagi tries to avoid it but Walters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Izanagi to the ground. Izanagi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sora Izanagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Walters misses with a takedown attempt - Izanagi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walters shoots in for a takedown but Izanagi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Izanagi misses its target.
Walters doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Izanagi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Izanagi wants to clinch.
Kevin Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters shoots in but Izanagi avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Walters misses with a takedown attempt
and Izanagi counters with a straight right hand.
Sora Izanagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Walters tries to keep at a distance but Izanagi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Izanagi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izanagi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Walters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees to the body from Izanagi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Izanagi prevents the takedown attempt.
Izanagi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Izanagi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Izanagi has a couple of punches blocked by Walters.
Walters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Izanagi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kevin Walters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Izanagi.
Izanagi throws a looping overhand right but Walters ducks down to avoid it.
Walters changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sora Izanagi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walters 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CWC 397
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 40 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walters pinned against the ropes. Walters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Walters or perhaps it was just good defense by Petersen, which made it look bad. #TD#
Petersen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen has his hands on Walters's head, controlling the position.
Walters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Petersen has an active guard here but Walters has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen is not content to let Walters control the position.#T1#
Walters tries to pass to full mount but Petersen defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.
Petersen is not content to let Walters control the position.
Walters moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen holding on.
The referee asks Walters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Walters prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2##SUB#
Walters is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petersen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petersen struggling a bit here.
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.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Walters keeps moving and retains side control.
Walters wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen is trying to improve his position.
Petersen is not content to let Walters control the position. #T3#
Petersen wants to control but Walters postures up.
Petersen tries to bench press Walters off him but Walters keeps the position.
Petersen seems a little lost for a moment, as Walters dominates the positioning.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Walters keeps moving and retains side control.
Walters wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Walters is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Petersen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Walters trying to control the position but Petersen is working away.
Walters taking a breather here. #SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T5#
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Walters off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walters (5) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen is trying to stick to Walters's back but Walters is turning into Petersen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Petersen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Walters. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (7) vs (4) Petersen
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters postures up.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there. #T6#
Petersen is controlling Walters's posture.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Walters trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Walters's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Petersen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Walters has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (10) vs (4) Petersen
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working. #T7#
Petersen is trying to escape the position but Walters is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen trying to remain calm as Walters controls from the top position.
Walters wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen is trying to control Walters's posture but Walters avoids it.
Petersen is not content to let Walters control the position.
Petersen is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Petersen is trying to escape the position but Walters is controlling the position.
Petersen is not content to let Walters control the position.
Walters staying calm.
Walters trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Walters working away.
Walters is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T9#
Walters'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.
Petersen is not content to let Walters control the position.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen is not content to let Walters control the position.
Petersen gets back to half guard.
Walters wants to take a breather but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Petersen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Walters is trying to work for a kimura but Petersen is defending well.
Walters is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen has his hands on Walters's head, controlling the position.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Walters stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Petersen looking to control.
Walters preventing the sweep.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen has control of Walters's left arm, preventing Walters from doing any damage.
Petersen 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.#T12#
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (13) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen is not content to let Walters control the position.
Petersen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Walters's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petersen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walters trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Petersen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (13) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
Walters seems keen to control Petersen's posture.#SUB#
Walters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petersen defends well.
Walters being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Walters working a defensive guard here.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (15) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Kevin Walters took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
CWC 393 Peterson vs Ottke
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dukat shoots in looking for a takedown but Walters manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dukat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dukat tries to avoid it but Walters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dukat to the ground. Dukat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dukat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Walters manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walters is defended easily by Dukat.
Dukat 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.
Dukat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dukat sprawls well. Dukat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walters gets slowly back to his feet.
Gul Dukat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.
Walters shoots in for a double leg but Dukat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kevin Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Dukat closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Walters quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (0) Walters
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to control here.
Walters works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Dukat won't allow Walters to sweep him here. #T1#
Dukat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Walters wants to sweep here but Dukat controlling him for the moment.
Dukat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Dukat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dukat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walters wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dukat is now in half guard.
Walters gets back to full guard.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving. #T2#
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dukat is one step ahead there.
Dukat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Dukat won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Walters looking to control.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully.
Walters tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Walters keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dukat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Our spies down at at NY Savages inform us that Walters has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dukat stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walters controlling Dukat's posture.
Dukat postures up.
Walters is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Dukat wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
Dukat trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Dukat postures up.
Dukat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet.
Dukat trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Walters wants to sweep here but Dukat controlling him for the moment.
Walters keeping full guard, as Dukat tries to pass.
Dukat stays in close to Walters's body and controls the position. #T5#
Walters looking to control.
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet.
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (2) Walters
Dukat keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Walters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dukat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (2) vs (5) Walters#T6#
Dukat can't do much from the bottom here.
Walters controlling the position from side mount.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Dukat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Walters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dukat, who protects the arm well.
Dukat gets back to half guard.#T7#
Walters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walters passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (2) vs (8) Walters
Dukat wants to hold on but Walters pushes him away.
Walters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dukat tries to hold on but Walters pushes him away. #T8#
Dukat is trying to escape the mount.
Walters looking to control but Dukat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dukat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dukat tries to hold on but Walters postures up.
Walters seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dukat is holding on tight.
Walters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Walters tries to take his opponent's back but Dukat turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (4) vs (8) Walters
Walters working a defensive guard here.
Dukat 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.
Walters looking to control but Dukat passes into half guard.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Dukat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walters gets back to full guard.
Dukat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Walters working a defensive guard here.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walters wants to control but Dukat passes easily into half guard.
Dukat trying to control from half guard but Walters is working away.
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.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Walters is doing well to control the position and prevent Dukat from advancing to side control.
Dukat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walters is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Dukat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dukat.
Walters regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dukat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walters tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Walters has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dukat 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 Walters. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (7) vs (8) Walters
Dukat taking a breather here.
Walters is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dukat controlling the position from side mount. #T13#
Dukat'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.
Walters is trying to get back to half guard.
Walters holds on to Dukat's head and controls the position momentarily.
Dukat tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dukat controlling the position from side mount.
Dukat wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy. #T14#
Walters is looking to regain half guard here but Dukat keeps moving and retains side control.
Dukat trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
Walters regains half guard.
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Walters is defending well.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Dukat is thwarting Walters's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Walters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dukat pulls his head out easily.
Dukat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters wins on points by 8 to 7.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kevin Walters made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CWC 383
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Derek Erwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 25 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Walters gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erwin (0) vs (2) Walters
Erwin tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg.
Erwin 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.
Walters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Erwin wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Walters is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Walters slows the pace down in half guard.
My spies in NY Savages inform me that Walters has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Walters's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Walters seems to be looking for submissions.
Walters wants to take a breather but Erwin is having none of it.
Walters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Walters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Erwin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Erwin is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters is looking to stall here but Erwin recovers full guard.
Erwin working a defensive guard here.
Walters's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walters pushing down on Erwin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Walters is keen to just control but Erwin is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Erwin looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Walters trying to control the action but Erwin is working from the bottom.
Walters might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Erwin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Walters content to control rather than advance.
Erwin is concentrating on defense, preventing Walters from advancing position.
Erwin wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walters trying to control from half guard but Erwin is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Walters seems to be looking for submissions.
Erwin is not content to let Walters control the position.
Erwin is looking to improve his position.
Walters stalling away here and it's allowed Erwin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erwin keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Walters postures up.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Erwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walters wants to control from the top but Erwin keeps moving.
Walters being controlled here momentarily.
Walters's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6##SUB#
Erwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walters forces his way into half guard.
Erwin trying to hold on to Walters's head to control him but Walters postures up.
Erwin is positioning himself well to prevent Walters advancing to mount.
Erwin wants to get back to full guard.
Walters trying to mount his opponent but Erwin defends it.
Walters stalling. #T7#
Let's hope that Walters 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.
Walters prevents Erwin from improving his position.
Walters controlling the action here.
Erwin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Walters controlling the action here. #T8#
Erwin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walters sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Erwin's guard.
Erwin is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Erwin is defending well. #SUB2#
Walters seems to be looking for submissions.
Erwin is trying to maintain the position but Walters is very close to passing his half guard.
Walters passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (0) vs (5) Walters#T9#
Erwin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Walters content just to control the position here.
Erwin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Walters tries to control but Erwin wriggling away. #T10#
Erwin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Walters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Erwin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Walters wants to take a breather but Erwin is having none of it.
Walters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walters is just content to waste time from the top position. Erwin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Walters looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Erwin controlling the position.
Erwin keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters stopping the sweep attempt from Erwin.
Walters wants to control from the top but Erwin keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Erwin holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Walters wants to control from the top but Erwin keeps moving.
Walters advances to half guard.
Erwin trying to hold on to Walters's head to control him but Walters postures up.
Walters controlling the action here.
Walters is trying to control. Erwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Erwin is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Walters advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (0) vs (8) Walters
Erwin wants to control but Walters postures up.
The referee asks Walters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Walters prefers to stall for the moment though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Walters.#T14#
Erwin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Erwin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Erwin is retaining full guard.
Erwin pulls Walters in close to his closed guard and prevents Walters from doing any damage or advancing position.
Walters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters wins on points by 8 to 0.
Kevin Walters managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Derek Erwin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't lose I just ran out of time'. |
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Event:
CWC 379
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 25 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Walters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Walters (4) vs (0) Gracias
Walters controlling the position from side mount.
Gracias is trying to control Walters's posture but Walters avoids it.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gracias struggling a bit here.
Gracias is not content to let Walters control the position.
Walters taking a breather here. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracias has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Walters has hold of Gracias's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gracias tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Walters cranks the arm and Gracias screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gracias, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kevin Walters!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kevin Walters waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CWC 378
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 25 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 42 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Breaker 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: Walters (0) vs (2) Breaker
Walters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Breaker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Breaker
Walters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Breaker wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Breaker working for submissions but it's allowed Walters to get to half guard.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters controlling the action here.
Walters'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.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Further stalling from Walters.
Breaker is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Breaker avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Walters seems content to control.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Walters is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Breaker is concentrating on defense, preventing Walters from advancing position. #T2#
Breaker trying to control but Walters postures up.
Breaker tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.
Walters wants to pass to mount but Breaker is defending the position.
Breaker gets full guard.
Walters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Walters seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Breaker for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Breaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walters defends it easily.
Breaker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walters controls the pace.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Breaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Walters's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Walters is pushing down on Breaker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Breaker is fighting to maintain full guard but Walters has managed to sneak the leg through.
Breaker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Walters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Breaker keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Walters controls from within his opponent's guard.
Breaker controls Walters momentarily but Walters frees himself. #T5#
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (2) Breaker
Breaker is looking for a sweep.
Breaker is letting Walters control him for a moment.
Breaker is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Walters stalls from top position.#T6#
Breaker is looking to regain half guard here but Walters keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Walters goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Breaker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Walters but great work by Breaker. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walters (5) vs (6) Breaker#SUB2#
Breaker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Breaker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Breaker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Walters isn't going anywhere.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Walters is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Breaker off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walters (9) vs (6) Breaker
Walters biding his time, controlling Breaker. #SUB#
Breaker is having to fend off submission attempts from Walters, who is looking to sink in the choke. Walters doesn't have the hooks in though and Breaker manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (9) vs (8) Breaker
Breaker looking to pass the guard.
Breaker trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Walters is pulling down on Breaker's head to control his posture. #T8#
Breaker pushes down on Walters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Walters is controlling Breaker's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Walters wants to improve his position but Breaker is controlling well.
Walters is not content to let Breaker control the position.#SUB2#
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walters has managed to free his arm - good work.
Breaker stalling away here and it's allowed Walters to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Walters is controlling Breaker's posture.
Walters is trying to keep Breaker in close.
Walters wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Walters keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
Walters seems keen to control Breaker's posture.
Breaker wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Breaker is still trying to improve position.
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Breaker is one step ahead there.
Walters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (11) vs (8) Breaker
Walters passes Breaker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Walters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Breaker tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Walters sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Breaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Walters content to control rather than advance.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Breaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walters pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Well, if Walters is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Walters tries to pass to full mount but Breaker defends it. #SUB#
Walters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Walters seems content to control.#T12#
Breaker gets full guard.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Breaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Breaker's guard.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Breaker is defending well.
Walters trying to control the pace. #T13#
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
Walters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walters working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Breaker's thigh. Breaker counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Walters stands and throws Breaker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (14) vs (8) Breaker
Breaker tries to bench press Walters off him but Walters keeps the position. #T14#
Breaker is trying to escape the position but Walters is controlling the position.
Breaker is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Breaker tries to improve position but can't.
Walters staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker is looking to regain half guard here but Walters keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Kevin Walters managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 373
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 25 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walters dives in for a single leg takedown but Steel Penn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Walters has clasped his hands together around Steel Penn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Walters (4) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn tries to bench press Walters off him but Walters keeps the position.
Walters trying to control the position but Steel Penn is working away.
Steel Penn is looking to reverse the position.
Steel Penn manages to get back to half guard.
Walters controlling the pace.
Walters is pressing down on Steel Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel Penn is holding on for now.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters wants to pass to mount but Steel Penn is defending the position. #SUB2#
Steel Penn actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Walters's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Walters trying to control the pace.
Walters trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Walters passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (7) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walters slows the pace down.
Steel Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Walters keeps moving and retains side control.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Steel Penn is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Walters is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steel Penn is looking to reverse the position.
Steel Penn is being controlled here.
Walters wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Penn keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters controlling the position. #T3#
Walters seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steel Penn for as long as he can get away with.
Steel Penn is trying to improve his position.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Steel Penn is not content to let Walters control the position.
The referee asks Walters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Walters prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4##SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steel Penn is not content to let Walters control the position.
Steel Penn being controlled for a moment.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Walters tries for a kimura but Steel Penn is defending well.
Walters trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom. #T5#
Steel Penn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Walters's best efforts.
Walters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Walters has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (10) vs (0) Steel Penn#SUB#
Walters looking to secure an arm triangle but Steel Penn defends it well. #T6#
Steel Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Walters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn is looking to escape.
Walters controlling the position easily from mount.
Steel Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Walters wants to take his opponent's back but Steel Penn doesn't allow it. #T7#
Walters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel Penn 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.
Steel Penn tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Walters has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (13) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Walters is trying to take his opponent's back.
Walters looking to control but Steel Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Walters wants to finish this one by submission but Steel Penn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Walters.
Steel Penn tries to reverse the position but Walters maintains control.#T8#
Walters tries to control but Steel Penn wriggling away.
Steel Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Walters has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel Penn is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Walters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Walters'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.
Steel Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Walters controlling the pace for now.
Steel Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura but Steel Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walters to get the leverage.
Walters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Steel Penn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Walters has passed into half guard!
Walters is trying to control. Steel Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.
Steel Penn is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Steel Penn is looking for a triangle but Walters pushes his legs off easily.
Walters wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Walters controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Steel Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Steel Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T11#
Walters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Walters wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Walters trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn 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.
Walters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Walters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walters has managed to get both his arms back between Steel Penn's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Steel Penn has his foot on Walters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walters works his way back into a safe position though.#T13#
Steel Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walters controlling from the top position.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn, not yet. #SUB2#
Steel Penn is looking for a triangle but Walters pushes his legs off easily.
Walters forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Steel Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg.
Walters trying to control from half guard but Steel Penn is working away.
Walters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walters trying to pass the guard but Steel Penn defending well.
Walters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel Penn won't allow Walters to pass to mount.
Walters stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kevin Walters waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CWC 369
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 24 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Toehold throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Walters was covering up waiting for the punch and Toehold finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Toehold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Walters's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Walters wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toehold is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Walters seems keen to control Toehold's posture.#T1#
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
Walters controlling Toehold's posture.
Walters continues to stall.
Walters looking to control.
Walters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walters pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Toehold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Walters has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture.
Walters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet.
Walters trying to control the position.
#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walters is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Toehold
Walters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walters'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.#T4#
Walters wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Walters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Toehold controlling the position.
Walters won't allow Toehold to sweep him here.
Walters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold has his hands on Walters's head, controlling the position.
Walters sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Walters wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (4) Toehold
Walters wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toehold won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Walters managing to control the position.
Walters has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving. #SUB#
Toehold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walters wants to improve his position but instead Toehold has moved into half guard.
#T8#
Toehold sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
Walters trying to control here.
#T9#
Walters tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Walters is trying to control but Toehold passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (2) vs (7) Toehold
Walters is looking to regain half guard here but Toehold keeps moving and retains side control.
Walters struggling a bit here.
Walters is letting Toehold control him for a moment. #T10#
What's Walters going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Walters sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T11#
Toehold prevents Walters from improving his position.
Walters has his hands clasped together around Toehold's back. He's all about the action.
Walters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Walters trying to get back to full guard but Toehold takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (2) vs (10) Toehold
Walters 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: Walters (2) vs (13) Toehold
Walters trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Walters wants to escape the position.
Toehold biding his time, controlling Walters.
Walters manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toehold's guard. Nice work there by Walters.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (4) vs (13) Toehold#T13#
Toehold controls Walters momentarily but Walters frees himself.
Walters advances to half guard.
Walters seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Toehold is trying is best to control the position here.
Toehold is not content to let Walters control the position.
Walters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura here.
#T14#
Walters trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Walters performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 13 to 4.
A victorious Tommy Toehold thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 366
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 24 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Walters looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Serronen
Serronen 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.
Walters passes Serronen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Walters controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Serronen won't allow Walters to pass to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Walters's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.
Serronen wants to sweep but Walters has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (0) Serronen
Walters slows the pace down.
Serronen struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Walters looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Walters 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 Serronen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Serronen is not content to let Walters control the position.
Serronen wants to control but Walters postures up.
Serronen tries to bench press Walters off him but Walters keeps the position.
Walters trying to control the action but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Serronen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Walters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Serronen is defending well.
Walters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walters trying to control from half guard but Serronen is working away.
Serronen trying to hold on to Walters's head to control him but Walters postures up.
Walters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Serronen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Walters works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (8) vs (0) Serronen#T4#
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serronen keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen is trying to get back to half guard.
Serronen can't do much from the bottom here.
Serronen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Walters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Walters is trying to control the action in half guard but Serronen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walters perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Walters is trying to work for a kimura but Serronen is defending well.
Walters prevents Serronen from improving his position.#T5#
Walters performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Serronen is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard.
Walters trying to mount his opponent but Serronen defends it. #T6#
Serronen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walters sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Serronen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walters defends well.
Walters trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Walters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Serronen working a defensive guard here.
Walters controlling from the top position.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters is stalling in the full guard.
Walters seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Serronen for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Walters'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.
Serronen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Serronen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters passes into half guard.
Serronen is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.
Serronen is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serronen avoid being mounted?
Walters not doing much here.
Serronen wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
Serronen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Serronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Serronen trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
Walters's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck.
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (11) vs (0) Serronen
A lull in the action here.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Further stalling from Walters.#T11#
Serronen is trying to get back to half guard.
Serronen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Walters's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Walters is taking a breather. Serronen 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.
Serronen is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Walters is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Walters trying to mount his opponent but Serronen defends it. #T12#
Serronen is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serronen avoid being mounted?
Walters slows the pace down in half guard.
Walters trying to control from half guard but Serronen is working away.
Walters is looking to stall here but Serronen recovers full guard.
Walters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serronen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (11) vs (2) Serronen
Walters wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Walters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Serronen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serronen is one step ahead there.
Walters working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Walters has Serronen pulled in close to control his posture.
Walters 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters controls Serronen momentarily but Serronen frees himself.
Walters has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Serronen has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (11) vs (5) Serronen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters tries to bench press Serronen off him but Serronen keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
After the big win, Kevin Walters made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CWC 362
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 42 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Walters decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Ottke#SUB#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ottke sees it coming and defends easily.
Ottke tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Walters trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke is positioning himself well to prevent Walters advancing to mount.
Walters not doing much here.
Walters is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walters is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now. #T1#
Walters is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walters wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walters controlling the action here.
Ottke is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Walters seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke won't allow Walters to pass to mount.
Ottke is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.
Ottke being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB2#
Ottke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Walters escapes and throws Ottke's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (0) Ottke
Walters working away.#SUB#
Walters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ottke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walters is staying tight to Ottke's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ottke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Walters perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
Walters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walters is looking to pass Ottke's guard but actually Ottke recovers to full guard.
Walters stays in close to Ottke's body and controls the position.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke 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.
Walters wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet. #T5#
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Walters trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Walters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walters seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ottke for as long as he can get away with.
Ottke 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.#T6#
Walters wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke controlling the position.#SUB2#
Ottke is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Walters frees his head nicely. Oh but Ottke has switched to an armbar! Walters is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rolf Ottke!
A relieved looking Rolf Ottke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 359
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 23 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Walters gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Walters
Helvig trying to control here.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg.
Helvig is trying to maintain the position but Walters is very close to passing his half guard.
Helvig tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walters trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Helvig throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (5) Walters
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Walters in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig tries to improve position but can't.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helvig keeps working.
Helvig is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Helvig gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Helvig is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Walters is keen to just control but Helvig is a slippery customer.
Walters tries to pass to full mount but Helvig defends it.
Walters is trying to control the action in half guard but Helvig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Helvig tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Walters trying to pass the guard but Helvig defending well.
Helvig trying to hold on to Walters's head to control him but Walters postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Helvig actively working from the bottom here.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Walters is thwarting Helvig's attempts to control the position.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helvig works his way to full guard. Good work.
Walters stays in close to Helvig's body and controls the position.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Helvig being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Walters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helvig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walters has managed to get both his arms back between Helvig's legs - danger averted.
Helvig is trying to control the position but Walters postures up.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Walters stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Walters trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Walters stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Walters trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom. #T5#
Walters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Helvig pulls Walters in to control the position.
Walters looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Helvig working for a triangle but Walters defends it easily.
Walters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Helvig looking to control but Walters passes into half guard.
#T6#
Walters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walters is trying to control. Helvig wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Helvig is trying to maintain the position but Walters is very close to passing his half guard.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Walters wants to control but Helvig is keeping him busy.
Walters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg.
Walters moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (8) Walters
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helvig tries to buck Walters off but Walters is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Helvig's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Walters controlling the position.
Helvig is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Helvig is not content to let Walters control the position.
Helvig gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Helvig trying to control but Walters postures up.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg.
Walters is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (11) Walters#T9#
Helvig is trying to escape the mount.
Walters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Helvig tries to hold on but Walters pushes him away.
Walters controlling the position easily from mount.
Helvig is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helvig regains half guard.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Walters trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig manages to get to full guard.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Helvig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walters defends well.
Walters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters won't allow Helvig to sweep him here. #T11#
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Walters keeps trying to improve his position.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Helvig holds on and takes a little breather.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Walters is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters stays in close to Helvig's body and controls the position. #T12#
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
Helvig being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Helvig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Helvig looking to control but Walters passes into half guard.
Helvig wants to sweep but Walters has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (14) Walters
Walters moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T13#
Walters trying to control the position but Helvig is working away.
Helvig is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Walters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Helvig tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Walters has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (17) Walters
Walters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helvig is looking to escape.
Helvig tries to control Walters's body but Walters pushes him off. Helvig squirms to his side and now Walters has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (0) vs (20) Walters#T14#
Helvig is keeping busy.
Walters has the hooks in. Helvig is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Helvig wants to escape the position.
Helvig just trying to survive but Walters is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Walters is trying to stick to Helvig's back but Helvig is turning into Walters. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Walters's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Helvig. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (20) Walters
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters wins on points by 20 to 2.
Kevin Walters really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CWC 355
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 22 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold tries to sprawl but Walters drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Walters
Walters is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walters is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Walters is pressing down on Toehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toehold is holding on for now.
Toehold moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walters preventing the sweep.
Toehold is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Walters's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walters controls the pace.#T2#
Let's hope that Walters 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.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toehold holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Walters controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Walters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
It looks like Walters might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Toehold is pulling down on Walters's head. It's preventing any offense from Walters, at least for the moment.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Walters works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walters wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Walters is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walters wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Walters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Toehold trying to control here.
#T6#
Toehold won't allow Walters to pass to mount.
Walters is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Walters is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Walters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walters prevents Toehold from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Walters seems content to control.
Toehold tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg.
Toehold gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Walters content to stall in guard here.
Walters is continuing to stall.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters is looking to advance position but Toehold has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (4) vs (2) Walters
Walters is desperately trying to improve his position but Toehold has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Walters wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Walters is looking to get to half guard.
Walters tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walters felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Toehold looking to control and managing it successfully.
Walters prevents Toehold from taking his back.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Toehold wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T9#
Walters tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Walters to control.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walters is looking to escape.
Walters can't escape the position.
Walters is just holding on here. Toehold manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (7) vs (2) Walters
Walters trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Walters is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Walters wants to control his opponent's hands but Toehold gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Walters right now.
I would not like to be Walters right now.
Walters is in bad spot here.
Walters trying to control the hands but Toehold breaks the grip. #T11#
Walters is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Walters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Toehold controls the action.
Toehold struggling to keep hold of the position.
Toehold has the hooks in. Walters is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Toehold tries to keep control of the position but Walters is staying busy.
I really don't envy Walters right now.
#T12#
Walters is still trying to improve position.
Walters looking to control the position.
Toehold slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Walters can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Toehold not allowing Walters to control his hands. #T13#
Toehold keeps control of the position easily here as Walters tries to buck him off.
Toehold'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.
Walters rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
Walters trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T14#
Toehold not allowing Walters to control his hands.
Walters tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Walters trying to control but not successfully.
Toehold is looking to control Walters but Walters is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Walters tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold controlling the position well here. Walters rolled but Toehold kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tommy Toehold 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:
CWC 352
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 22 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Borgia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Walters was covering up waiting for the punch and Borgia finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (0) vs (2) Borgia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Borgia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Walters keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia 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. #SUB#
Walters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters wants to improve his position but instead Borgia has moved into half guard.
Walters moves into full guard.
#T1#
Walters is controlling Borgia's posture.
Borgia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Borgia
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Walters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Borgia controlling Walters's posture.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia keeps trying to improve his position.
Borgia pulls Walters in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Borgia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walters defends it easily.#T3#
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Walters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walters passes into half guard.
Borgia is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walters content to control rather than advance.
Walters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borgia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Walters is trying to work for a kimura but Borgia is defending well.
Borgia is trying to maintain the position but Walters is very close to passing his half guard.
Walters prevents Borgia from improving his position.
Borgia is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borgia avoid being mounted?
Walters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.
Walters controlling the action here.
Borgia is concentrating on defense, preventing Walters from advancing position.
Borgia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walters's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walters (2) vs (6) Borgia
Borgia is not going to allow Walters to sit and survive in this position.
Walters wants to escape the position.
Borgia trying to control.
Borgia is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T6#
Walters controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Borgia doesn't have the hooks in and Walters manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (4) vs (6) Borgia
Walters wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Walters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Borgia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Walters has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (7) vs (6) Borgia
Borgia tries to buck Walters off but Walters is having none of it.
Walters controls the position.
Walters trying to control the position but Borgia is working away.
Walters content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Walters trying to control the position but Borgia is working away. #T8#
Walters looking to control but instead Borgia has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Walters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borgia wants to control but Walters is keeping busy.
Walters prevents Borgia from improving his position.#T9##SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walters trying to control the pace.
Walters'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.
Walters is trying to control. Borgia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borgia trying to hold on to Walters's head to control him but Walters postures up.
Walters wants to pass to mount but Borgia is defending the position.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Borgia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borgia wants to sweep but Walters has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (10) vs (6) Borgia
Walters trying to control the position but Borgia is working away.
Borgia is looking to regain half guard here but Walters keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Walters tries for a kimura but Borgia is defending well.
Walters controls the position.#T11#
Walters working away.
Walters moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T12#
Borgia tries to buck Walters off but Walters is having none of it.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working. #SUB#
Walters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Borgia, who protects the arm well. #T13##SUB#
Walters looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters working away.
Walters trying to control the action but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Walters in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T14#
Borgia is looking to reverse the position.
Walters takes a little break here. Borgia wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Kevin Walters managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 346
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Long Schlong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 22 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Walters gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schlong (0) vs (4) Walters
Schlong is trying to get back to half guard.
Schlong is not content to let Walters control the position.
Schlong tries to bench press Walters off him but Walters keeps the position.
Schlong is trying to control Walters's posture but Walters avoids it.
Schlong is not content to let Walters control the position.
Walters might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schlong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Walters is trying to get an arm triangle but Schlong is defending well.
Schlong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Schlong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Schlong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walters moves into full mount! Schlong won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (0) vs (7) Walters
Schlong is desperately trying to improve his position but Walters has a good base and remains in mount.
Schlong is working hard here to advance position.
Schlong is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action.
Schlong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schlong is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Walters looking to control but Schlong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schlong tries to reverse the position but Walters maintains control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walters trying to control but Schlong is having none of it.
Walters sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schlong is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action.
Schlong is desperately trying to improve his position but Walters has a good base and remains in mount.
Walters content just to control the position here. #T3#
Walters prevents Schlong from getting the reversal.
Walters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Walters wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Walters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Walters wants to control the pace but Schlong is squirming around nicely.
Schlong wants to hold on but Walters pushes him away.
Walters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schlong regains half guard.
Walters perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SUB#
Schlong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Schlong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schlong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schlong.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Schlong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Walters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schlong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Walters has Schlong in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (2) vs (7) Walters
Walters trying to keep a closed guard but Schlong is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Schlong tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Walters is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schlong tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Walters 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: Schlong (2) vs (9) Walters
Schlong trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Walters is looking for a kimura but Schlong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walters to get the leverage. #SUB#
Schlong actively working from the bottom here.
Walters passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schlong! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (2) vs (12) Walters
Schlong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Walters is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Schlong to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Schlong shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Walters trying to control but Schlong is having none of it.
Schlong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walters controlling from the full mount.
Walters fails to advance to Schlong's back.
Schlong is looking to improve his position but Walters isn't that keen on the idea.
Walters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schlong is looking to escape. #T7#
Schlong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlong regains half guard.
Walters sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schlong is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard.
Schlong gets full guard.
Walters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walters wants to control from the top but Schlong keeps moving.
Schlong trying to control the position.
#T8#
Walters stays in close to Schlong's body and controls the position.
Schlong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walters wants to control from the top but Schlong keeps moving.
Walters pushing down on Schlong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Walters trying to control the pace.
Walters passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (2) vs (15) Walters
Walters controlling from side mount.
Schlong is trying to improve his position.#T9##SUB2#
Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schlong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Walters is trying to control. Schlong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.
Schlong is looking to improve his position.
Walters is keen to just control but Schlong is a slippery customer.
Schlong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters trying to control but Schlong is working from the bottom.
Walters stopping the sweep attempt from Schlong.
Schlong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walters's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (4) vs (15) Walters
Walters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walters keeping full guard, as Schlong tries to pass.
Schlong is pushing down on Walters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walters is fighting to maintain full guard but Schlong has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Schlong seems to be looking for submissions.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Schlong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walters.#T11##SUB2#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Schlong pushes his legs off easily.
Walters can't keep his opponent in guard - Schlong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Walters wants to control but Schlong is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Schlong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walters is just riding it out for now. Schlong eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Schlong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walters sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Schlong seems to be working for a kimura but Walters defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Schlong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walters sees it coming and defends easily.
Well,Schlong is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Walters is looking for a sweep. Schlong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Schlong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schlong.
Schlong is pressing down on Walters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walters is holding on for now.
Schlong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
Walters is holding on to half guard well.
Walters moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Schlong drops back looking for a leg! Walters is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walters manages to kick Schlong off! Schlong jumps back into Walters's guard.
Walters wants to sweep here but Schlong controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Schlong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (4) vs (17) Walters
Schlong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Schlong wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Schlong keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Walters 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.
Schlong 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.
Schlong is trying to keep Walters in close.
Walters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schlong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Walters puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Schlong is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters wins on points by 17 to 4.
Kevin Walters very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CWC 340
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Walters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Finn sprawls well initially but Walters persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (0) vs (2) Walters
Walters sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walters wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Finn is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Walters is tapping! Great win for Finn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 338
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Borgia fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Borgia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Walters's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (0) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Borgia stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walters is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at NY Savages, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia wants to free his trapped foot but Walters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
Borgia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walters! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (0) vs (5) Borgia
Walters is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Walters is looking to improve his position but Borgia isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Borgia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walters is trying to escape the mount.
Borgia avoids the attempt from Walters to control.
Borgia prevents Walters from getting the reversal.#T2#
Borgia looking to control but Walters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walters wants to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Walters is trying desperately to improve position.
Borgia is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Walters is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Walters (0) vs (8) Borgia
Borgia controlling well, preventing Walters from escaping the position.
Borgia is controlling the position but Walters somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walters is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Borgia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borgia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walters is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
Borgia is trying to control the action in half guard but Walters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walters wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Walters is pressing down on Borgia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Walters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borgia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (8) Borgia
Walters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walters has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Borgia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #T5#
Walters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walters wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Borgia is trying to keep Walters in close.
Borgia is trying to hold Walters in close to prevent damage but Walters has managed to pass into half guard.
Walters wants to free his trapped foot but Borgia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Borgia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Borgia looking to control.
Walters passes Borgia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walters is trying to control. Borgia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Borgia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Borgia gets back to full guard.
Walters seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Walters trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Walters looking to sit in guard and control but Borgia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (10) Borgia#T8#
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (4) vs (10) Borgia
Borgia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walters slips nicely into half guard.
Walters is trying to control. Borgia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walters controlling the action here.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Borgia is defending well. #T9#
Walters is trying to control. Borgia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borgia trying to hold on to Walters's head to control him but Walters postures up.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
Walters controlling the action here.
Borgia manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Walters is stalling in the full guard.
Walters seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Borgia for as long as he can get away with.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Walters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walters trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom. #T11#
Walters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Walters 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.
Borgia trying to control the position.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass. #T12#
Borgia 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: Walters (4) vs (12) Borgia
Borgia controlling the action here.
Walters trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (4) vs (15) Borgia
Borgia fails to take his opponent's back.
Walters manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Borgia trying to control the action but Walters is working from the bottom. #T13#
Walters is looking to improve his position.
Borgia controlling the action here.
Borgia is pressing down on Walters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walters is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walters defends it well.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walters avoid being mounted?#T14#
Walters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walters.
Walters controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself.
Borgia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia is fighting to break Walters's control of his arms but Walters is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Walters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 15 to 4.
Cesare Borgia decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CWCFN 13
Date: Feb 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 20 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 30 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alopodis's waist but Alopodis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walters off to one side.
Alopodis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walters pinned against the cage. Walters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walters half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Walters shoots in and bounces Alopodis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (0) Alopodis
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is not content to let Walters control the position. #SUB#
Walters tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alopodis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Alopodis is trying to improve his position.
Alopodis is not content to let Walters control the position.
Alopodis is trying to escape the position but Walters is controlling the position.
Alopodis tries to bench press Walters off him but Walters keeps the position.
Walters taking a breather here.
Walters wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy. #T2#
Alopodis tries to bench press Walters off him but Walters keeps the position. #SUB#
Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alopodis is trying to improve his position.
Walters trying to control the position but Alopodis is working away.
Walters controls the position.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working.
Alopodis sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Alopodis is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walters pulls his head out easily.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters moves into full mount! Alopodis won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (8) vs (0) Alopodis
Walters fails to advance to Alopodis's back.
Alopodis tries to lock up and control but Walters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walters tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away.
Walters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alopodis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Alopodis is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walters is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters controlling the action here.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
#T5#
Alopodis is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alopodis works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walters passes into half guard.
Walters trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Walters wants to pass to mount but Alopodis is defending the position.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Walters controlling the action here.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
Walters works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (11) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.
Walters is trying to take his opponent's back.
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action.
Walters is looking to work his way around to Alopodis's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Alopodis tries to improve his position but instead Walters has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Walters (14) vs (0) Alopodis
Walters struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Walters has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Alopodis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Walters is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T8#
Alopodis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Walters is trying to control the action in half guard but Alopodis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walters is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Walters works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (17) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.
Walters looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action.
Walters wants to take Alopodis's back here but Alopodis is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Walters isn't that keen on the idea.
Walters is trying to control here but Alopodis has managed to regain half guard.
Walters is controlling the pace.
Walters is trying to control. Alopodis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Walters wants to pass to mount but Alopodis is defending the position.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Walters is controlling the pace.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Walters seems to be working for a kimura but Alopodis defends the submission attempt.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working. #T11#
Walters wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walters slows the pace down in half guard.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Alopodis is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12##SUB2#
Walters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis 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.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Alopodis 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.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #T13#
Alopodis 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.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walters's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (17) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (17) vs (5) Alopodis
Walters stops Alopodis from passing to mount.
Walters holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Alopodis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walters's legs. #SUB2#
Alopodis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Walters is looking to regain half guard here but Alopodis keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters takes the fight on points by 17 to 5.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kevin Walters made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CWC 334 - Prelims
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 20 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Walters is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ulatov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Ulatov#SUB2#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Ulatov with the active half guard here but Walters passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (0) Ulatov#SUB#
Walters looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Ulatov's face as Walters controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulatov is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Walters is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ulatov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ulatov tries to bench press Walters off him but Walters keeps the position.
Walters staying calm.#T2#
Ulatov tries to improve position but can't.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Ulatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ulatov's face as Walters controls the position.
Ulatov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ulatov keeps working.
Walters is staying tight to Ulatov's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Walters'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.
Walters has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ulatov is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Ulatov keeps trying to improve his position.
Ulatov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee asks Walters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Walters prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Walters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Walters prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ulatov is trying to get back to half guard.
Ulatov trying to remain calm as Walters controls from the top position.#T5#
Walters wants to control but Ulatov is keeping him busy.
Walters moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ulatov is looking to reverse the position.
Walters looking to control but instead Ulatov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walters pulls his head out easily.
Walters performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6##SUB#
Walters 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.
Walters works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (8) vs (0) Ulatov
Walters wants to control but Ulatov is keeping him busy.
Walters happy to just control the position for now. #T7#
Ulatov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ulatov gets back to half guard.
Walters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ulatov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.
Walters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8#
Walters working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ulatov's thigh. Ulatov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (11) vs (0) Ulatov
Walters controls the position.
Walters trying to control the action but Ulatov is working from the bottom.
Walters moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T9#
Ulatov tries to bench press Walters off him but Walters keeps the position.
Walters trying to control the position but Ulatov is working away.
You can see the frustration on Ulatov's face as Walters controls the position.
Further stalling from Walters.#T10#
Walters seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ulatov for as long as he can get away with.
Ulatov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walters pulls his head out easily.
Walters is controlling the pace.
#T11##SUB2#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walters pulls his head out easily.
Walters is taking a breather. Ulatov 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.
Walters works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (14) vs (0) Ulatov
Walters controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Ulatov is looking to get to half guard.
Walters tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ulatov working to try and regain half guard.
Ulatov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ulatov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Walters controlling from mount.
Ulatov is looking to get to half guard.
Ulatov has given up his back here. Will Walters look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Walters (17) vs (0) Ulatov#T13#
Ulatov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ulatov is trying to break free.
Walters tries to keep control of the position but Ulatov is staying busy.
Walters is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Ulatov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Walters's arms.
Ulatov turns into Walters and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (17) vs (2) Ulatov#T14#
Walters is adopting a defensive guard.
Walters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ulatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Walters has control of Ulatov's left arm, preventing Ulatov from doing any damage.
Ulatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Walters wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Walters seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Ulatov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Kevin Walters gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CWCFN 10
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walters tries for a takedown but Verus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Verus moves in looking to clinch but Walters pushes him off.
Walters shoots in but Verus avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Walters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Verus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Verus (0) vs (2) Walters
Verus controls Walters momentarily but Walters frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Verus is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Verus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Verus keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Verus has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Walters is fighting to break Verus's control of his arms but Verus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Walters won't allow Verus to sweep him here.
Walters trying to control but Verus is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Walters drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Verus dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (2) Walters#SUB2#
Walters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Verus defends it easily.
Verus tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Verus trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom. #T2#
Walters is looking to sweep but instead, Verus has passed into half guard.
Walters wants to control but Verus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Verus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Verus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working. #SUB#
Verus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Verus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (5) vs (2) Walters#T3#
Walters looking for a sweep but Verus has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Verus (7) vs (2) Walters
Walters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Verus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Walters tries to hold on but Verus postures up.
Verus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walters is looking to escape.
Walters working to try and regain half guard.
Verus trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Walters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walters is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Walters tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Verus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Walters has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Walters is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Verus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Walters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Verus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walters tries to hold on but Verus postures up.
Walters working to try and regain half guard.
Verus is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Verus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T6#
Walters is trying to reverse the position but instead Verus has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Verus (10) vs (2) Walters
Verus has the hooks in. Walters is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Verus not allowing Walters to control his hands.
Verus doesn't have the hooks in and Walters manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (10) vs (4) Walters
Verus keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Verus is trying to control the position but Walters postures up.
Walters's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Verus is pulling down on Walters's head. It's preventing any offense from Walters, at least for the moment.
Verus keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass. #T7#
Walters is looking to pass into half guard but Verus pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Verus is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (12) vs (4) Walters
Walters 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.
Verus wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Walters wants to sweep here but Verus controlling him for the moment.
Walters is trying to keep Verus in close.
#SUB2#
Walters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Verus content to stall in guard here. #T8##SUB2#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Verus pushes his legs off easily.
Verus trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walters keeping full guard, as Verus tries to pass.
Walters looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9##SUB2#
Verus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walters managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Walters isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Verus stacks Walters on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Verus! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (15) vs (4) Walters
Walters gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Verus (17) vs (4) Walters
Verus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Walters tries to reverse the position but Verus maintains control.#T10#
Walters is squirming around, avoiding Verus's attempts to control the action.
Walters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Walters felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Walters is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Verus has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Verus (20) vs (4) Walters
Verus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Walters is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Walters defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T11##SUB#
Verus working for the choke.
Walters tries to escape but Verus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Walters trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Verus trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Verus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Walters showing good submission defense here.
Walters tries to escape but Verus has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
Verus struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Walters right now.
#SUB#
Walters has hold of Verus's leg, trying to break free but it's let Verus lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Walters is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Verus throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cicero Verus! |
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Event:
CWC 332 - Silva Jr vs El Toro
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Jimmy Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Burroughs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burroughs wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Walters looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burroughs! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burroughs (0) vs (4) Walters
Burroughs is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Eastern Queens MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Walters working away.
Walters trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Walters looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Walters is trying to get an arm triangle but Burroughs is defending well.
Burroughs is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Burroughs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burroughs trying to control here.
Burroughs is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Walters is working for a kimura but Burroughs is defending it quite comfortably.
Burroughs manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Burroughs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB#
Burroughs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burroughs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (4) Walters
Walters managing to control the position.
Walters being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walters is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (6) Walters
Walters wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Walters stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Walters pushing down on Burroughs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Walters 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.
#SUB2#
Walters is working for a kimura but Burroughs is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Burroughs is not content to let Walters control the position.#SUB2#
Walters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burroughs is just riding it out for now. Walters eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Burroughs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Walters content to stall in guard here.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Burroughs trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
Walters wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (6) Walters#T6#
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walters wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs preventing the sweep. #T7##SUB2#
Burroughs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burroughs has managed to get both his arms back between Walters's legs - danger averted.
Burroughs is looking to pass into half guard but Walters pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Walters is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (8) Walters
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Walters preventing the sweep.
Walters is stalling in the full guard.
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet. #SUB2#
Walters drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burroughs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burroughs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burroughs! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (8) vs (8) Walters#T8#
Walters gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burroughs passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (11) vs (8) Walters
Walters wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (14) vs (8) Walters#SUB#
Burroughs looking for the choke from the back.
Walters rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burroughs wants to take a breather but Walters is having none of it. #T9##SUB#
Burroughs is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walters has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Walters wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
#SUB#
Burroughs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Burroughs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Walters wants to control but Burroughs passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (17) vs (8) Walters#T10#
Walters tries to buck Burroughs off but Burroughs is having none of it.
Walters is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Walters prevents Burroughs from improving position. #SUB#
Burroughs in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Walters is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Burroughs!
In his post fight interview, Jimmy Burroughs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - Tokyo
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 18 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walters pinned against the cage. Walters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Alvarez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Walters
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Walters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Walters looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Walters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters can't keep his opponent in guard - Alvarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Walters wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Walters won't allow it.
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
Alvarez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (0) Walters
Alvarez is looking to work his way around to Walters's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Walters wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Alvarez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T2#
Walters wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Walters is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Alvarez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Walters has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters working to try and regain half guard.
Walters has given up his back. Will we see Alvarez going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (8) vs (0) Walters#SUB#
Alvarez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Walters rolls, trying to escape but Alvarez keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for the choke from the back position but Walters is controlling his hands well.
Walters manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alvarez's guard. Nice work there by Walters.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (8) vs (2) Walters
Alvarez is pulling down on Walters's head. It's preventing any offense from Walters, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walters is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walters manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (10) vs (2) Walters
Alvarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walters's guard. #T4#
Alvarez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Walters! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (13) vs (2) Walters
Walters is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Alvarez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Walters manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Walters gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walters manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Walters's legs - danger averted.
Walters trying to control the position.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Walters looking to control.
Alvarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (16) vs (2) Walters
Walters sneaks back into half guard.
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walters moves into full guard.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Walters looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alvarez advances to half guard.
Alvarez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Walters! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (19) vs (2) Walters#T6#
Walters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walters is controlling an arm, preventing Alvarez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Alvarez has control of Walters's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Walters regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Alvarez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (22) vs (2) Walters#SUB#
Alvarez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Alvarez is hanging on to Walters's back as he tries to escape.
Walters turns into Alvarez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (22) vs (4) Walters
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez controls Walters momentarily but Walters frees himself. #T7#
Walters wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Walters won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Alvarez controlling Walters's posture.
Walters trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Walters content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Alvarez is trying to keep Walters in close.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
Walters won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Walters looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (24) vs (4) Walters
Walters 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.#T9#
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Walters is tightening it up a little... Alvarez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Alvarez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Alvarez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Walters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 328
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 19 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walters stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Jhit. Al Jhit gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Al Jhit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Al Jhit showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (0) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for a submission of some sort.
Walters moves into full guard.
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Al Jhit
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Walters preventing the sweep. #T1#
Walters trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Walters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Al Jhit pushes a forearm under Walters's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Walters is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 327 - Steel vs Burroughs
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 29 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 17 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Walters fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boesku to the ground. Walters is now in Boesku's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (0) vs (2) Walters
Walters passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (5) Walters
Boesku is trying to get back to half guard.
Boesku manages to get back to half guard.
Walters not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Walters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku is trying to get back to full guard.
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB2#
Walters is looking for a kimura here.
Boesku wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
Boesku works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boesku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walters is looking to pass into half guard but Boesku pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boesku is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (5) Walters
Boesku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Boesku avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Walters pulls Boesku in to control the position. #SUB2#
Boesku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boesku has managed to get both his arms back between Walters's legs - danger averted.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boesku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boesku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Walters looking for a guillotine here but Boesku defends easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Walters throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boesku uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (5) vs (5) Walters
Walters is trying to get back to half guard.
Boesku trying to control the action but Walters is working from the bottom.
Boesku tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Walters can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Walters prevents Boesku from improving position.
Walters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walters can't do much from the bottom here.
Boesku is staying tight to Walters's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Walters tries to buck Boesku off but Boesku is having none of it.
Boesku working away.
Walters is not content to let Boesku control the position.
Walters tries to buck Boesku off but Boesku is having none of it.
Walters keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Boesku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Walters is looking for a sweep.
Boesku controlling the position. #T6#
Walters is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boesku off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boesku (5) vs (9) Walters#SUB2#
Boesku defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Walters's arms. #SUB2#
Walters is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Boesku is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Pavlov vs Walters
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 40 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 16 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Walters closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pavlov to the mat! Pavlov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Walters
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov pulls Walters in close to his closed guard and prevents Walters from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Walters
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov is not content to let Walters control the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Pavlov is right now. #T1#
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB2#
Walters tries for a kimura but Pavlov is defending well. #SUB2#
Walters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pavlov, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Walters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pavlov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov sneaks back into half guard.
Walters is taking a breather. Pavlov 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.
Pavlov is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walters is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Walters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlov defends it well. #T3#
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walters's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (5) Walters
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Walters is staying busy.
Walters tries to break free.
Pavlov trying to control.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Walters rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Pavlov gets his hands free as Walters looks to control.
Walters tries to break free.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Walters.
Walters is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Walters is really stuck here.
#T5#
Pavlov trying to control momentarily.
Pavlov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Walters can't escape the position.
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walters trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pavlov controls the action.
Walters is really stuck here.
Pavlov controls the action.#T6##SUB#
Pavlov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Walters is defending well though. Pavlov let's go of the attempt for now.
Walters tries to break free.
Walters looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Pavlov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pavlov controls the action.
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Walters is really stuck here.
#T7#
Walters trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Walters tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Walters right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can Walters do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Walters rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8#
Pavlov is thwarting Walters's attempts to control the position.
Walters is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Walters won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (5) Walters
Walters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Walters is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walters is looking to escape.
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Walters is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Walters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov tries to control but Walters wriggling away.
Walters can't escape the position.
#T10#
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov trying to control but Walters is having none of it.
Pavlov prevents Walters from getting the reversal.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Walters wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov looking to control but Walters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov controlling from mount. #T11#
Walters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Walters tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov tries to control but Walters wriggling away.
Pavlov prevents Walters from getting the reversal.
Pavlov mounts Walters! Really nice guard pass there!
Walters wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.#T12#
Walters is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Walters is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Walters is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Walters tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Walters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Pavlov looking to control but Walters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Walters is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Walters is holding on tight.
Walters is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Walters is holding on tight.
Walters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walters is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov content just to control the position here. #T14#
Pavlov mounts Walters! Really nice guard pass there!
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Walters is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Walters is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Burroughs vs Ramirez
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Merlin as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Merlin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walters to the ground. Merlin is now in Walters's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Walters
Merlin preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Walters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Walters throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Merlin escapes and throws Walters's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Walters
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters manages to get back to half guard.
Merlin is pressing down on Walters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walters is holding on for now. #T1#
Walters is looking to improve his position.
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Walters is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Walters actively working from the bottom here.
Merlin trying to control the pace.
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Merlin is looking to advance position but Walters won't allow it. #SUB2#
Walters actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Merlin controlling the action here.
Merlin is pressing down on Walters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walters is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Walters actively working from the bottom here.
Merlin stalling.
Walters is looking to get back to full guard here but Merlin has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Walters
Merlin gets to mount! Walters was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (10) vs (0) Walters#T3#
Walters regains half guard.
Walters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters is trying to keep Merlin in close.
#SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merlin passes into half guard.
#T4#
Walters is looking to improve his position.
Merlin wants to pass to mount but Walters is defending the position.
Walters preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Walters trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Merlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walters wants to control but Merlin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (13) vs (0) Walters
Walters can't do much from the bottom here.
Walters is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merlin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (13) vs (4) Walters
Merlin trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Walters is persistently looking for the submission but Merlin is defending it well.
Merlin trying to control the position but Walters manages to sink in the hooks. #T6##SUB2#
Walters looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Merlin is controlling Walters 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (15) vs (4) Walters
Walters controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walters has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Merlin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (18) vs (4) Walters#T7#
Walters looks to move to half guard but instead Merlin has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (20) vs (4) Walters
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Walters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Merlin prevents Walters from getting the reversal.
Walters regains half guard.
Merlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Walters defending well.
Walters trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
Walters is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Walters 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.#SUB2#
Walters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merlin defends well.#SUB2#
Walters throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Merlin escapes and throws Walters's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (23) vs (4) Walters#T9#
Walters tries to buck Merlin off but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
Walters is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walters is trying to control Merlin's posture but Merlin avoids it.
Walters is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Merlin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T10#
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Merlin is thwarting Walters's attempts to control the position.
Walters is looking to improve his position.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walters looking to control but Merlin passes into half guard.
#T11#
Walters wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Walters wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12##SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Walters actively working from the bottom here.
Walters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merlin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (23) vs (8) Walters
Merlin breaks Walters's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (25) vs (8) Walters
Merlin passes Walters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Merlin passes into side control, despite Walters's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (28) vs (8) Walters
Walters is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Walters tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Merlin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (30) vs (8) Walters
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Walters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Walters is in all sorts of trouble here.
Walters regains half guard.
Merlin prevents Walters from improving his position.
Walters is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard. #T14#
Walters is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walters keeping control of the position.
Merlin not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 30 to 8.
An out of breath Xavier Merlin 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:
CWC 323 - Prelims
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jimmy Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Burroughs rushes Walters and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Burroughs has picked Walters up - he's going for a ride! Burroughs dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Walters
Walters regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walters pulls Burroughs in close to prevent any damage.
Burroughs is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Eastern Queens MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Walters looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Burroughs has picked Walters up and slammed him! Walters can't keep hold of the triangle and Burroughs manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Walters
Burroughs wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy.
Walters trying to control but Burroughs flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (8) vs (0) Walters
Walters felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Burroughs gets his hands free as Walters looks to control.
Walters is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good control from Burroughs.
Burroughs controlling well, preventing Walters from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Burroughs patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1##SUB#
Walters is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Burroughs has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs has the hooks in. Walters is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Walters rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Walters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burroughs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burroughs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Burroughs passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (11) vs (0) Walters
Burroughs tries to move to mount but Walters blocks the move with his legs.
Walters is looking for a sweep.
Burroughs advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (13) vs (0) Walters
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walters is looking to escape.
Burroughs moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (16) vs (0) Walters#T3#
Walters wants to escape the position.
Burroughs is looking to control Walters but Walters is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Walters is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burroughs's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Burroughs is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Walters knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Walters for a finish.
A lull in the action here.
#T4##SUB#
Burroughs looking for the choke but no joy.
Walters is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Walters is keeping busy.
Burroughs biding his time, looking for the opening.
Walters trying to control the action but Burroughs just sinks the hooks in. #T5#
Walters manages to reverse the position and now he's in Burroughs's guard. Nice work there by Walters.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (16) vs (2) Walters
Walters trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Walters passes Burroughs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burroughs trying to control here.
Walters prevents Burroughs from improving his position.
Walters trying to pass the guard but Burroughs defending well. #T6##SUB2#
Walters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Walters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burroughs is just riding it out for now. Walters eventually gives up the hold.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Walters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burroughs sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Burroughs wants to control but Walters is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burroughs sees it coming and defends easily.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Walters is thwarting Burroughs's attempts to control the position.
Walters is just content to waste time from the top position. Burroughs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Burroughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8##SUB2#
Walters is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Walters forces his way into half guard.
Walters trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs gets full guard.
Burroughs is pulling down on Walters's head to control his posture.
Burroughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs controlling Walters's posture. #T9#
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walters pushes down on Burroughs's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Walters seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Burroughs is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 1
Date: Sep 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 15 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Walters scores with a takedown into Finn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (0) vs (2) Walters
Walters wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving. #SUB#
Finn working for a triangle but Walters defends it easily.
#SUB#
Finn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (5) Walters
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Finn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Finn is trying to improve his position.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working. #SUB2#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Finn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Finn struggling a bit here.
Finn sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Finn sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Finn is defending against the submission attempts here by Walters.
Finn trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Finn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Finn can't keep his opponent in guard - Walters advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Walters seems to be working for a kimura but Finn defends the submission attempt.
Finn wants to get back to full guard.
Finn trying to control from the bottom.
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Walters is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walters performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4##SUB2#
Walters maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Finn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Walters has cracked it and Finn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Walters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Walters!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kevin Walters thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CWC 319 - Prelims
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Read pushes Walters up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Walters works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Read (0) vs (2) Walters
Read keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Read keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Read 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.#SUB#
Read is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walters is aware though and is defending well.
Walters wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Read's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Read is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (2) vs (2) Walters#T1#
Read passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (5) vs (2) Walters
Walters felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Read is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walters is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walters is looking to regain half guard here but Read keeps moving and retains side control.
Read is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Walters tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Walters regains half guard.
Read wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
Walters gets full guard.
Read forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Read is looking for a kimura here.
Walters tries to roll over but Read keeps him under control.
Read passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Read (8) vs (2) Walters#T3#
Read moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Read (11) vs (2) Walters#SUB#
Read working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Read working for the choke.
I really don't envy Walters right now.
#SUB#
Read is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Read keeps control of the position as Walters tries to break free.
#T4#
Walters is still trying to improve position.
Read has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Read is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Walters is defending well though. Read let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Walters defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Read's arms.
Walters rolls, trying to escape but Read keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Read doesn't have the hooks in and Walters manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (11) vs (4) Walters#SUB2#
Walters drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Read dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (13) vs (4) Walters#T5#
Read wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Read is stalling in the full guard.
Walters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Read trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters has Read pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Walters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Read is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Read wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Read trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters 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.
Read slips nicely into half guard.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Read is trying to control the action in half guard but Walters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Read tries to pass to full mount but Walters defends it.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Read stalling away here and it's allowed Walters to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Read from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Walters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Read is aware though and is defending well.
Read trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters trying to keep a closed guard but Read is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Read is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
Read passes into half guard.
Read performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Read wants to pass to mount but Walters is defending the position. #SUB#
Read is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walters sees it coming and defends easily.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Walters trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Walters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Read pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Read is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walters has managed to free his arm - good work.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Read is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T10##SUB#
Read is trying to work for a kimura but Walters is defending well.
#SUB#
Read is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walters defends it well.
Read is looking to stall here but Walters recovers full guard.
Walters 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: Read (13) vs (6) Walters
Read is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T11##SUB2#
Walters is working for a kimura but Read is defending it quite comfortably.
Read is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Read looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Read is keeping the position.
Read keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Walters content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Read has locked up a guillotine! Read's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Walters is holding on here and Read must be using up a lot of energy. Walters has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Read gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marc Read!
Marc Read seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Saldini vs Burnham
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Walters shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miyagi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Walters controlling from the top position.
Walters stopping the sweep attempt from Miyagi.
Miyagi controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Miyagi 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi controlling the position.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Miyagi controlling Walters's posture. #T2##SUB#
Walters is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miyagi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miyagi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Walters has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Miyagi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (2) vs (5) Miyagi#T3#
Walters looks to move to half guard but instead Miyagi has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Walters (2) vs (7) Miyagi
Walters is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Walters tries to hold on but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walters is looking to escape.
Walters is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Miyagi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Walters can't escape the position.
#T5#
Walters is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miyagi prevents Walters from getting the reversal.#T6#
Walters wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Walters tries to improve his position but instead Miyagi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Walters (2) vs (10) Miyagi
Miyagi keeps control of the position as Walters tries to break free.
#T7#
Miyagi is riding his opponent, not letting Walters buck him off.
Walters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walters tries to roll but Miyagi sticks to his back.
#T8#
Good control from Miyagi.
Walters is trying to break free.
Walters is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miyagi.
Miyagi trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters is in bad spot here.
Walters trying to control the hands but Miyagi won't let him. #T9#
Walters tries to break free.
Walters turns into Miyagi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (4) vs (10) Miyagi
Walters wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi working a defensive guard but Walters passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Walters looking for a submission but Miyagi manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T10#
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Walters wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving. #T11#
Walters wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Miyagi is trying to keep Walters in close.
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Miyagi pulls Walters in close to his closed guard and prevents Walters from doing any damage or advancing position.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi is pulling down on Walters's head to control his posture.
Miyagi 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: Walters (4) vs (12) Miyagi#T13#
Miyagi not doing much here.
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Walters is defending the position.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
Walters is refusing to be controlled, as Miyagi sits in half guard.
Walters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyagi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walters (8) vs (12) Miyagi#T14#
Miyagi is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Walters working for the choke.
Miyagi trying to control the hands but Walters won't let him. #SUB#
Miyagi fending off the submission attempt from Walters.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Walters is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Miyagi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 12 to 8.
A victorious Koryu Miyagi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Huhera vs Tidd
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burroughs tries to avoid it but Walters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burroughs to the ground. Burroughs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burroughs closes the distance and clinches up with Walters, looking for a takedown. Burroughs pushes Walters against the cage but Walters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Walters looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Walters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walters is working away from the top position though.
Burroughs keeping hold of Walters's head, controlling as best he can.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walters is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Burroughs keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Burroughs tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Burroughs gets back to full guard.
Burroughs is pulling down on Walters's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burroughs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Burroughs#T2#
Walters has control of Burroughs's left arm, preventing Burroughs from doing any damage.
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walters 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.
Walters keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass.
Burroughs postures up.
#SUB#
Walters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burroughs defends it easily.
Walters keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Walters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burroughs defends well.
Burroughs trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is pushing down on Walters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walters is fighting to maintain full guard but Burroughs has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
Burroughs trying to control from Walters's half guard. Walters has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Burroughs trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom. #T4#
Walters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Walters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.#SUB#
Walters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burroughs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burroughs's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5##SUB#
Walters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burroughs defends it easily.
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (2) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
Burroughs tries to advance to mount but Walters denies him.
Walters struggling a bit here.
Walters is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Walters is working hard here to advance position.
Burroughs working away.
Walters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs staying calm.
Walters is trying to improve his position.
Walters regains half guard.#T7#
Walters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walters (6) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs rolls, trying to escape but Walters keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Walters is looking for the choke from the back position but Burroughs is controlling his hands well.
Walters tries to keep control of the position but Burroughs is staying busy.
Walters is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Walters looking for the choke but no joy.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Walters manages to sink in the hooks. #T8##SUB#
Walters looking for the choke from the back.
Burroughs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Burroughs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Walters is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Burroughs has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Burroughs fending off the submission attempt from Walters. #T9#
Walters is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Walters tightening his grip on Burroughs, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Walters is looking for the choke from the back position but Burroughs is controlling his hands well. #T10#
Burroughs breaks Walters's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (6) vs (7) Burroughs
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Burroughs trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
Burroughs pushes down on Walters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Walters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walters (10) vs (7) Burroughs#SUB#
Burroughs preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Walters. #T11#
Burroughs wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Walters is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burroughs is defending well though. Walters let's go of the attempt for now.
Burroughs is trying to break free.
#T12##SUB#
Walters looking to break Burroughs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Burroughs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Walters will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Walters tightening his grip on Burroughs, looking for the choke.
Burroughs is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Walters is looking for the choke from the back position but Burroughs is controlling his hands well. #T13#
Walters is trying to stick to Burroughs's back but Burroughs is turning into Walters. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Walters's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burroughs. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (10) vs (9) Burroughs
Walters looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Walters can't keep his opponent in guard - Burroughs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Walters tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Burroughs passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (10) vs (12) Burroughs#T14#
Walters is desperately trying to improve his position but Burroughs has a good base and remains in mount.
Walters wants to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Burroughs working for a submission but Walters is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 12 to 10.
After winning the bout, Joshua Burroughs 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:
CWC 315 - Prelims
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Jhit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walters pinned against the cage. Walters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Al Jhit darts in looking for a takedown but Walters gets double underhooks and turns Al Jhit into the cage.
Walters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Al Jhit has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Walters clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (0) Walters
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters turns into Al Jhit and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (2) Walters
Al Jhit looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Jhit, not yet.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T1#
Al Jhit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walters's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (2) Walters
Al Jhit passes Walters's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Walters trying to hold on to Al Jhit's head to control him but Al Jhit postures up.
Walters is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Walters is positioning himself well to prevent Al Jhit advancing to mount.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Walters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Walters is having none of it. #T2#
Walters is concentrating on defense, preventing Al Jhit from advancing position. #SUB2#
Walters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Walters is a slippery customer.
Al Jhit working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Walters's thigh. Walters counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #T3#
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (4) Walters
Al Jhit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walters controls the pace.
Walters trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck.
Walters postures up.
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Walters trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T4#
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit 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: Al Jhit (8) vs (4) Walters#SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Walters actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walters is holding on to half guard well.#T5##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura here.
Al Jhit moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (11) vs (4) Walters#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Walters tries to improve position but can't.
Walters wants to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Walters sneaks back into half guard.
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
Al Jhit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Walters is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walters! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (14) vs (4) Walters
Walters is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Jhit has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Al Jhit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walters is trying desperately to improve position.
Walters doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Walters is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
Walters tries to lock up and control but Al Jhit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walters can't escape the position.
Al Jhit pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Al Jhit goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Walters is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (14) vs (6) Walters#T8#
Al Jhit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Al Jhit 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: Al Jhit (16) vs (6) Walters
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but Walters defending well. #SUB#
Walters is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
Walters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9##SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walters is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (16) vs (8) Walters#SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass. #T10#
Walters won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walters won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Walters advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Walters seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Walters 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.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
#T12#
Al Jhit is trying to control but can't.
Walters is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.#T13##SUB2#
Walters 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.
#SUB2#
Walters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Jhit wants to control but Walters is keeping busy.
Walters is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Al Jhit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Walters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walters trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit is pulling down on Walters's head. It's preventing any offense from Walters, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for a guillotine here but Walters defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
Bazar Al Jhit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Halli vs Pancake
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 21 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Alopodis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walters sprawls well initially but Alopodis persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Walters
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Walters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walters tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg.
Walters keeping hold of Alopodis's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura here.
Walters works his way to full guard. Good work.
Our spies down at at NY Savages inform us that Walters has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters is controlling Alopodis's posture.#T1#
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis prevents Walters from improving his position.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walters is just riding it out for now. Alopodis eventually gives up the hold.
Alopodis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walters! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Walters
Walters tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Alopodis wants to take Walters's back here but Walters is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Walters working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Alopodis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Walters manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alopodis wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy.
Walters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alopodis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alopodis advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (7) vs (0) Walters
Alopodis wants to take Walters's back here but Walters is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Walters is desperately trying to improve his position but Alopodis has a good base and remains in mount.
Walters wants to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.#T3#
Walters slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alopodis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Walters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alopodis defends well.
Walters keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Walters won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount.
Walters manages to get to full guard.
Walters 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: Alopodis (7) vs (2) Walters
Walters wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walters wants to take a breather but Alopodis is having none of it.
Walters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alopodis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alopodis wants to control but Walters passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (5) Walters
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Walters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T5#
Alopodis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walters manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (9) vs (5) Walters
Alopodis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walters's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alopodis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alopodis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (9) vs (9) Walters
Alopodis tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Alopodis defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Walters is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alopodis is defending well though. Walters let's go of the attempt for now.
Alopodis is trying to break free.
#T6#
Walters doesn't have the hooks in and Alopodis manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (11) vs (9) Walters
Walters keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass. #SUB2#
Walters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Walters trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alopodis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (14) vs (9) Walters#T7#
Alopodis working away.
Alopodis wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy.
Alopodis tries to move to mount but Walters blocks the move with his legs.
Walters tries to bench press Alopodis off him but Alopodis keeps the position.
Walters prevents Alopodis from moving into mount.
Walters tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Walters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walters is trying to control Alopodis's posture but Alopodis avoids it.
Walters tries to bench press Alopodis off him but Alopodis keeps the position.
Walters struggling a bit here.
Alopodis moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (16) vs (9) Walters
Alopodis trying to control but Walters is having none of it.
Alopodis pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Alopodis avoids the attempt from Walters to control.
Alopodis pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T9#
Walters tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alopodis mounts Walters! Really nice guard pass there!
Walters sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alopodis works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (19) vs (9) Walters
Walters tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Alopodis is working for a guillotine from mount but Walters frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Alopodis is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Alopodis extends the arm and Walters is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ceph Alopodis!
After the big win, Ceph Alopodis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CWC 312 - Lee vs Huhrera
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Burroughs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burroughs has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Burroughs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Walters is trying to defend but Burroughs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Walters
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB#
Burroughs is working for a kimura but Walters is defending it quite comfortably.
Burroughs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
Walters is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Burroughs is staying active.
Walters works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burroughs being controlled here momentarily.
Walters controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself. #T2#
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Walters trying to keep a closed guard but Burroughs is proving a slippery customer.
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there. #T3#
Walters keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Walters wants to improve his position but instead Burroughs has moved into half guard.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Walters 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.
Burroughs prevents Walters from improving his position.
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB2#
Walters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily.
Burroughs moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Walters
Burroughs controlling from side mount.
Walters tries to buck Burroughs off but Burroughs is having none of it.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Walters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Walters gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Walters gets full guard.
Burroughs passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (8) vs (0) Walters
Burroughs controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Walters tries to buck Burroughs off but Burroughs is having none of it.
Walters keeps trying to improve his position.
Walters manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burroughs's best efforts.
Walters wants to get back to full guard but Burroughs has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (11) vs (0) Walters
Walters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Walters is in all sorts of trouble here.
Walters manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Walters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walters.#SUB2#
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7#
Walters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Walters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burroughs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Burroughs passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (14) vs (0) Walters
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Walters is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burroughs off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (14) vs (4) Walters
Burroughs wants to control his opponent's hands but Walters gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Walters working for a choke but Burroughs is defending well. #SUB2#
Walters is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Burroughs knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Burroughs for a finish.
Walters is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
Burroughs turns into Walters and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (16) vs (4) Walters
Burroughs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9##SUB2#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burroughs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burroughs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burroughs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs passes Walters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burroughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working. #T10#
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Burroughs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Walters! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (19) vs (4) Walters
Burroughs avoids the attempt from Walters to control.
Walters regains half guard.
Walters is positioning himself well to prevent Burroughs advancing to mount.
Burroughs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walters manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walters wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Walters 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: Burroughs (19) vs (6) Walters
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Walters is working for a kimura but Burroughs is defending it quite comfortably.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
#T12##SUB2#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burroughs sees it coming and defends easily.
Burroughs wants to control the action here but instead Walters manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (19) vs (9) Walters
Burroughs is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Walters swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Burroughs is now in Walters's guard. A big mistake from Walters there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (21) vs (9) Walters#SUB2#
Walters has his foot on Burroughs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burroughs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Burroughs pushes his legs off easily.
#T13#
Walters looking to control.
Burroughs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Walters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burroughs stays in close to Walters's body and controls the position.
Burroughs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Walters for as long as he can get away with.#T14#
Walters controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Walters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burroughs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Walters has his foot on Burroughs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burroughs works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Burroughs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Prelims
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Walters gets caught napping as Ramirez dives in and scores a takedown. Walters manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Walters
Walters looking to control.
#SUB2#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walters seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to control the position.
Walters wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Ramirez pushes down on Walters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Walters regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters looking to control but Ramirez passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.#T2#
Walters keeping control of the position.
Ramirez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walters wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
Ramirez passes into side control, despite Walters's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Walters
You can see the frustration on Walters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Walters tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Ramirez working away.#SUB#
Ramirez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ramirez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ramirez wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy.
Walters is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
Walters can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Walters tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
Ramirez working away.
Walters tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working. #SUB#
Ramirez swings around for an armbar but Walters sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Walters
Walters trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez looking to control.
#SUB2#
Walters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramirez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Walters has Ramirez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Walters
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramirez trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Walters is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (4) Walters#T6#
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Walters trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Walters trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Walters keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T8#
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Ramirez pulls Walters in to control the position.
Walters postures up.
#SUB2#
Walters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Walters is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #T9#
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez looking to control but Walters passes into half guard.
Walters works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (7) Walters
Walters tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
Walters controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Walters working for a guillotine from mount but Ramirez is in no mood to give up. #T10#
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Walters maintains control.
Walters trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Walters prevents Ramirez from getting the reversal.
Ramirez is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action.
Walters looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Walters has control of Ramirez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ramirez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T11#
Ramirez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (9) vs (7) Walters
Walters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.#SUB2#
Walters has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramirez stands and throws Walters's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (12) vs (7) Walters
Walters is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walters is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #T12#
Walters can't do much from the bottom here.
Walters is looking for a sweep.
Walters can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Ramirez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Walters is working away. #T13#
Walters tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez working away.
Walters sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Walters is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
#SUB#
Ramirez is working for a kimura but Walters is defending it quite comfortably.
#T14#
Walters is doing well to control the position and prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Halli vs Archer
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burroughs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Walters throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burroughs was covering up waiting for the punch and Walters finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Walters
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walters controls the pace.#SUB#
Burroughs has his foot on Walters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walters works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters stands and throws Burroughs's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (5) Walters#SUB2#
Walters tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burroughs is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Eastern Queens MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs wants to control but Walters postures up.#T1#
Walters in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Walters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burroughs, who protects the arm well.
Walters trying to control the position but Burroughs is working away.
Burroughs is trying to get back to half guard.
Burroughs gets back to half guard.
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Walters is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Walters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burroughs has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Walters is looking for a kimura but Burroughs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walters to get the leverage.
Walters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Walters is keen to just control but Burroughs is a slippery customer.
Walters sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Walters content to control rather than advance.
Walters is trying to control the action in half guard but Burroughs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burroughs sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Walters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burroughs defends it well. #SUB2#
Walters wants to work for an arm triangle but Burroughs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walters wants to free his trapped foot but Burroughs is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Burroughs is concentrating on defense, preventing Walters from advancing position.
Walters stalling. #SUB2#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burroughs sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burroughs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Walters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T5#
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Walters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burroughs is trying to keep Walters in close.
#SUB#
Burroughs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Burroughs trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
Walters wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Burroughs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Burroughs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Walters controlling from the top position.
Burroughs wants to hit a sweep here but Walters passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Burroughs there! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (8) Walters
Burroughs wants to hold on but Walters pushes him away.
Burroughs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Walters avoids the attempt from Burroughs to control.#T8#
Walters content just to control the position here.
Burroughs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (8) Walters
Burroughs controlling from the top position.
Walters trying to control the position.
Walters controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walters is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (10) Walters#T9#
Burroughs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Walters trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Walters stands and throws Burroughs's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (2) vs (13) Walters#SUB2#
Walters goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Burroughs rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Walters's guard! Nice work there by Burroughs! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (13) Walters#T10#
Walters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (15) Walters
Walters trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Walters is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Burroughs trying to control the position.
Walters trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #T11#
Walters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Burroughs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walters defends well.#SUB2#
Walters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walters sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burroughs's guard. #T12#
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walters tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it.
Walters is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Walters 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.
Walters prevents Burroughs from improving his position.#T13#
Burroughs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burroughs working a defensive guard but Walters manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (4) vs (18) Walters
Burroughs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (6) vs (18) Walters
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walters gets back to full guard.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Walters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burroughs defends well.#T14#
Walters trying to keep a closed guard but Burroughs is proving a slippery customer.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving. #SUB2#
Walters isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burroughs stacks Walters on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Burroughs! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (9) vs (18) Walters
Walters is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters trying to remain calm as Burroughs controls from the top position.
Walters is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters wins on points by 18 to 9.
Kevin Walters gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CWC 308 - Steel vs Mondragon
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cubbedge 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: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Walters
Walters seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at NY Savages inform us that Walters has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cubbedge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Walters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Walters controlling the position.
Walters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.#SUB2#
Walters working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cubbedge has passed into half guard!
Walters trying to control but Cubbedge postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters gets full guard.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge 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.#T2##SUB2#
Walters looking for a guillotine here but Cubbedge defends easily.
Walters is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head. It's preventing any offense from Cubbedge , at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Walters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cubbedge defends it easily.
Walters is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up. #T3#
Walters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cubbedge 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Walters
Cubbedge pulls Walters in close to prevent any damage.
Walters wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving. #SUB#
Cubbedge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Walters drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cubbedge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cubbedge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cubbedge ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (2) Walters
Cubbedge controls the position.
Walters wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Walters regains half guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Walters is working from the bottom. #T5#
Walters trying to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walters defends it well.
Walters trying to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Walters wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
Walters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walters.
Walters can't keep his opponent in guard - Cubbedge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cubbedge wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy.
Walters is trying is best to control the position here.
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Walters is working away.
Cubbedge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Walters is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
Walters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.
Walters tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cubbedge won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Walters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Walters has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Cubbedge trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Walters wants to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has moved into half guard.
#T9##SUB2#
Walters looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cubbedge passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (9) vs (2) Walters#SUB#
Cubbedge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walters is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walters looking for a sweep but Cubbedge has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (11) vs (2) Walters
Cubbedge mounts Walters! Really nice guard pass there!
Walters is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Cubbedge avoids the attempt from Walters to control.
Cubbedge controlling his opponent.
Walters is looking to get to half guard.
Cubbedge looking to control but Walters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walters has given up his back here. Will Cubbedge look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (14) vs (2) Walters#T11##SUB#
Cubbedge looking to break Walters's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Walters remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cubbedge will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Walters tries to roll but Cubbedge sticks to his back.
Walters tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Walters bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (14) vs (4) Walters
Walters wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Cubbedge looking to control.
Walters trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Walters wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Walters advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (14) vs (7) Walters#SUB2#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T13##SUB2#
Walters tries for a kimura but Cubbedge is defending well.
Cubbedge is trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge regains half guard.#SUB2#
Walters is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cubbedge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walters. #SUB2#
Walters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cubbedge is just riding it out for now. Walters eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Cubbedge is holding on to half guard well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
A victorious Bart Cubbedge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Ziyaeddin vs Jackson
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walters shoots in looking for a takedown. Alopodis tries to sprawl out of it but Walters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alopodis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Walters shoots in and gets a takedown into Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Walters
Walters trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walters's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Walters
Walters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (4) Walters
Alopodis is trying to control the position but Walters postures up. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Walters defends easily.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (4) Walters#T1#
Walters looking to control.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Walters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alopodis is aware though and is defending well.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving. #SUB2#
Alopodis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters looking to control.
Walters 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.
Alopodis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Walters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis forces his way into half guard.
Walters tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Walters defends it.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis stalling away here and it's allowed Walters to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.
Alopodis trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Alopodis pushes his legs off easily.
Alopodis won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Alopodis advances to half guard.
Alopodis is thwarting Walters's attempts to control the position.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Walters defending well. #T4#
Walters preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walters sees it coming and defends easily.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Walters is defending the position.
Walters preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alopodis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (4) Walters
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alopodis is looking to work his way around to Walters's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T5#
Walters is squirming around, avoiding Alopodis's attempts to control the action.
Walters can't escape the position.
Walters 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.
Alopodis passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (4) Walters
Walters has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (13) vs (4) Walters#SUB#
Alopodis looking for the choke but no joy.
Walters manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alopodis's guard. Nice work there by Walters.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (13) vs (6) Walters#T6#
Walters 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (15) vs (6) Walters
Alopodis advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (18) vs (6) Walters
Walters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alopodis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walters is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alopodis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walters is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (21) vs (6) Walters
Alopodis wants to control the pace but Walters is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Walters prevents Alopodis from taking his back.
Alopodis trying to control but Walters is having none of it.
Alopodis is looking to work his way around to Walters's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Walters is looking to improve his position but Alopodis isn't that keen on the idea.
Walters tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Alopodis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walters is looking to escape.
Walters tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alopodis takes Walters's back. Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (24) vs (6) Walters
Alopodis trying to control momentarily.
Walters breaks Alopodis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (24) vs (8) Walters
Alopodis controlling Walters's posture.
Walters stands and throws Alopodis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (24) vs (11) Walters#T9#
Alopodis tries to buck Walters off but Walters is having none of it.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
Alopodis is not content to let Walters control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alopodis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #T10#
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Walters trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walters's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (26) vs (11) Walters
Walters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walters 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: Alopodis (26) vs (13) Walters#SUB2#
Walters 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.#T11#
Alopodis is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walters passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Walters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walters controlling the pace.
Alopodis is not content to let Walters control the position.#T12##SUB2#
Walters is trying to work for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Walters stalling. #SUB2#
Walters 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.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.
Walters prevents Alopodis from improving his position.#T14##SUB2#
Walters seems to be looking for submissions.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Walters trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (26) vs (16) Walters
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 26 to 16.
Ceph Alopodis gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CWC 305 - Las Vegas
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Walters up against the cage.
Sitsongrit has Walters pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walters manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit wants a takedown but no success here.
Walters tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks.
Walters stops a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Kevin Walters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcinho Sitsongrit.#TD2#
Sitsongrit turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sitsongrit manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Walters (0) vs (4) Sitsongrit
Walters is trying to control Sitsongrit's posture but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Walters is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face as Sitsongrit controls the position. #T1#
Sitsongrit wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy.
Walters is trying to control Sitsongrit's posture but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Walters rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sitsongrit's guard! Nice work there by Walters! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (4) Sitsongrit#T2#
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Walters in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (6) Sitsongrit#SUB#
Walters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walters seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Walters is trying to control the position but Sitsongrit postures up. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Walters 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.#SUB#
Walters has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sitsongrit 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 Walters. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (2) vs (9) Sitsongrit
Walters tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sitsongrit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sitsongrit taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Sitsongrit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Walters is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control from half guard but Walters is working away.
Walters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walters.
Sitsongrit passes Walters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit stalling.
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Walters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sitsongrit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sitsongrit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walters (6) vs (9) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Walters is looking for the choke from the back position but Sitsongrit is controlling his hands well.
Walters has the hooks in. Sitsongrit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Walters working for the choke.
Sitsongrit looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Walters is looking for the choke from the back position but Sitsongrit is controlling his hands well. #T6#
Sitsongrit tries to escape but Walters has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sitsongrit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Walters fails to move to back control.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Sitsongrit is not content to let Walters control the position.
Walters passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (9) vs (9) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Walters works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Walters (12) vs (9) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Sitsongrit staying busy and making it hard for Walters to control. #T8##SUB#
Walters is looking for the choke from the back position but Sitsongrit is controlling his hands well.
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Walters won't let him. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Walters gets his way!
#SUB#
Sitsongrit defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Walters's arms. #SUB#
Walters looking for the choke from the back. #T9##SUB#
Walters is persistently looking for the submission but Sitsongrit is defending it well.
Will Walters go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Walters is hanging on to Sitsongrit's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Walters is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sitsongrit knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sitsongrit for a finish.
Sitsongrit is really stuck here.
Sitsongrit is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Walters working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T10#
Sitsongrit just trying to survive but Walters is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Walters is persistently looking for the submission but Sitsongrit is defending it well.
Sitsongrit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Walters gets his way!
#SUB#
Walters is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sitsongrit is defending well though. Walters let's go of the attempt for now.
Sitsongrit looking very determined here, making life difficult for Walters.
#T11#
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Walters won't let him.
Walters doesn't have the hooks in and Sitsongrit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (12) vs (11) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Walters has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters 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.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Walters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sitsongrit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Walters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sitsongrit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (14) vs (11) Sitsongrit#SUB2#
Walters content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sitsongrit has locked up a guillotine! Sitsongrit's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Walters is holding on here and Sitsongrit must be using up a lot of energy. Walters has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sitsongrit gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Walters vs Steel
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Walters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steel sprawls well initially but Walters persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel is concentrating on defense, preventing Walters from advancing position.
Walters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walters is just content to waste time from the top position. Steel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Walters pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walters to get the leverage.
Walters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Steel controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Walters seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Walters trying to work for an americana but Steel has managed to regain full guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Walters trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T2#
Walters is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walters manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Steel
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Walters's legs - danger averted.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet. #SUB#
Walters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel content to stall in guard here.
Walters controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Walters haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Steel won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Walters trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel forces his way into half guard.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Walters trying to control here.
Steel prevents Walters from improving his position.
Steel controlling the pace.
Steel wants to take a breather but Walters is having none of it.
Walters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.
Steel 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. #T6##SUB#
Walters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Walters seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T7#
Walters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walters seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom. #T8#
Steel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel stands and throws Walters's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (2) vs (5) Steel
Walters wants to control but Steel postures up.
Steel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Walters is trying to work for a sweep but Steel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Walters (2) vs (7) Steel
Steel controlling from mount. #T9#
Walters tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Walters (2) vs (10) Steel
Walters is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Steel.
Steel struggling to keep hold of the position.
Walters breaks Steel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (4) vs (10) Steel#T10#
Walters wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel has Walters pulled in close to control his posture.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (4) vs (12) Steel
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.#T11#
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Steel passes Walters's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walters is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Walters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steel in particular looking to stall.
Walters tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Walters is controlling Steel's trapped leg to prevent Steel from advancing to side control.#T13#
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel is controlling the pace.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Steel controlling the pace.
Walters gets full guard.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Walters trying to control the position.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 12 to 4.
Bjj Steel is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bjj Steel 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:
CWC 303 - Prelims
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown but Walters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Merlin shoots in and drives through. Walters sprawls well.
Walters shoots in and drives through. Merlin sprawls well.#TD2#
Walters throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Merlin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Walters is in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Walters
Walters told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Merlin wants to improve his position but instead Walters has moved into half guard.
Merlin is holding on to half guard well.
Walters is stalling here. Merlin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Walters seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Merlin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (4) vs (2) Walters#SUB#
Merlin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walters is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Merlin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters is looking for a sweep.
Merlin wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy. #T1#
Merlin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Walters will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Merlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Walters for as long as he can get away with.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but Walters denies him.
Walters tries to buck Merlin off but Merlin is having none of it.
The referee asks Merlin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Merlin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Merlin working away.
Walters is looking to reverse the position.
Walters is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Merlin is trying to get an arm triangle but Walters is defending well. #T2#
Merlin trying to control the action but Walters is working from the bottom.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but Walters denies him.
Walters can't do much from the bottom here.
Walters is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walters has one of Merlin's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Walters tries to bench press Merlin off him but Merlin keeps the position. #T3#
Walters prevents Merlin from improving position.
Walters is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Merlin controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but Walters denies him.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working. #T4#
Walters is trying to improve his position.
Merlin wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy.
Walters is looking to reverse the position.
Merlin controlling the position from side mount.
Merlin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Walters! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (6) vs (2) Walters
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Walters is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Merlin looking to control but Walters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merlin prevents Walters from getting the reversal.
Merlin looking to control but Walters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walters tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin controlling from mount. #T6#
Walters slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Merlin is trying to control. Walters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Merlin wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy.
Walters tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Merlin stalling.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Walters defending well. #T7#
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walters trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working. #T8#
Merlin controlling the pace. #SUB#
Merlin seems to be working for a kimura but Walters defends the submission attempt.
Merlin is keen to just control but Walters is a slippery customer.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Walters defending well.
Walters wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Merlin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (9) vs (2) Walters
Merlin trying to control but Walters is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Walters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Walters is in all sorts of trouble here.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Walters is squirming around nicely.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Walters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Walters is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Walters bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (9) vs (4) Walters
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Merlin wants to control but Walters is keeping busy.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Merlin is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Walters is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Merlin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walters.
Merlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Merlin.
Merlin is controlling Walters's posture.#T13#
Walters trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Walters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (9) vs (7) Walters
Merlin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Walters's best efforts.
Walters working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Merlin's thigh. Merlin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Walters passes Merlin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Walters trying to control from half guard but Merlin is working away. #T14#
Merlin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin wants to hit a sweep here but Walters passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Merlin there! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (9) vs (10) Walters
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters avoids the attempt from Merlin to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters wins on points by 10 to 9.
Kevin Walters is the new lightweight champion!
Kevin Walters really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Simone vs Ottke
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Walters. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Walters (4) vs (0) Salvatore#SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Salvatore has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here.
Walters taking a break here but Salvatore is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Walters is working for a submission of some sort.
Walters tries to pass to full mount but Salvatore defends it.
Salvatore tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Salvatore is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Walters is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salvatore trying to control but Walters postures up.
Walters is looking to stall here but Salvatore recovers full guard.
Walters is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at NY Savages that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Walters postures up.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walters trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Salvatore has his foot on Walters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walters works his way back into a safe position though.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Walters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Salvatore's guard.
Salvatore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walters is working away from the top position though.
Salvatore is not content to let Walters control the position.
Salvatore wants to control but Walters is keeping busy.
#T5#
Walters is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (7) vs (0) Salvatore
Salvatore gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvatore avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Walters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salvatore is just riding it out for now. Walters eventually gives up the hold.
Walters is looking to advance position but Salvatore won't allow it. #T6#
Walters is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Salvatore is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura but Salvatore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walters to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB#
Walters has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Salvatore defend it? Walters steps over the head and cranks it - Salvatore is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Walters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Walters!
After the big win, Kevin Walters made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Simone vs Dyon
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Boesku or perhaps it was just good defense by Walters, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Walters closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (0) vs (2) Walters
Walters wants to take a breather but Boesku is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walters performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Walters 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Walters wants to work for an arm triangle but Boesku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walters trying to pass the guard but Boesku defending well.
Walters is thwarting Boesku's attempts to control the position.
Walters is taking a breather. Boesku 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.
Boesku is doing well to control the position and prevent Walters from advancing to side control.
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Boesku is working hard here to advance position.
Boesku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walters's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boesku (4) vs (2) Walters
Walters told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Walters defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Boesku looking to break Walters's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Walters remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Boesku will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boesku not allowing Walters to control his hands. #SUB#
Boesku has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boesku controlling well, preventing Walters from escaping the position.
#T3#
Walters turns into Boesku and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (4) vs (4) Walters
Walters wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.
Walters postures up.
#SUB2#
Walters drops back looking for a leg! Boesku is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boesku manages to kick Walters off! Walters jumps back into Boesku's guard.
Boesku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walters's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (6) vs (4) Walters#SUB2#
Boesku looking to improve position, pressing down on Walters's thigh with his hand. Walters seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Boesku paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Boesku's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Walters picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin Walters!
After the big win, Kevin Walters made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Merlin vs Cubbedge
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Magomedov gets a double leg takedown into Walters's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Walters
Magomedov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walters being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedov trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Walters has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walters might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov passes Walters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walters is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Walters actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (0) Walters#SUB#
Magomedov has hold of Walters's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Walters manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Walters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Walters tries to lock up and control but Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Magomedov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (8) vs (0) Walters#SUB#
Magomedov looking to break Walters's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Walters remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Magomedov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Walters is really stuck here.
Magomedov controlling from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Magomedov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov is really struggling to control Walters but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Magomedov keeps control of the position as Walters tries to break free.
Walters felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Walters trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Magomedov struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Magomedov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Walters knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Walters for a finish.
Walters rolls, trying to escape but Magomedov keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Walters defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Walters manages to reverse the position and now he's in Magomedov's guard. Nice work there by Walters.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (8) vs (2) Walters
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #T4#
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Magomedov is trying to keep Walters in close.
Walters stands and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (8) vs (5) Walters
Magomedov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Walters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Walters eventually gives up the hold.
Walters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Walters wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Walters trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T6#
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov looking to control.
Walters controlling from the top position.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (10) vs (5) Walters#T7#
Walters controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (13) vs (5) Walters
Walters is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov controls the position.
Walters tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Magomedov working away.
Walters is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov controls the position.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Magomedov stalls from top position.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
Walters is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Walters trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov not doing much here.
#T9#
Walters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov passes Walters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magomedov uses his free foot to push down on Walters's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Walters. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (16) vs (5) Walters
Magomedov wants to take Walters's back but he can't do it this time.
Walters is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Walters tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Walters is looking to get to half guard.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Walters regains half guard.
Walters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
Walters is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Magomedov is staying active.
Magomedov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walters! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (19) vs (5) Walters#T11#
Walters is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Walters defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Magomedov.
Magomedov fails to take his opponent's back.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Walters is squirming around nicely.
Walters bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (19) vs (7) Walters
Walters preventing the sweep. #T12##SUB2#
Walters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Walters forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
Walters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Walters is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walters.
Magomedov trying to control here.
#T13#
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magomedov pulls Walters in close to his closed guard and prevents Walters from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedov is trying to keep Walters in close.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.#T14#
Walters postures up.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Magomedov 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.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov wants to hit a sweep here but Walters passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Magomedov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (19) vs (10) Walters
Magomedov is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 19 to 10.
Khalid Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Steel vs Merlin
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Walters shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs has his hands clasped together around Walters's back. He's all about the action.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard but Walters has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (0) Burroughs#SUB#
Walters with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Burroughs tries to hold on but Walters postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Walters looking for a guillotine from mount but Burroughs is having none of it. #T1#
Burroughs 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.
Walters is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walters sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burroughs's guard.
Walters is looking to stall here but Burroughs recovers full guard.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Burroughs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walters's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (5) vs (2) Burroughs#T2#
Walters keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass.
Burroughs controlling from the top position.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walters is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (7) vs (2) Burroughs
Walters wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving. #T3#
Burroughs has his hands on Walters's head, controlling the position.
Walters trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Walters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass. #T4#
Walters stays in close to Burroughs's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Walters drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Burroughs dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (7) vs (4) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Burroughs controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Walters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Walters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burroughs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burroughs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burroughs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burroughs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.#T6#
Walters keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Burroughs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burroughs won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Walters looking to control.
#SUB#
Walters has his foot on Burroughs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burroughs works his way back into a safe position though.
Walters seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Walters being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Walters is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Walters looking to control.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Walters can't keep his opponent in guard - Burroughs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burroughs trying to control from half guard but Walters is working away.
Walters trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Burroughs prevents Walters from improving his position.
Walters won't allow Burroughs to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Burroughs is working for a kimura but Walters is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Burroughs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walters is just riding it out for now. Burroughs eventually gives up the hold.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Walters is defending well.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
Walters manages to get to full guard.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Burroughs stands and throws Walters's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (7) vs (7) Burroughs
Walters is trying to improve his position.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
Burroughs laying and praying for a moment but Walters takes advantage and regains half guard.
Walters wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy.
#T12#
Burroughs is trying to control. Walters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walters wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burroughs is keen to just control but Walters is a slippery customer.#T13#
Walters wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walters is looking to improve his position.
Burroughs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burroughs stalling.
Burroughs prevents Walters from improving his position.
Burroughs trying to mount his opponent but Walters defends it.
Burroughs is thwarting Walters's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Walters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walters.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walters keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Burroughs pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Walters gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Walters takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Kevin Walters really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Camara vs Hirsch
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Walters shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee looks for a takedown but Walters sprawls well.
Walters fails with a takedown attempt.
Morrison Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.#TD#
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Walters
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Walters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Walters told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Walters is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters is looking to improve his position.
Walters keeps trying to improve his position.
Walters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.#T2#
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Walters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Walters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walters is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walters avoid being mounted?
Walters is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Walters is defending well.
Walters wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Walters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walters.
Walters wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Walters wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Walters there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Walters
Walters regains half guard.#SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walters has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Walters trying to control but Lee postures up.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6##SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walters defends it well.
Walters regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walters wants to control the position but Lee says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T7#
Walters trying to control but Lee postures up.
Walters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Walters
Walters struggling a bit here.
Walters manages to get back to half guard.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Walters is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walters avoid being mounted?
Walters is not content to let Lee control the position.
Walters manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Walters looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom. #T9#
Lee postures up.
#SUB2#
Walters working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (11) vs (0) Walters
Walters stops Lee from passing to mount.
Walters is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Walters is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Walters prevents Lee from moving into mount.
Lee controlling from side mount.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Lee working away.#SUB#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Walters is defending well.
Walters struggling a bit here.#T12##SUB#
Lee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Walters rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lee's guard! Nice work there by Walters! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (11) vs (2) Walters#SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Walters pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Walters pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (13) vs (2) Walters
Walters is looking to sweep but instead, Lee has passed into half guard.
Walters tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T13#
Lee moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (16) vs (2) Walters
Walters gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (18) vs (2) Walters
Walters is trying to escape the mount.
Walters bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (18) vs (4) Walters
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T14#
Walters content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walters trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
A very excited looking Morrison Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Camara vs Silva Jr 2
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miyagi defends well and Walters ends up having to push Miyagi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miyagi can't get the takedown.
Walters is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miyagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Walters shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Walters gets underhooks to prevent Miyagi's takedown attempt.
Kevin Walters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koryu Miyagi.
Walters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miyagi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koryu Miyagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters shoots for a takedown but Miyagi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Miyagi moves into range and clinches up with Walters.
Miyagi tries for a takedown but Walters manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Walters is fighting off a takedown attempt but Miyagi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Walters to the mat. Walters regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (0) vs (2) Miyagi#SUB#
Walters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walters is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Walters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miyagi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walters trying to control the position.
#T2#
Miyagi is fighting to break Walters's control of his arms but Walters is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Miyagi passes into half guard.
Miyagi stalling.
Walters is trying to maintain the position but Miyagi is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyagi is controlling the pace.
Walters is pressing down on Miyagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Walters 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.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Walters is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Walters has his foot on Miyagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyagi works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyagi trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Miyagi pushes his legs off easily.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Walters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyagi stays in close to Walters's body and controls the position.
Miyagi pushing down on Walters's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Still in half guard, Miyagi seems content to control.
Miyagi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Walters wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walters is looking to escape.
Walters tries to improve his position but instead Miyagi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Walters (0) vs (8) Miyagi
You can see the frustration on Walters's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Miyagi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Walters trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Walters do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Miyagi doesn't have the hooks in and Walters manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (8) Miyagi
Walters being controlled here momentarily.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Miyagi is pulling down on Walters's head to control his posture. #T7#
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyagi holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyagi is continuing to stall.
Walters's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters pushes down on Miyagi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Walters controlling the action here.
Walters is trying to control. Miyagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Miyagi wants to control the action here but instead Walters manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (8) Miyagi
Miyagi is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyagi is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Walters is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Miyagi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Miyagi shrugs it off.
Miyagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Walters has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyagi stops Walters from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Miyagi tries to lock up and control but Walters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Miyagi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Walters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9##SUB#
Miyagi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Walters has latched onto it... Big trouble! Walters pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Miyagi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Walters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Koryu Miyagi was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 295 Morrison Jr vs Saldini
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Brian Ortega! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Walters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ortega tries to avoid it but Walters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ortega to the ground. Ortega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Walters closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ortega quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ortega (0) vs (2) Walters
The fighters are battling for position here. Ortega manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ortega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ortega looking for a guillotine here but Walters defends easily.
#SUB#
Ortega had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walters defends it easily.#T1#
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters advances to half guard.
Walters is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ortega! Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (0) vs (5) Walters
Ortega wants to hold on but Walters pushes him away.
Ortega holds of for dear life.
Ortega tries to hold on but Walters pushes him away.
Ortega is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ortega tries to control the position but Walters now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ortega (0) vs (8) Walters#T2#
Walters controls the position.
Walters avoiding Ortega 's attempts to control his hands.
Ortega wants to escape the position.
Ortega is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Walters has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Ortega is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Walters has got one arm under Ortega's chin. This could be trouble... Ortega trying to control the other hand but Walters gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ortega has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Wangler vs Galanos
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Walters gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Walters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Burroughs#SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Walters advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (2) Burroughs
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working. #SUB#
Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Walters tries for a kimura but Burroughs is defending well.
What's Burroughs going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Burroughs tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Burroughs is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burroughs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Walters trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burroughs has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burroughs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Walters is trying to control the action in half guard but Burroughs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Walters prevents Burroughs from improving his position.
Walters trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Walters prevents Burroughs from improving his position.#SUB#
Walters is working for a submission of some sort.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard but Walters has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (8) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Walters is taking a breather. Burroughs 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.#T5#
Burroughs wants to control but Walters is keeping busy.
Burroughs regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burroughs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burroughs 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.#T6#
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.#SUB#
Walters drops back looking for a leg! Burroughs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burroughs manages to kick Walters off! Walters jumps back into Burroughs's guard.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Walters is now in half guard.
Walters trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Walters seems to be working for a kimura but Burroughs defends the submission attempt.
Burroughs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Burroughs is trying to control but can't.
Walters tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it.
Walters is trying to control the action in half guard but Burroughs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Walters is working for a kimura but Burroughs is defending it quite comfortably.
Burroughs is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard. #T8#
Burroughs is controlling Walters's trapped leg to prevent Walters from advancing to side control.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is defending well.
Burroughs is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burroughs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Walters is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Walters is working for a submission of some sort.
Burroughs is controlling Walters's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T9#
Burroughs is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Walters trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Walters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walters stalling away here and it's allowed Burroughs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T10#
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walters manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (8) vs (4) Burroughs
Walters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (10) vs (4) Burroughs
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burroughs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (10) vs (6) Burroughs#SUB2#
Burroughs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Walters manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burroughs has Walters in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (12) vs (6) Burroughs
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #T11#
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Burroughs wants to control the position but Walters says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burroughs is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Burroughs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burroughs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Burroughs is trying to keep Walters in close.
Walters seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Walters has gone for a leg lock! Burroughs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Walters's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (12) vs (8) Burroughs#T13#
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Burroughs controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Burroughs drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Walters dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (14) vs (8) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass. #T14#
Burroughs is controlling Walters's posture.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters postures up.
Walters wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Walters postures up.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
Burroughs pulls Walters in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Kevin Walters managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyagi pushes Walters up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Walters jumps into guard, dragging Miyagi to the mat.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Walters isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Miyagi stacks Walters on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Miyagi! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (3) vs (0) Walters
Walters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miyagi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walters's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters is trying to improve his position.
Walters is trying to control Miyagi's posture but Miyagi avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Miyagi controls the position from side control.
Walters regains half guard.
Miyagi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Walters wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Miyagi seems content to control.#T2#
Walters wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
Walters is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walters avoid being mounted?
Miyagi stalling.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
Walters told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Walters won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Walters actively working from the bottom here.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Walters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyagi pulls his head out easily.
Miyagi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walters! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (6) vs (0) Walters
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Walters to control.#T4#
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Walters tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Walters is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walters is looking to escape. #T5#
Walters is looking to get to half guard.
Walters looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (9) vs (0) Walters
A bit of a pause in the action here. Miyagi controlling the positon.
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Walters for as long as he can get away with.
Miyagi'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.#T6#
Miyagi continues to stall.
Miyagi keeps control of the position as Walters tries to break free.
Walters trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Walters do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T7#
I really don't envy Walters right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Walters manages to reverse the position and now he's in Miyagi's guard. Nice work there by Walters.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (9) vs (2) Walters
Walters is looking to advance position but Miyagi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (13) vs (2) Walters
Walters wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.#T8#
Miyagi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miyagi prevents Walters from getting the reversal.
Walters tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Walters is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Miyagi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (16) vs (2) Walters
A bit of a pause in the action here. Miyagi controlling the positon.
Walters just trying to survive but Miyagi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Walters might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miyagi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Walters rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
#T10#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Miyagi controlling the positon.
Walters just trying to survive but Miyagi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Miyagi is hanging on to Walters's back as he tries to escape.
Walters staying busy and making it hard for Miyagi to control.
Walters is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miyagi.
Walters looking very determined here, making life difficult for Miyagi.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Miyagi controlling the positon.#T11#
Miyagi keeps control of the position as Walters tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Miyagi controlling the positon.
Walters trying to control the action but Miyagi just sinks the hooks in.
Walters turns into Miyagi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (16) vs (4) Walters
Miyagi wants to control the position but Walters says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T12#
Miyagi trying to control but Walters postures up.
Still in half guard, Walters seems content to control.#SUB2#
Walters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Walters seems to be looking for submissions.
Walters tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it.
Walters not doing much here.
#T13##SUB2#
Walters is looking for a kimura here.
Miyagi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Miyagi is trying to hold Walters in close to prevent damage but Walters has managed to pass into half guard.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg.
Walters not doing much here.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyagi avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Koryu Miyagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Nastula shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Walters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walters.#SUB#
Nastula is posturing up here but Walters has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nastula tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nastula has to tap! Slick submission there by Walters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Walters!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kevin Walters made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
EFC 33
Date: Nov 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Lester slips a straight right by Walters.
Lester misses with a straight right.
Walters stuns Lester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lester.
Walters defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand.
Walters defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand.
Lester scores with a nice head shot.
Lester lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD#
Walters fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lester to the ground. Walters is now in Lester's guard.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Lester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lester wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lester's head.
Lester looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Walters's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walters throws a big elbow that misses.
Lester wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Lester is still trying to improve position.
Walters scoring with some ground and pound.
Lester can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walters controls the pace.
Walters won't allow Lester to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters is stalling in the full guard.
Walters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Walters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walters is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at NY Savages that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lester wants to sweep but no luck.
Lester looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Walters lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester misses with a straight right.
Walters looks for a takedown but Lester sprawls well.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Walters tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Lester on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Walters gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lester.
A cross from Lester lands.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester throws a hook but Walters avoids it easily.
Walters moves out of range of the strikes.
Walters throws a big counter combination but Lester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Walters moves out of range as Lester strikes.
Walters slips a jab from Lester.
Lester thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Walters wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Walters doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Walters.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walters was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Walters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester.
Lester cracks Walters with a good jab.
Lester lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester missing with a left hand there. Walters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lester swings widly with a right hand
and Walters counters with a nice uppercut.
Lester scores with a jab to the head.
Lester is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Walters had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Good shot there by Lester.
Walters staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lester.
Lester misses with a looping right.
Walters is looking to counter punch.
Lester misses with a wild body shot.
Lester lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Moe Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lester misses with an uppercut
and Walters counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Walters moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lester misses with an uppercut. Walters saw that one coming.
Walters moves out of range as Lester strikes.
Walters seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Walters's shoulder, as Walters tries to avoid the shot.
Lester cracks Walters with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lester slips under a jab.
Lester misses with a hook. Walters ducked under it nicely.
Lester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Walters throws a big shot that misses.
Lester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Walterss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Walters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester throws a body punch but Walters moves out of range.
Lester keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lester throws an off balance right hand
and Walters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lester looks to land a right hand but Walters moved out of range.
Walters was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Walters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester.
Walters went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lester throws an off balance right hand
letting Walters counter with a right hand.
Lester misses with a hook. Walters ducked under it nicely.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walters moves away.
Walters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab.
Lester might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lester throws an off balance right hand
and Walters counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Walters moves out of range of the strikes.
Walters throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it.
Walters just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Walters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester.
Walters takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Walters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester.
Walters takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
Lester throws a body punch but Walters moves out of range.
Walters thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lester connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lester misses with a looping right.
Lester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walters slips under a jab.
Walters was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lester lands a jab to the head.
Lester misses with a left hand
letting Walters counter with a right hand.
Lester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Walters momentarily.
Lester throws a lazy right hand but Walters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lester throws a hook but Walters blocks it.#CL#
Lester gets tackled into the cage by Walters. Walters maintains the clinch.
Lester avoiding damage.
#T3#
Walters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lester avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Walters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lester will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walters up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lester takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Walters looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walters blocking some punches.
#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.
Walters is trying to drag Lester to the mat but Lester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Walters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Walters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Walters has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Walters has his foot on Lester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lester works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lester connects with a couple of short punches.
Lester loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lester sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lester would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lester wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walters.
Walters is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lester cracks Walters with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Walters blocks a jab.
Walters throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Lester. That snapped Walters's head back.
Lester misses with an uppercut. Walters saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Walters tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lester loads up on a big right hand but Walters slips the punch.
Walters takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walters moves out of range of the strikes.
Walters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester.
Walters looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Walters throws out a loose jab but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lester throws a body shot but no joy.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Walters.
A big left from Lester misses.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Walters on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walters lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lester throws a hook but Walters blocks it.
Lester comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Walters throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Walters.
A jab from Lester misses.
Nice defenses there by Walters.#T2#
Walters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Walters's head but Walters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walters takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walters.
Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walters.
A jab from Lester misses. #TD#
Walters looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Walters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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. Walters connects with a nice short shot to Lester's temple.
Walters wants to take a breather but Lester is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Well, if Walters is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Walters lands a nice short elbow.
Walters wants to take a breather but Lester is having none of it. #SUB#
Walters 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.
Lester is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lester avoid being mounted?
Walters sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walters is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Walters throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walters stalling.
Lester looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kevin Walters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lester wants to control but Walters is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lester looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester really dominated that 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. And we move into the final round!#R4#
Lester misses with a looping right.
Walters went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Walters takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Walters.
Walters slips under a jab.
Walters lands with an uppercut that bounces Lester off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walters waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walters lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Lester avoids the body shot from Walters.
Walters shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lester avoids the body shot from Walters.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester scores with a jab to the jaw.
Walters slips a straight right by Lester.
It looked like Walters was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lester.
A jab from Lester misses.
Walters slips under a jab from Lester.
Lester slips under a jab.
Lester misses the jab.
Walters is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Lester misses.
Walters is looking to counter punch.
Walters's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Walters scrambles back to his feet.
Walters throws a good cross that connects.
Moe Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Lester throws a hook but Walters blocks it.
Walters works Lester's body with a nice hook.
Lester throws a lazy right hand but Walters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Walters has closed the distance and engaged Lester in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester has had enough of the clinch but Walters keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Lester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Lester.
Lester keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Walters was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lester.
Walters looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range.
Walters misses with a body shot.
Walters slips a jab from Lester.
Lester moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Walters throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester.
Walters throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it.
Walters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lester defends well and Walters ends up having to push Lester into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walters has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lester is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Walters tightens his grip and picks Lester up, before dumping him to the ground. Lester manages to land in guard.
Lester being controlled here, momentarily.
Walters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lester works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walters wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving.
Walters stops Lester from standing up.
Kevin Walters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lester being controlled here, momentarily.
Walters stopping the sweep attempt from Lester.
Walters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lester wants to stand but Walters is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Walters walks into a jab.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Lester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moe Lester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walters moves away.
Walters throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moe Lester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lester winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Moe Lester!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Moe Lester!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Moe Lester!
Moe Lester wins by unanimous decision!
Moe Lester 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:
EFC 30
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Hornblower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hornblower misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Walters counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Walters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hornblower is looking to stand back up but Walters counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hornblower .
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Walters working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Walters looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hornblower with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Walters working over Hornblower with some ground and pound. Hornblower looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters is controlling the pace.
#ES#
Hornblower has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Walters is on him like a limpet, forcing Hornblower back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Hornblower has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Walters tries to pull guard but Hornblower holds him up against the cage and eventually Walters drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Walters manages to pull guard.
Hornblower wants to stand but Walters has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Walters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hornblower defends it easily.
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hornblower is one step ahead there.
Walters is pulling down on Hornblower 's head. It's preventing any offense from Hornblower , at least for the moment.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Hornblower pushes his legs off easily.
Hornblower tries to stand but Walters is controlling from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Hornblower . Those never looked like landing.
Hornblower misses with a kick to the body
and Hornblower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hornblower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Walters misses with a straight left.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Hornblower .
Hornblower tries to close the distance and clinch but Walters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walters lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hornblower misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Walters counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walters. #ES#
Hornblower pushes Walters off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hornblower throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Walters decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hornblower 's guard.
Hornblower wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Walters manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Hornblower tries to kick Walters off but Walters keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Walters is taking a breather. Hornblower 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.
Hornblower wants to get back to his feet.
Hornblower is trying to escape back to his feet but Walters uses the scramble to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hornblower 's face as Walters controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Walters dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Walters avoids a kick to the body.
Hornblower misses with the combination.
Hornblower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Walters steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hornblower .
Hornblower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Walters checks it well.
Hornblower gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hornblower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hornblower . Walters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hornblower looks to land a body kick but Walters moved away.
Walters is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower looks to score with a jab to the body but Walters is just out of range.
Hornblower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Walters appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Walters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hornblower throws out the jab.
Hornblower throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Walters counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hornblower won't be happy with that. #T1#
Walters cracks Hornblower with a big elbow.
Walters grinds an elbow into Hornblower 's temple. #SUB2#
Walters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hornblower is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hornblower is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hornblower seems a little lost for a moment, as Walters dominates the positioning.
Hornblower is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters landing strikes. #T2#
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Hornblower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Hornblower is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Walters has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Walters works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Walters wants to control but Hornblower is keeping him busy.
Hornblower wants to get back to his feet but Walters drags him back down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Hornblower is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Walters goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hornblower rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Walters's guard! Nice work there by Hornblower !
Walters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Walters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Hornblower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hornblower scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Walters manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hornblower wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T4#
Hornblower taking shots to the head.
Hornblower trying desperately to get to his feet.
Walters sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hornblower is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Walters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Hornblower throws a jab but it's blocked by Walters.
Walters tries to counter with a clinch but Hornblower shakes him off and moves away.
Hornblower throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Walters counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hornblower is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Walters dives into side control.
#REVR#
Hornblower wants to get back to his feet but Walters drags him back down.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Hornblower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Walters scores with a couple of short elbows.
Walters wants to control but Hornblower is keeping him busy.
Hornblower is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Walters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Walters in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Hornblower is letting Walters control him for a moment.
Hornblower wants to get back to his feet.
Hornblower seems a little lost for a moment, as Walters dominates the positioning.
Walters landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Walters prevents Hornblower from escaping the position.#T3#
Walters content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hornblower doesn't manage to clinch there - Walters circles away.
Hornblower takes a swing at Walters's ribcage but misses.
Walters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hornblower defends it well.#CL#
Hornblower has Walters up against the cage in a clinch.
Walters blocks a body shot from Hornblower .
Hornblower throws a punch but it's blocked by Walters.
Hornblower misses with the head strike.
Walters prevents a body shot from Hornblower . #T4#
Hornblower swings wildly with an uppercut but Walters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hornblower lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Walters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walters slips under a jab.
And Walters tries to counter it with a takedown but Hornblower pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hornblower closes the distance but Walters moves to the side
and Walters counters with a stiff right hand.
Horacio Hornblower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters thuds his right hand into Hornblower 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Walters fails to land with a series of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hornblower misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Walters counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hornblower wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Walters manages to pass to side control.
Hornblower wants to stand back up but Walters manages to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Walters really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R4##CL#
Hornblower fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walters, pushing him back against the cage.
Hornblower taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hornblower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walters tries to pull guard but Hornblower forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hornblower misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Walters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hornblower throws a looping overhand right but Walters ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Hornblower #TD2#
and Walters counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Walters stops Hornblower from getting back to his feet.
Hornblower scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Walters manages to mount him!
#T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Walters cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Walters working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hornblower squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Walters sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hornblower is in a horrible position here. Walters smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC2#Hornblower is rocked!
A big strike lands for Walters! That's really hurt Hornblower and he's turned his back - Walters keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Walters jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HFC 102 - Tai Kung vs Izmaylov
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Fork drives through and clinches with Walters against the cage.
#TD2#
Walters has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fork is trying to keep an underhook but Walters manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fork keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fork avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walters.
Fork might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fork is trying to stand.
Walters wants to control but Fork is keeping him busy.
Walters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Walters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fork is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Walters is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fork reverses the position - he's now on top in Walters's guard.
Walters trying to keep a closed guard but Fork is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Walters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Fork from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Walters is trying to control the position but Fork postures up.
Walters keeping full guard, as Fork tries to pass.
Walters wants to control but Fork passes easily into half guard.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Fork is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Walters actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Walters actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fork is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Fork backs off Walters throws a huge counter combo but Fork manages to avoid it all.
The fighters circling - Fork throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Walters releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fork throws a big shot that misses.
Walters throws a hook but Fork blocks it.
Fork tries to close the distance and clinch but Walters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walters changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Walters lands a jab.
Fork tries to clinch but Walters moves out of range. #T4#
Walters takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Walters blocks a jab.
And Walters tries to counter it with a takedown but Fork pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Fork has Walters up against the cage in a clinch.
Walters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fork swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fork throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walterss head.
Fork makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fork tries to throw a body punch but Walters avoids it by throwing Fork back against the cage. #TD2#
Walters drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Walters working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fork has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Forky Fork 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#
Fork throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fork lands a nice shot to the body.
Fork lands a nice shot that snaps Walters's head back.
Fork lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Fork rushes Walters and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Walters turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Walters working the strikes but Fork uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Walters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walters seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Walters is looking to advance position but Fork won't allow it. #T1#
Walters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fork does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walters is stalling here. Fork is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Walters seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fork has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Walters is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Walters sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Walters is trying to maintain the position but Fork is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Walters wants to control the action here but instead Fork manages to pass to full mount!
Walters tries to reverse the position but Fork maintains control.
Fork wants to control the pace but Walters is squirming around nicely.
Fork controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Walters is looking to get to half guard.
Fork looking to control and managing it successfully.
Walters is working to get back to half guard.
Walters wants to control but Fork is having none of it.
Walters gets back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, if Fork is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Walters trying to get back to full guard but Fork takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Walters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walters keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Forky Fork 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from Fork.
Fork throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walters.
Forky Fork seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Fork.
Fork tries to close the distance and clinch but Walters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walters tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fork. Walters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fork is looking to clinch.
Walters is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fork slips a jab from Walters.
Fork is looking to wear down Walters with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fork tries to clinch but Walters moves away
and Walters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fork throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Walters counters with a shoot takedown. Fork fights it but they end up in guard.
Fork controlling the position.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Fork is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forky Fork overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walters with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Fork is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walters preventing the sweep.
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fork can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The strikes coming from Walters are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Walters crashes against the mat.
The referee asks Walters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Walters prefers to stall for the moment though.
Walters working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Forky Fork is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walters fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Walters trying to control the position but Fork is working away.
Walters wants to control for a moment but Fork uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Walters is taking a breather. Fork 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.#T3#
Walters throws a strike but Fork avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Walters's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fork is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fork sizes up Walters with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fork fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walters manages to avoid it.
Fork misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Walters holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Walters is trying to trip Fork. He has hold of a leg but Fork is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Walters persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kevin Walters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fork has control of Walters's left arm, preventing Walters from doing any damage.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Fork is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Walters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fork manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Walters has Fork in his guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walters is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Walters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fork 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forky Fork! |
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Event:
HFC 97 - Leifsson vs Krutel
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Bang swings for the body but Walters moves out of range.
Bang avoids the body shot from Walters.
Bang tries to clinch up but Walters circles away and keeps his distance.
Bang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walters circles away quickly and effectively.
Walters with the counter takedown but Bang avoids it easily.
Bang misses with a hook.
Walters wants to counter with a clinch but Bang pushes him away.
Walters thuds a left hand into Bang's body.#CL#
Bang rushes Walters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walters blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Bang manages to break the clinch.
Walters throws a body shot but no joy.
Walters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walters moves away.
Bang wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang scores with a nice right hand.
Bang swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Walters counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Bang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Bang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walters blocking some punches.
Bang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walters tries to pull guard but Bang won't allow it.
Lemmy Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.
Walters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bang to keep the fight standing.
Bang prevents the takedown attempt.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walters looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Bang.
Bang misses with the head strike.
Walters has Bang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Bang.
Walters tries for a takedown but Bang manages to get underhooks.
Bang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walters looks winded!
Walters is trying to pull guard but Bang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Bang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bang lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bang scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bang.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang lands with a light punch inside.
Bang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Walters is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Bang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bang throws a punch but it's blocked by Walters.
Bang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bang throws a head punch that misses.
Bang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bang.
Bang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bang.
Walters tries to pull guard but Bang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Walters tries to score a body lock takedown but Bang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bang prevents the takedown attempt.
Walters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bang walks away with a smile on his face. Walters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bang throws a shot from downtown. Walters moves away and avoids it.
Walters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Walters slips the punch.
Walters with the counter takedown but Bang avoids it easily.
Walters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walters has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Some wild striking there from Bang.
Bang lands with an uppercut that bounces Walters off the cage and back into range.
Walters throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Walters is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bang rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Bang throws a good cross that connects.
Lemmy Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang tries to clinch up but Walters circles away and keeps his distance.
Walters takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bang misses with a looping right.
Bang throws a jab when Walters was well out of range.
Walters on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Walters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bang defends it well.
Walters misses with a straight left.
Walters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bang defends it nicely.
Walters slips a jab from Bang.
Bang throws an overhand right that lands on Walters's shoulder, as Walters tries to avoid the shot.
Walters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Bang there.
Bang tries to clinch but Walters is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lemmy Bang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walters throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Bang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bang throws a hook to the side of Walters's head but Walters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Walters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemmy Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
Bang looks to land a right hand but Walters moved out of range.
Walters digs a good hook to Bang's body.
Walters slips a jab from Bang.
Walters tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bang lands a body shot.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walters manages to avoid it.
Walters is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bang tries to bum rush Walters with a series of wild strikes but Walters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Walters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Walters's head backwards.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walters fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walters avoids the body shot from Bang.
#T1#
Nice shot lands for Bang.
Bang lands with a good body shot.
Bang moves in looking to clinch but Walters pushes him off.
Walters swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bang throws out a loose jab but Walters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walters throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
Walters moves away from the strike by Bang.
Walters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang throws a good cross that connects.
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Bang misses.
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walters with the counter takedown but Bang avoids it easily.#CL#
Bang clinches with his opponent.
Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walters can do to turn this around?
Bang gets through Walters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bang misses with the head strike.
A short left from Bang. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang lands with a right to the head.
Bang is pressed up against the cage. Walters has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bang down to the mat. Bang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bang misses with a lunging right hand
and Walters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Walters.
#BC#
Bang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
Bang misses with a hook. Walters ducked under it nicely.
Bang throws a jab when Walters was well out of range.
Walters slips a straight right by Bang.
The crowd cheers as Bang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Walters doesn't seem phased though.
Bang swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Walters counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bang is not content to let Walters control the position.
Bang wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Walters is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Bang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Walters is just content to waste time from the top position. Bang takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Walters stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Bang has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Walters manages to get his head free but now Bang has transitioned to an armbar! Walters grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Bang! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lemmy Bang!
An out of breath Lemmy Bang 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:
HFC 90 - Bigg vs Krutel
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Tidd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walters rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tidd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walters scores with a hook.
Tidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tidd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walters misses with a straight left.
Walters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tidd swivels and escapes.
Walters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tidd moves away.
Tidd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tidd throws a series of punches but Walters moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd looks to throw the jab but Walters is out of range.
Tidd misses with a double jab.
Walters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tidd.
No luck for Tidd with that takedown attempt. #T1##TD2#
Tidd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Walters to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Walters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tidd looking for a sweep. Not yet Tidd, not yet.
Walters is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Walters won't allow Tidd to sweep him here.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving. #T2#
Walters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Tidd is retaining full guard.
Walters throwing strikes from guard but Tidd blocks nicely.
Tidd keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tidd is pulling down on Walters's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Walters misses with a looping right.
Tidd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Walters lands a lovely overhand right.
Tidd walks into a stiff left hand from Walters.
Walters misses the shot to the body.
Walters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tidd.
Walters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tidd.#T3##CL2#
Walters has closed the distance and engaged Tidd in a clinch.
Walters is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tidd is defending well for now.
Tidd goes for a takedown attempt but Walters pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tidd tries to clinch up.
Tidd throws an overhand right that lands on Walters's shoulder, as Walters tries to avoid the shot.
Tidd misses with an uppercut. Walters saw that one coming.
Tidd swings for the body but Walters moves out of range.
Tidd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Walters breaks from the clinch.
Walters avoids the body shot from Tidd.
Walters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tidd misses with a straight right.
Walters is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tidd throws a hook to the side of Walters's head but Walters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Walters tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Tidd counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Walters!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walters is looking for a sweep.
Walters keeps trying to improve his position.
Walters avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tidd.
Walters gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Walters has his hands clasped together around Tidd's back. He's all about the action.
Tidd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walters trying to control but Tidd postures up.
Tidd prevents Walters from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Walters will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tidd avoids the body shot from Walters.
Walters throws a body shot but no joy.
Tidd slips a straight right by Walters.
Tidd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tidd throws a series of punches but Walters avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Tidd does no damage. #TD2#
Walters shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Walters was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tidd keeps working.
Tidd can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters controls the position.
Tidd is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at UnderGround BJJ & MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tidd is looking for a sweep.
Tidd is working hard here to advance position.
Walters is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tidd will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1##SUB2#
Walters tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Walters trying to control the action but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Tidd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tidd trying to remain calm as Walters controls from the top position.
Walters's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tidd is working to avoid the ground and pound but Walters connects with a decent elbow.
Walters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tidd is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Tidd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tidd is being controlled here.
Kevin Walters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walters trying to control the action but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Tidd is trying to get back to half guard.
Walters scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Walters.
Walters working the head with strikes.
Tidd tries to buck Walters off but Walters is having none of it.
Tidd seems a little lost for a moment, as Walters dominates the positioning.
Walters in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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.
Tidd is trying to control Walters's posture but Walters avoids it.
Tidd is letting Walters control him for a moment.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Tidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tidd is letting Walters control him for a moment. #T4#
Tidd is looking to regain half guard here but Walters keeps moving and retains side control.
Walters controlling the position from side mount.
Tidd tries to improve position but can't.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Tidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters controlling the position from side mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tidd moves away.
Joe Tidd is winning the standup battle so far.
Walters throws a looping overhand right but Tidd ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Walters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tidd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Walters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tidd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walters.
Tidd misses with a few strikes there.
Walters swings for the body but Tidd moves out of range.
Tidd is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Walters's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A big right from Tidd misses.
Walters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tidd is fending him off so far but Walters persists. Nope, Tidd circles away and we're back to standing.
Tidd avoids the body shot from Walters.
#CL#
Tidd clinches up against the cage.
Tidd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walters pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tidd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walters avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walters avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Tidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tidd has Walters pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walters manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Walters works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Walters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Walters pushes down on Tidd's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Tidd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walters's back!
Tidd avoiding Walters 's attempts to control his hands.
Tidd connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Walters to escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Tidd manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Tidd gets his hands free as Walters looks to control.
Tidd throwing sloppy strikes.
Tidd controlling well, preventing Walters from escaping the position.
#T2#
Walters trying to control the action but Tidd just sinks the hooks in.
Tidd tries to get the hooks in deep but Walters pushed the leg off.
Tidd scores with strikes from the back.
Walters rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Walters keeping control of the position.
Tidd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walters tries to get to full guard but Tidd has control of the leg.
Tidd slips a nice elbow through Walters's hands, connecting with Walters's forehead.#T3#
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walters.
Tidd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Walters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walters is trying to keep Tidd in close.
Tidd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tidd lands a couple of digs.
Tidd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tidd stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.
Walters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Tidd sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Tidd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tidd lands a couple of digs.
Walters has control of Tidd's left arm, preventing Tidd from doing any damage.
Joe Tidd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Walters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tidd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Tidd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walters 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HFC 85 - Sosa vs Bulb III
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Walters throws a hook but Hematopoye avoids it easily.
Hematopoye pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Walters back to the cage. Hematopoye follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hematopoye throws a body punch but Walters moves out of range.
Walters swings for the body but Hematopoye moves out of range.
Walters takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hematopoye darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hematopoye lands a two punch combo.
Hematopoye throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walters gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Walters gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nou Hematopoye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hematopoye throws a lazy uppercut
letting Walters counter with a right hand.
Hematopoye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Hematopoye throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Walters counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hematopoye throws a body punch but Walters moves out of range.
Walters looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hematopoye misses with a left hand
and Walters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hematopoye jabs Walters to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Hematopoye looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hematopoye with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Walters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hematopoye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hematopoye is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Walters is looking to sweep but instead, Hematopoye has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hematopoye jumps into side control!
Hematopoye works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hematopoye is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters manages to get back to half guard.
Hematopoye is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walters is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hematopoye jumps into side control!#T3#
Hematopoye landing a few strikes.
Hematopoye working away.
Hematopoye trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
Walters tries to bench press Hematopoye off him but Hematopoye keeps the position.
Hematopoye wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy.
Walters is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hematopoye working the ground and pound from side control.
Walters struggling a bit here.
Walters is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Hematopoye working the body and head with strikes.
I wouldn't like to be where Walters is right now.
Walters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hematopoye wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hematopoye throws an elbow but Walters slips to the side and avoids it well.
Walters can't do much from the bottom here.
Walters is looking for a sweep.
Walters on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hematopoye trying to control the action but Walters is working from the bottom.
Walters gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nou Hematopoye 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#
Hematopoye misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Hematopoye gets the takedown into side control.
Hematopoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
Walters tries to buck Hematopoye off but Hematopoye is having none of it.
Walters is still trying to improve position.
Walters 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hematopoye seems to be looking for submissions.
Hematopoye lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hematopoye frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Walters 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.
Hematopoye lands with a punch from half guard.
Hematopoye throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hematopoye seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hematopoye trying to mount his opponent but Walters defends it.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions off his back.
Hematopoye is trying to control the action in half guard but Walters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Walters wants to get back to full guard but Hematopoye has passed into side control.
Walters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hematopoye wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walters sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hematopoye lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Walters wants to control but Hematopoye is keeping busy.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
Walters gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Walters working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hematopoye has passed into half guard!
Walters trying to control here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
Walters moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Hematopoye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hematopoye has managed to get both his arms back between Walters's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Walters working for a triangle but Hematopoye defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hematopoye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nou Hematopoye dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Walters misses with a looping left.
Hematopoye stuns Walters with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hematopoye fails to land with a series of punches.
Hematopoye throws a hook to the side of Walters's head but Walters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walters waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hematopoye.
Walters misses the shot to the body.
Nou Hematopoye is winning the standup battle so far.
Hematopoye defending well as Walters loads up on a big left hand.
Hematopoye slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hematopoye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hematopoye throws a right hand that misses
and Walters counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hematopoye. Walters does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Walters was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hematopoye bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Hematopoye throws a big shot that misses.
Walters now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No joy there for Walters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hematopoye misses with a wild combination.
Hematopoye changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walters has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hematopoye throws an overhand right that lands on Walters's shoulder, as Walters tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Walters was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hematopoye misses with a hook
and Walters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walters cracks Hematopoye with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hematopoye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walters lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Hematopoye takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walters misses with an uppercut. Hematopoye saw that one coming.
Hematopoye throws a lazy right hand but Walters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Hematopoye looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Walters desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Hematopoye is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Walters has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hematopoye escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hematopoye!#T3#
Walters can't do much from the bottom here.
Hematopoye trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
Hematopoye in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Walters is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hematopoye's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nou Hematopoye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walters is looking to improve his position.
Kevin Walters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hematopoye perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Hematopoye is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hematopoye takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walters has a hand on Hematopoye's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hematopoye takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Walters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walters throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hematopoye. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Nou Hematopoye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hematopoye 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nou Hematopoye!
A victorious Nou Hematopoye thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC 78 - Nofud vs Petrov
Date: Jun 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Walters blocks a low kick nicely.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walters.
Demenok connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Walters.
Walters moves into range and connects with a jab.
Demenok misses with a wild combination.
Demenok slips a straight right by Walters.
And Demenok counters with a quick kick to the body but Walters blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Walters digs a good hook to Demenok's body.
Demenok misses with a few strikes there.
Walters throws out a counter right but Demenok avoids it with no problem.
Demenok lands a nice looking kick to the body. Walters takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Demenok scores with the left hand. Walters knows he should have avoided that one.
Walters looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Walters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walters has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Demenok is looking to slow Walters down with leg kicks.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walters.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Walters's front leg but catches the back leg as Walters tries to avoid it.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Walters. That snapped Demenok's head back.
#T2#
Walters avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Demenok scores with a kick to the midsection.
Demenok throws a hook but Walters blocks it.
Walters throws out a counter right but Demenok avoids it with no problem.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Walters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walters to score with a decent uppercut.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Demenok.
Walters loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Demenok tries to clinch but Walters is having none of it. #T3#
Walters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Walters.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Walters.
Demenok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walters to score with a decent uppercut.
Walters moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Demenok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Demenok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Walters on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demenok swings for the body but Walters moves out of range.
Demenok lands a jab.#T4#
Demenok takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demenok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demenok there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been told by Demenok's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walters ducks right into an uppercut from Demenok.
Walters misses with a lunging right hand
and Demenok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Walters's knee momentarily.
Walters lands with a shot to the body.
Demenok tries a head kick but it misses.
Walters throws out a counter right but Demenok avoids it with no problem.
Demenok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walters moves away.
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok dominated that 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.#R2#
Walters throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok slips under a jab.
Walters connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Walters misses its intended target.
Demenok lands a nice looking kick to the body. Walters takes a step back to recover.
Demenok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walters can do to turn this around?
Demenok walks into a left hand.
Demenok lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Demenok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Walters momentarily.
Demenok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Walters misses the target.
Walters throws a poor cross that misses
and Demenok counters with a nice kick to the body.
Demenok's corner calls for a 1-2. Demenok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Demenok misses.
Rukter Demenok is winning the standup battle so far.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Walters is just out of range.
Demenok looks for the body kick but Walters saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walters! But no joy.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Walters.
Demenok throws a jab when Walters was well out of range.
It seemed like Walters was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok misses with a straight left.
Walters is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Demenok with a body shot.#T2#
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Walters cracks Demenok with a good jab.
Demenok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demenok lands a lovely overhand right.
A good leg kick by Demenok.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Walters might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Demenok has got the better of the exchanges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok throws a front kick that sends Walters stumbling back into the cage.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walters.
Demenok misses with a head kick.
Walters throws out a counter right but Demenok avoids it with no problem.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Demenok looks to throw a body kick
and Walters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Walters throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok throws the kick towards the body but Walters avoids it.
Walters looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Demenok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Walters's head but Walters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Walters on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demenok slips a jab from Walters.
Walters looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Demenok throwing a counter right hand but Walters manages to avoid it.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Walters's shoulder, as Walters tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Walters moved out of range.
Demenok scores with a sloppy right hand. Walters should have avoided that one. #T4#
Walters throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Walters misses.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walters.
Walters moves forwards but Demenok connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Walters checks the leg kick.
Walters unleashes a big counter combination but Demenok bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Walters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Demenok tries to avoid it but Walters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Demenok to the ground. Demenok escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big right from Walters misses.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walters jabs Demenok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Walters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok dominated that second round.
That's time! Demenok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Walters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Demenok.
Walters throws the left hand but Demenok avoids the punch easily.
Demenok scores with a spinning back kick!
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Walters moved out of range.
Walters throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Demenok counters with a quick kick to the body but Walters blocks it.
Demenok motions for Walters to come forward. Demenok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok catches Walters with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Demenok misses with a leg kick
and Walters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walters is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walters.
#T1#
Walters fails with a takedown attempt.
Demenok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Walters.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walters.
Demenok tried to counter with a leg kick but Walters avoided it.
Demenok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walters. That did some damage!
Demenok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Demenok slips a straight right by Walters.
Walters on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Walters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Demenok 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok is looking to chop away at Walters's legs.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walters now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Walters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walters scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Demenok throws a body punch but Walters moves out of range.
Walters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walters throws a poor cross that misses
and Demenok counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Demenok punishes Walters's body with a nice straight punch.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walters's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walters moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walters! But no joy.
Walters connects with a single shot there.
Walters misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Walters lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Walters stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demenok.#T4#
Demenok lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kevin Walters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Demenok counters with a quick kick to the body but Walters blocks it.
Demenok connects with an inside leg kick.
Demenok tries to land a leg kick but Walters saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Walters was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walters.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Walters.
Demenok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walters.
A jab from Walters misses.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Walters seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Demenok 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
A relieved looking Rukter Demenok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 9
Date: Apr 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Connor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Connor throws out a loose jab but Walters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walters lands a head shot.#CL2#
Walters closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Connor tries a body shot but Walters blocks it.
Walters just leaning against Connor, taking a breather.
Connor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walters's elbow.
Connor pushes Walters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walters is trying to force a seperation but Connor has the dominant position.
Walters prevents a body shot from Connor.
Connor working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Connor.
A short right from Connor.
Connor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Walters blocking some punches.
Walters is working for takedown but Connor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Greg Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor lands an uppercut.
Walters is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Walters is working for takedown but Connor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Connor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Connor lands a hook that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Connor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Connor lands a left hand.
Walters wants to get back to striking at distance but Connor won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Connor.
Walters looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Connor.
Connor 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.
Walters can't get the takedown.
Connor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Connor lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Connor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Walters in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Connor lands with a right to the head.
Walters tries to pull guard but Connor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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!
Connor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walters goes for a takedown in the clinch but Connor prevents it.
Connor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Connor stops a takedown attempt from Walters.
#T2#
Connor swings wildly with an uppercut but Walters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walters jumps guard but Connor stands there with Walters around his waist. Walters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Connor lands a knee to the body.
Connor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
A short uppercut from Connor.
Connor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Connor lands a left hand.
Connor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Connor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Connor can't find room to land a body shot as Walters controls the action.
Connor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Walters.
Walters tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Connor smiles and moves away.
Connor dips to his left and cracks Walters with an uppercut!
Connor throws a hook to the side of Walters's head but Walters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Walters on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Walters swings widly with a right hand
and Connor counters with a right hand to the body.
Connor swings for the body but Walters moves out of range.
Walters takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Connor cracks Walters with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Walters is rocked!
Walters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connor is fending him off so far but Walters persists. Nope, Connor circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Walters has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Connor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walterss head.
Walters drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Connor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Walters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Walters turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Walters.
Walters moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Walters cracks Connor with a big elbow.
Walters with the ground and pound but Connor regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Walters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walters wants to control but Connor is keeping him busy.
Walters looks to land a strike but Connor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walters wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving.
Walters throws a strike but Connor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Connor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Connor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walters.
Walters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Connor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Connor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walters's hands.#CL2#
Walters gets a clinch.
Greg Connor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Connor gets underhooks to prevent Walters's takedown attempt.
Connor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Walters breaks the clinch.
Walters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connor was well out of range. Poor timing from Walters.
Connor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Connor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Walters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Connor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kevin Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor takes a swing at Walters's ribcage but misses.
Walters misses with a straight left.
Connor throws a looping overhand right but Walters ducks down to avoid it.
Connor misses with a hook
and Walters counters with a straight right hand.
Walters closes the distance but Connor moves to the side
and Connor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Walters thinking.
Walters is breathing heavily.#T1#
Connor lands a right hook to the body.
Connor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walters can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Connor finds it's target.
Greg Connor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Connor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walters.
Connor sizes up Walters with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Walters has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Walters shoots in but Connor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circling - Walters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Connor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Connor throws the left hand but Walters avoids the punch easily.
Connor lands a nice looking body shot.
Connor scores with a hook to the body. Walters takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Walters is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Walters instigates a clinch.
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!
Connor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walters avoids it.
Connor lands a shoulder strike.
Walters wants to break free but Connor has control.
#BC2#
Walters breaks the clinch.
Walters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Connor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Greg Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.
and Connor counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Walters! He's just covering up as Connor starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Connor!
Greg Connor retains his featherweight title!
Greg Connor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BBFC 2: Bitch Vs. Chambers
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Bravo is looking to score with low kicks.
Bravo throws a shot from downtown. Walters moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Bravo.
Walters throws a shot from downtown. Bravo moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Bravo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Walters.
Walters lands with a hook. Bravo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bravo throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Walters counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bravo won't be happy with that.
Bravo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at BLOODBATH Training Grounds that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Walters trying to control the action but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Walters is putting a hurting on Bravo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Walters throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Walters lands a few punches from 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!
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
Walters in side control lands a decent elbow.
Walters working the ground and pound. #T1#
Walters working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bravo is trying to get back to half guard.
Walters working the head and body with strikes.
Bravo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters working away.#SUB2#
Walters swings around for an armbar but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Walters's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Walters holds on and takes a little breather.
Walters told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Walters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bravo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Walters regains half guard.
Walters gets back to full guard.
Walters wants to sweep here but Bravo controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Walters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bravo won't allow Walters to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Walters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB2#
Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Walters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Bravo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Walters is adopting a defensive guard.
Walters keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walters trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Walters blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Walters dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bravo throws a jab when Walters was well out of range.
Walters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravo moves away.
Walters tries to clinch but Bravo is having none of it.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Walters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
Bravo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Walters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bravo defends it well.#CL2#
Walters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bravo, pushing him back against the cage.
Bravo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bravo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walters pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bravo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walters was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Walters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bravo.
A big left from Walters misses.
Walters throws out a loose jab but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Walters takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walters closes the distance and clinches up with Bravo, looking for a takedown. Walters pushes Bravo against the cage but Bravo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walters throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bravo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walters stuffs the takedown attempt from Bravo. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet.
Bravo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walters takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bravo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Walters.
A shot to the liver by Bravo. Beautiful body shot.
Bravo slips under a jab.
Bravo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Walters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walters dives in and grabs Bravo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bravo pushes down on Walters's head and hops out.
Edgar Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.#T2#
Walters comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from Bravo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bravo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walters manages to avoid it.
Walters loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
Nice cross by Walters.
Kevin Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo misses with a looping left.
Walters blocks a jab.
Bravo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bravo misses with a straight right.
A big right from Bravo misses.
Walters lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walters.
Bravo tests Walters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Bravo misses its intended target.
Walters needs to keep his hands up - Bravo had a free shot at his head there.
Walters throws a jab when Bravo was well out of range.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Walters lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bravo doesn't seem phased though.
Bravo swings for the body but Walters moves out of range.
Bravo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bravo throws a hook but Walters avoids it easily.
Walters swings widly with a right hand
and Bravo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walters throws an overhand right that lands on Bravo's shoulder, as Bravo tries to avoid the shot.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Walters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bravo defends it well.
Walters throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravo.
Walters moves away from the strike by Bravo.
Bravo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walters throws out the jab.
Bravo slips under a jab from Walters.#TD#
Bravo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walters to the mat! Walters manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Bravo pushes his legs off easily.
Bravo stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bravo is trying to keep Walters in close.
Bravo looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravo, not yet.
Walters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Walters wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving. #SUB#
Bravo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Bravo dominated that second round.
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#
Walters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bravo defends well and Walters ends up having to push Bravo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bravo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walters.
Walters feints the counter takedown.
Bravo misses with a body shot.
Walters throws a lazy uppercut
and Bravo counters with a stiff right hand.
Bravo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walters scores with a jab to the jaw.
Walters's corner calls for a 1-2. Walters obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Walters misses the jab.
Bravo misses the shot to the body.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walters looks to throw the jab but Bravo is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walters throws a sloppy body shot
and Bravo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bravo avoids it really well and circles away.
Walters fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Bravo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Walters. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bravo misses with a wild body shot.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walters darts in looking for a takedown but Bravo gets double underhooks and turns Walters into the cage.
Edgar Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Walters with the counter takedown but Bravo avoids it easily.
Bravo slaps away a takedown attempt from Walters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Bravo misses the target.#TD2#
Walters bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Walters lands an elbow.
Bravo is not content to let Walters control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Walters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bravo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Walters connects with a decent elbow.
Bravo tries to buck Walters off but Walters is having none of it.
Bravo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bravo is looking to regain half guard here but Walters keeps moving and retains side control.
Bravo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Bravo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters throws a big right hand that misses.
Walters lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Walters wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
Bravo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bravo trying to control the position.
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kevin Walters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bravo is trying to control Walters's posture but Walters avoids it.
Walters cracks Bravo with a big right hand but Bravo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo manages to get back to half guard.
Bravo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kevin Walters.
I think Walters 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 18
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Walters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chulalongkorn slips a jab from Walters.
Chulalongkorn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walters on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn scores with a body shot.
A jab from Chulalongkorn does it's job there.
Walters tries for a takedown but Chulalongkorn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chulalongkorn lands a jab.
Walters misses with a hook.
Chulalongkorn misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Walters closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chulalongkorn to the mat! Chulalongkorn manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walters passes Chulalongkorn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chulalongkorn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Walters is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T1#
Chulalongkorn keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Walters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Chulalongkorn is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chulalongkorn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walters defends it easily.
Walters trying to control but Chulalongkorn is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Chulalongkorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulalongkorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Walters's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chulalongkorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chulalongkorn trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chulalongkorn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the liver by Chulalongkorn. Beautiful body shot.
Walters shoots in for a takedown but Chulalongkorn shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chulalongkorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walters throws a right hand that misses
and Walters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chulalongkorn connects with a body shot that sends Walters's belly button to the back.
Chulalongkorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walters at a distance.
Walters throws a lazy right hand but Chulalongkorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chulalongkorn throws out a loose jab but Walters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walters feinted with a counter takedown.
Chulalongkorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chulalongkorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walters.
Magnificent Chulalongkorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Chulalongkorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walters.
Walters takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walters misses the body punch
and Chulalongkorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chulalongkorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walters connects with a jab.
Chulalongkorn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Walters.
Walters misses with a body shot.
#KD2#
Chulalongkorn lands a big uppercut and Walters crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Walters looks OK. Chulalongkorn waves Walters back to his feet!#ROC2#Walters is rocked!
Chulalongkorn circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Walters to the canvas! Walters doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Chulalongkorn keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Magnificent Chulalongkorn 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:
Checkmate Championship 16
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
A jab from Blackburn misses.
Walters throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn misses with a hook. Walters ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walters. Blackburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackburn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blackburn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walters defends well and Blackburn ends up having to push Walters into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blackburn defends it well.
Walters blocking some punches.
Blackburn can't find room to land a body shot as Walters controls the action.
Blackburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Walters gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackburn 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#
Walters tries to get to full guard but Blackburn has control of the leg. #T1#
Walters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walters might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blackburn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blackburn stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.#SUB2#
Walters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackburn defends it easily.
Blackburn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Walters wants to hit a sweep here but Blackburn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Walters there!
Walters is squirming around, avoiding Blackburn's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters tries to hold on but Blackburn postures up.
Blackburn looking to control but Walters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Blackburn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blackburn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blackburn trying to control but Walters is having none of it.
Blackburn is really struggling to control Walters but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Walters regains half guard.
Blackburn wants to pass to mount but Walters is defending the position. #SUB2#
Walters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blackburn pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walters manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Walters is looking for a triangle here but Blackburn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Blackburn scores with punches from side control.
Walters is trying to control Blackburn's posture but Blackburn avoids it.
Walters tries to buck Blackburn off but Blackburn is having none of it.
Blackburn landing a few strikes.
Walters is looking to reverse the position.
Blackburn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Walters down.
Blackburn working the body and head with strikes.
Walters is looking for a sweep.
Walters is trying to control Blackburn's posture but Blackburn avoids it.
Walters manages to get back to half guard.
Blackburn winds up and cracks Walters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
Blackburn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Walters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Walters is pulling down on Blackburn's head. It's preventing any offense from Blackburn, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Walters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blackburn defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Walters working for a triangle but Blackburn defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blackburn passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Walters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blackburn's guard.
Walters looking to sit in guard and control but Blackburn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Walters looking for a guillotine here but Blackburn defends easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blackburn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Walters working for a triangle but Blackburn defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Walters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blackburn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Blackburn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Blackburn pushes his legs off easily.
Blackburn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blackburn working some strikes from top position.
Blackburn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blackburn trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Blackburn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blackburn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Walters has his foot on Blackburn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blackburn works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Walters throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blackburn escapes and throws Walters's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Walters tries to bench press Blackburn off him but Blackburn keeps the position. #T2#
Walters is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Walters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walters is trying to maintain the position but Blackburn is very close to passing his half guard.
Blackburn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Walters has a hand on Blackburn's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Blackburn takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Walters tries to hold on but Blackburn pushes him away.
Blackburn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Walters that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Blackburn dominating with strikes here.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walters can do to turn this around?
Blackburn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Walters wants to hold on but Blackburn pushes him away.
Blackburn prevents Walters from getting the reversal.
Blackburn tries to control but Walters wriggling away.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the head.
Walters is in all sorts of trouble here.
Walters tries to hold on but Blackburn postures up.
Walters taking shots to the head.
Walters regains half guard.
Blackburn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blackburn wants to take a breather but Walters is having none of it.
Walters moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Walters looking for a guillotine here but Blackburn defends easily.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackburn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Walters isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Blackburn stacks Walters on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Blackburn!
Blackburn tries to advance to mount but Walters denies him.
Blackburn working the ground and pound from side control.
Walters sneaks back into half guard.
Walters is trying to maintain the position but Blackburn is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##TD2#
Walters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blackburn's guard.
Walters works over Blackburn with some ground and pound from guard.
Walters postures up in Blackburn's guard and throws a big left but Blackburn blocks it.
Blackburn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blackburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackburn 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#
Walters is staying active underneath Blackburn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Walters is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Walters trying to control here.
#T1#
Blackburn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Emiliano Blackburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walters tries to roll over but Blackburn keeps him under control.
Blackburn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blackburn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Walters actively working from the bottom here.
Blackburn is trying to control the action in half guard but Walters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walters gets back to full guard.
Blackburn lands a couple of elbows.
Walters 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.
Blackburn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackburn trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walters is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Blackburn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackburn is keeping the position for now.
Blackburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters throws a big elbow that misses.
Blackburn managing to control the position.
Walters landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Walters throwing strikes but missing.
Blackburn wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackburn is controlling Walters's posture.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Walters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blackburn wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Walters is now in half guard. #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.
Blackburn is trying to get back to full guard.
Walters controlling the pace.
Walters has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Walters looking to ground and pound but Blackburn is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackburn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Walters with a couple of short strikes.
Blackburn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Walters really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Walters tries to move into range but Blackburn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walters takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
Kevin Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters throws a poor cross that misses
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walters misses with a lunging right hand
and Blackburn counters with a stiff right hand.
Walters misses with an uppercut
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Walters gets a double leg takedown into Blackburn's guard.
Walters wants to control from the top but Blackburn keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn is controlling Walters's posture.
Blackburn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Walters wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is keeping the position.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackburn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blackburn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blackburn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Walters misses with a hook to the body
and Blackburn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Walters gets the takedown into side control.
Blackburn wants to control but Walters postures up.
Walters misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blackburn is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T2#
Blackburn struggling a bit here.
Blackburn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Walters off and has taken his back!
Blackburn doesn't have the hooks in and Walters manages to turn into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Walters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blackburn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Walters controlling from the top position. #T3#
Walters throwing strikes from guard but Blackburn blocks nicely.
Walters throwing strikes from guard but Blackburn blocks nicely.
Blackburn controlling Walters's posture.
Walters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walters throwing strikes but missing.
Walters wants to control from the top but Blackburn keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blackburn has his hands on Walters's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walters swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blackburn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kevin Walters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Walters misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Blackburn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blackburn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blackburn preventing the sweep.
Blackburn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walters is looking to sweep but instead, Blackburn has passed into half guard.
Walters has hold of Blackburn's hands but Blackburn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blackburn winds up and cracks Walters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Walters is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blackburn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blackburn trying to mount his opponent but Walters defends it.
Blackburn is thwarting Walters's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Walters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Walters is looking for a sweep. Blackburn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walters wants to sweep but Blackburn has passed to side control!
Walters tries to improve position but can't.
Blackburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
Blackburn has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Walters!
Walters is looking to get to half guard.
Walters sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Walters is pressing down on Blackburn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Walters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving. #SUB2#
Walters looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Blackburn is defending well. Walters quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Blackburn has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Walters celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters is the new featherweight champion!
Kevin Walters managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 8
Date: Nov 25, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Walters drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Walters is putting a hurting on Hematopoye here, landing some big shots from side control.
Walters lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hematopoye down.
Walters tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters trying to control the position but Hematopoye is working away.
Hematopoye trying to remain calm as Walters controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hematopoye wants to control but Walters postures up.#T1#
Hematopoye on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Walters 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.
Walters lands a few punches from side control.
Hematopoye takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hematopoye is not content to let Walters control the position.
Hematopoye trying to remain calm as Walters controls from the top position.
Walters lands some shots froms side control.
Walters grinds an elbow into Hematopoye's temple.
Hematopoye is being controlled here. #T2#
Walters works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Walters trying to control the action but Hematopoye is working from the bottom.
Walters fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Walters trying to control the action but Hematopoye is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hematopoye is trying to control Walters's posture but Walters avoids it.
Walters lands a few punches from side control.
Hematopoye tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walters wants to control but Hematopoye is keeping him busy.
Walters connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hematopoye some visible discomfort.
#T4#
You can see the frustration on Hematopoye's face as Walters controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hematopoye can't do much from the bottom here.
Hematopoye is looking for a sweep.
Hematopoye is trying to control Walters's posture but Walters avoids it.
Walters in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Walters is trying to get an arm triangle but Hematopoye is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hematopoye is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Walters 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#
Hematopoye scores with a jab. Walters acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Walters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hematopoye as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Walters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hematopoye's guard.
Hematopoye 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.
Walters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hematopoye wants to control the position but Walters says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hematopoye wants to control but Walters is keeping busy.
Walters landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hematopoye has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Walters is pressing down on Hematopoye's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hematopoye is holding on for now.
Hematopoye is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard.
Hematopoye is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hematopoye avoid being mounted?
Walters sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hematopoye can do to turn this around?
Walters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walters not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Walters is trying to control. Hematopoye wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hematopoye tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Walters perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walters moves into full mount! Hematopoye won't be happy about that!
Walters dominating with strikes here.
Walters lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Walters lands a heavy elbow.
Walters tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Walters raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Walters lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#Hematopoye is rocked!
Walters wants to control the pace but Hematopoye is squirming around nicely.
Walters scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hematopoye?
Hematopoye is still in real trouble! Can Walters finish him?
Hematopoye takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Walters's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Walters! |
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 7
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chewer as he jumps to the side.
As Walters backs off Chewer throws a huge counter combo but Walters manages to avoid it all.
Walters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chewer pinned against the cage. Chewer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chewer slaps away a takedown attempt from Walters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chewer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walters shoots in but no luck this time.
Chewer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Chewer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Walters to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Walters throws a big right hand that misses.
Chewer keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass. #T1#
Walters is looking to work some ground and pound but Chewer has wrist control.
Walters lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Walters passes into half guard.
Chewer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chewer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chewer is trying to maintain the position but Walters is very close to passing his half guard.
Chewer won't allow Walters to pass to mount. #SUB#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chewer sees it coming and defends easily.
Walters is pressing down on Chewer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chewer is holding on for now.
Chewer wants to get back to full guard.
Walters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chewer defending well though. #T2#
Walters works his way into side control.
Walters in side control, throwing shots but Chewer defends. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chewer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Walters misses with the ground and pound.
Chewer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Walters lands a nice forearm strike.
Walters landing with strikes to the head and body from 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!
Walters throws a strike aimed at the side of Chewer's head but Chewer avoids it well.
Walters postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chewer is trying to get back to his feet.
Walters misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Walters lands some shots froms side control.
Walters moves into full mount!
Walters throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Chewer because Walters loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Walters working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Walters lands a big elbow.
Walters scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chewer?
Walters punching from mount but Chewer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Walters throwing strikes here but Chewer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Chewer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walters throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walters scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chewer?
#ROC#Chewer is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Walters throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Chewer has his hands clasped together but Walters breaks the hold and Chewer is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Walters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Walters!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kevin Walters thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 4
Date: Sep 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billings throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Walters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Billings's guard.
Walters throws a big right hand that misses.
Walters missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Billings tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Billings looking for a guillotine here but Walters defends easily.
Walters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Billings 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.#SUB2#
Walters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Billings trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings has momentary wrist control but Walters slips an elbow through the middle.
Walters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walters is looking to work some ground and pound but Billings has wrist control.
Walters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters postures up and lands a big shot to Billings's brow.
Billings is trying to keep Walters in close.
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Billings takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Billings is looking for a sweep.
Walters working the body and head with strikes.
Billings is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Walters sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Billings is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Walters lands a nice forearm strike.
Walters cracks Billings with a big right hand but Billings just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Walters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Walters works to advance to full mount. Billings defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Billings is looking to improve his position but Walters isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walters landing shots from mount.
Walters unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters with good strikes from the mount here!
Walters looking to finish Billings with some ground and pound. This is bad for Billings!#ROC2#Billings is rocked!
Walters postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Billings badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Walters around the waist but Walters pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Walters is the winner by TKO! Walters jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Walters! |
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Event:
BFC 19 : Dudayev Vs. Rodrigues
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A big left from Merel misses.
Walters drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merel sprawls and moves away.
Merel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Walters momentarily.
Merel throws a big shot that misses.
Walters feinted with a counter takedown.
Walters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walters half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Merel lands a jab.#T1#
Walters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walters tries to counter with a takedown but Merel is quick to defend against it.
Merel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walters moves away.
Merel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Walters counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Merel!
Merel is trying to improve his position.
Merel is trying to control Walters's posture but Walters avoids it.
Merel tries to buck Walters off but Walters is having none of it.#T2#
Merel dodges the ground and pound from Walters.
Walters lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Merel down.
Walters working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Walters goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Merel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Walters's guard! Nice work there by Merel!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Merel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Merel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walters's guard.
Walters is not content to let Merel control the position.
Walters tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.
Walters is refusing to be controlled, as Merel sits in half guard.
Walters is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Walters is working hard here to advance position.
Merel is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walters.#SUB#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Walters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merel landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Walters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Merel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Merel 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.
Walters wants to hit a sweep here but Merel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Walters there!
Merel lands a heavy elbow.
Walters is trying desperately to improve position.
Merel controlling from mount.
Walters is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Merel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Merel digs a good body shot into Walters's ribs.
Merel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Merel clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Merel.
Merel scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Merel.
Merel lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Walters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Merel to keep the fight standing.
Walters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walters tries to pull guard but Merel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Merel lands a nice uppercut.
Walters wants a takedown.
Walters tries to pull guard but Merel won't allow it.
Merel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Merel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Merel lands a nice uppercut.
Walters is working for takedown but Merel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Merel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Merel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Merel walks away with a smile on his face. Walters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anthony Merel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merel lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Walters up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Merel from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Walters's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Merel!
An out of breath Anthony Merel 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:
BFC HARDCORE 3
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walters misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walters takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mantle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mantle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Walters doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mantle dips to his left and cracks Walters with an uppercut!
Walters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mantle circles away.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.
Walters with a poor takedown
and Mantle counters with a nice body shot.
Walters has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Mantle counters by clinching up.
Walters is trying to pull guard but Mantle has him pressed against the cage.
Mantle lands a hook that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mantle to keep the fight standing.
Mantle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Mantle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Walters tries to pull guard but Mantle holds him up against the cage and eventually Walters drops back down to his feet.
Mantle lands a shoulder strike.
Walters fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Mantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mantle.
Walters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Mantle.
Walters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mantle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Walters tries to pull guard but Mantle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mantle.
Mantle prevents the takedown attempt.
Walters looks winded!
Walters tries to pull guard but Mantle won't allow it.
Walters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Mantle on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Mantle.
Mantle lands a hook that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Mantle.
A right handed body shot lands from Mantle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle lands with a short shot to the head.
Mantle is working Walters over against the cage.
Mantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mantle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mantle gets through Walters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Walters jumps guard but Mantle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mantle scores with a shot to the side of Walters's head.
A short uppercut from Mantle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mantle.
A short uppercut from Mantle.
Mantle pushes Walters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Walters is rocked!
Mantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Walters is still on wobbly legs! Can Mantle finish him?
Mantle lands a right hand.
Mantle dips a shoulder and cracks Walters with a mighty uppercut! Walters falls back against the cage and Mantle unloads with a barrage of strikes! Walters is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mantle screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle gave a mention to © Trap House in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
BFC 12: Bitch Vs. Thompson
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Walters shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Walters was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rayne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walters working the ground and pound.
Walters tries to move to mount but Rayne blocks the move with his legs.
Walters lands a few punches from side control.
Rayne tries to improve position but can't.
Walters working the ground and pound from side control.
Rayne is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Walters advances to full mount.
Walters cracks Rayne with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
Walters lands a couple of good shots and Rayne has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Walters lands shots from the back.
I really don't envy Rayne right now.
Walters throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Rayne!
Walters is hanging on to Rayne's back as he tries to escape.
Walters lands punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T1#
Walters is landing with strikes from the back.
Walters lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Walters lands a shot to the body.
Walters is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#ROC#Rayne is rocked!
Rayne takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Rayne is still in real trouble! Can Walters finish him?#SUB#
Walters has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Rayne is defending well but eventually Walters manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Rayne has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Walters! |
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Event:
HFC 19 - Qanar vs Vanorden
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Patch did well to prevent Walters getting side control.
Patch looking for submissions off his back.
Walters wants to work for an arm triangle but Patch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Patch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Patch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Walters working Patch over with strikes.
Walters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Patch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Patch sees it coming and defends easily.
Walters wants to free his trapped foot but Patch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patch is trying to get back to full guard.
Patch actively working from the bottom here.
Walters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Patch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walters is aware though and is defending well.
Patch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walters with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Walters passes Patch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walters is looking to advance position but Patch won't allow it.
Patch is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walters working over Patch with some ground and pound. Patch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Walters working the head and body with strikes.
Walters working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Walters seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Patch is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin Walters! |
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Event:
HFC KO 2 - Havoc vs Cabrera
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Case displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Case, as that shot connected.
A jab from Case finds it's way through Walters's defenses.
Walters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Case defends it nicely.
Walters fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters fails with the takedown
and Case counters with a straight right hand.
Walters has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Gun Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Case dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walters. That did some damage!
Walters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Case but Case pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Case responds with a good body kick, but Walters manages to step out the way in time.
Walters fails with the takedown
letting Case counter with a right hand. #T1#
Walters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Case counters with a nice body shot.
Walters is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Case.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Case lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Case.
Case digs a right hand into Walters's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walters's gas tank.
Walters is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Case is defending well.
Case lands a right hand.
Case lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Case.
A nice left hand lands by Case.
A short body shot lands from Case as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Case lands a shot to the body.
Case stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Case pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walters on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Case rushes Walters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Case lands with a right to the head.
Case gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walters.
Case scores with a nice hook to the head.
Case lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Case gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walters.
Walters takes a shot to the head.
Walters jumps guard but Case stands there with Walters around his waist. Walters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Case.
Case digs a right hand into Walters's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walters's gas tank.
Case scores with a nice hook to the head.
Case lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Case creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Walters changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Case fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Case drops Walters with a naaaaasty hook - Walters is in real trouble here! Case dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Case!
A very excited looking Justin Case 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:
RFN 1: Dance vs. Soldic
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Walters gets a double leg takedown into Parke's guard.
Parke looking for a sweep. Not yet Parke, not yet.
Walters throws a big elbow that misses.
Parke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walters.
Parke trying to control the position.
Parke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Walters haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Walters scoring with punches to the head and body.
Parke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walters throwing strikes from guard but Parke blocks nicely.
Walters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Walters drops back looking for a leg! Parke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parke manages to kick Walters off! Walters jumps back into Parke's guard.
Walters scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Walters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters slips nicely into half guard.
Walters working the head and body with strikes.
Parke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walters. #SUB#
Walters maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Parke could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Walters has cracked it and Parke is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Walters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Walters!
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Event:
WCKD- 5 - Canada Eh!
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Banchamek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Walters shoots in for a takedown but Banchamek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banchamek connects with a high kick.
Walters tries for a takedown but Banchamek circles away easily
and Banchamek counters with a nice low kick that buckles Walters's knee momentarily.
Banchamek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banchamek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buakaw Banchamek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walters.
Walters gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banchamek cracks Walters with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walters doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banchamek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Banchamek is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Walters like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Walters from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buakaw Banchamek!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Walters shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Walters was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Walters creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hasegawa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Walters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hasegawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hasegawa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Walters.
Walters fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Walters working the strikes but Hasegawa uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hasegawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walters.
Walters thows a huge punch but Hasegawa dodges it nicely.
Walters is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Walters throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Walters throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Walters is working for a kimura but Hasegawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Hasegawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walters on the ground.
Walters winds up and cracks Hasegawa with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Walters lands with a punch from half guard.
Walters throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hasegawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Walters thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hasegawa is breathing heavily.
Walters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hasegawa defending well though.
Walters thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Walters 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.
Hasegawa taking some punishment here, with Walters in his half guard.
Walters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Walters lands with a punch from half guard.
Walters thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walters takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Walters thows a huge punch but Hasegawa dodges it nicely.
Walters looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hasegawa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hasegawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walters.
Walters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walters not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Walters is nestled in close to Hasegawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Walters lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walters scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hasegawa taking some punishment here, with Walters in his half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Walters is looking for a kimura here.
Hasegawa has hold of Walters's hands but Walters slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hasegawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Walters thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hasegawa's head.
Walters lands with a punch from half guard.
Walters is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Hasegawa is rocked!
Hasegawa has hold of Walters's hands but Walters slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Hasegawa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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. Walters connects with a nice short shot to Hasegawa's temple.
Walters scores with a big shot! Hasegawa's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hasegawa! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Walters!
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Manu Tau (ranked 4957 p4p, 476 weight class) and Kevin Walters (ranked 4891 p4p, 464 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Manu Tau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walters dives in and grabs Tau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tau pushes down on Walters's head and hops out.
Walters shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tau napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tau (0) vs (4) Walters
Tau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tau tries to improve position but can't.
Tau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walters tries for a kimura but Tau is defending well.
Tau manages to work his way to half guard, despite Walters's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters is looking for a kimura here.
Walters 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.
Walters is looking for a kimura but Tau is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walters to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tau is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walters's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tau (4) vs (4) Walters
Tau looking for the choke but no joy.
Walters tries to escape the position.
Tau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tau working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Walters is in bad spot here.
Tau has managed to slip his arm under Walters's chin. This could be all over... yep, Walters is tapping out! Submission win for Tau.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manu Tau! |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greg Possum (ranked 22094 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Walters (ranked 4893 p4p, 462 weight class). Possum comes into the arena with Simply The Best blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kevin Walters enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Greg Possum! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Possum scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Possum (4) vs (0) Walters
Possum tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Possum has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Walters is looking to regain half guard here but Possum keeps moving and retains side control.
Possum is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walters has escaped the position, nice work there.
Walters struggling a bit here.
Possum tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Possum goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Walters has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Possum but great work by Walters. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Possum (4) vs (4) Walters
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Possum is looking to reverse the position.
Walters wants to control but Possum is keeping him busy.
Walters takes a little break here. Possum wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Possum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walters on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters trying to control the position but Possum is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Possum is trying to control Walters's posture but Walters avoids it.
Possum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Walters controls the position from side control.
Walters trying to control the action but Possum is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Possum looks calm but he's in trouble here. Walters gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Possum is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Walters lets go of the hold and Possum can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Walters! |
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