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Event:
MMA ATTACK 08 Tohurt vs Rydel
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walker is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Walker circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.#TD2#
Brown gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown is trying to keep Walker in close.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown 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.
Brown looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard. #REVR#
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Walker wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Walker working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Brown wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Brown won't allow Walker to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brown trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control but Walker passes easily into half guard.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown trying to control the position here. #T3#
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Walker keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Walker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown stands and throws Walker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brown controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neil Walker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Walker has one foot on Brown's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Brown is working for takedown but Walker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walker is defending well.
Walker prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randolph Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walker stalling the fight.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Walker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Walker prevents it.
#T1#
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Walker manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Walker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Walker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Walker is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
Brown looking to pass the guard. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Brown pulls Walker in close to prevent any damage.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Brown is trying to keep Walker in close.
Brown trying to control the position here. #T3#
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brown looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Neil Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Walker gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage. #TD#
Brown works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Walker is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker trying to control the position.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Brown gets caught flat footed, as Walker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walker won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Walker throwing strikes but missing.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown looking to control.
#T1#
Walker throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Walker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walker trying to control the position.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Brown won't allow Walker to sweep him here.
Walker controlling the position.
Walker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Walker's guard. #T2#
Brown forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Walker is defending well.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Walker! #SUB#
Brown goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Walker turns into him and now he's in Brown's guard.
Walker tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Brown trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Walker has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is not content to let Brown control the position.
Randolph Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neil Walker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brown advances nicely into full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randolph Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walker 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Neil Walker!
A very excited looking Neil Walker 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:
QFC Tournament 1030 Round 2
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Walker goes for a double leg but Gadela avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gadela continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Gadela breaks the clinch.
Walker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gadela defends it nicely.
Walker tries to clinch there but Gadela circles away.
Gadela is looking for the big counter here.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Gadela shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gadela steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Walker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gadela gets a clinch. #TD2#
Gadela has Walker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gadela pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Walker tumbling to the mat - Gadela dives into Walker's guard.
Walker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gadela has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gadela is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Gadela has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Walker regains guard immediately.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Gadela passes into half guard.
#T1##REVR#
Walker has hold of Gadela's hands but Gadela slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gadela is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Walker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gadela is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walker sees it coming and defends easily.
Gadela is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Walker is looking to control Gadela's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walker avoid being mounted?
Walker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gadela tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Walker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gadela jumps into side control!#ES#
Walker explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gadela manages to avoid it.
Gadela tries a quick counter leg kick but Walker is wise to it.#T3##CL2#
Gadela pushes Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Gadela is pressed up against the cage. Walker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gadela down to the mat. Gadela avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Walker shoots in and drives through. Gadela sprawls well.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gadela dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gadela pushes Walker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Walker tries to score a body lock takedown but Gadela shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Gadela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gadela pinned against the cage. Gadela gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gadela throws a counter combo.#T4##CL2#
Gadela darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.#TD2#
Gadela jumps guard.
Gadela is trying to keep Walker in close.
Gadela is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Walker wants to control from the top but Gadela keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gadela looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walker passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Gadela dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Walker tries to clinch but Gadela is having none of it.
Gadela leaves Walker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walker looks for a takedown but Gadela sprawls well.
Walker shoots in but Gadela avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gadela darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadela has Walker pressed against the cage.
Gadela is trying to drag Walker to the mat but Walker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1##BC2#
Gadela breaks from the clinch.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gadela is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Gadela circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Gadela moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Gadela gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Gadela gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Walker regains guard.
Gadela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Augustus Gadela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gadela controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Walker keeping moving, preventing Gadela from controlling successfully.
Gadela content to stall in guard here.
Gadela being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Gadela trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gadela is looking to chop away at Walker's legs.
Neil Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gadela looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.#CL2#
Gadela closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Gadela works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gadela would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Walker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gadela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walker keeping full guard, as Gadela tries to pass.
Walker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Walker is pulling down on Gadela's head. It's preventing any offense from Gadela, at least for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Gadela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Gadela as Walker shoots in.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gadela as he jumps to the side.
Gadela tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gadela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Gadela ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice jab there from Walker.
Gadela closes the distance and clinches up with Walker, looking for a takedown. Gadela pushes Walker against the cage but Walker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Walker enables Gadela to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Walker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gadela looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Gadela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Walker has his foot on Gadela's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gadela works his way back into a safe position though.
Gadela controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walker is trying to control the position but Gadela postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Walker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Walker kicks Gadela off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Gadela misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gadela or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad.
Neil Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Gadela.
Gadela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walker as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Walker or perhaps it was just good defense by Gadela, which made it look bad.
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gadela but Gadela pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walker.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gadela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gadela misses with a head kick.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gadela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gadela fails with the takedown.
Gadela has his takedown stuffed
and Walker counters with a one-two to the body.
Walker has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walker slaps away a takedown attempt from Gadela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Walker appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Gadela drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Walker is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gadela presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Gadela has him pressed against the cage.
Gadela fails to pull guard.
Neil Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augustus Gadela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gadela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walker scores with a shot to the side of Gadela's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gadela has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Augustus Gadela!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Augustus Gadela!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Augustus Gadela!
Augustus Gadela wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1030 Round 1
Date: Dec 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Cirkunov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cirkunov's waist but Cirkunov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Cirkunov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkunov fails to land the takedown.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt - Cirkunov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cirkunov tries for a takedown but Walker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Neil Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Cirkunov.#CL#
Walker gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker.
Walker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cirkunov pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Walker jumps guard.
Walker pulls Cirkunov in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Walker working for a triangle but Cirkunov defends it easily.
Cirkunov throwing strikes but missing.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker is working hard here to advance position.
Walker has Cirkunov pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cirkunov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Walker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cirkunov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cirkunov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cirkunov.#CL2#
Cirkunov darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.#BC#
Walker manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cirkunov. #SUB2#
Cirkunov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walker, who protects the arm well.
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. #T3#
Walker tries to improve position but can't.
Walker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU#
Walker decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Cirkunov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cirkunov.
Walker tries to counter by clinching up but Cirkunov breaks away and moves out of range.
Cirkunov looks winded!
Walker stalks Cirkunov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cirkunov's face. Cirkunov staggers backwards, shaken.
Walker misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walker. #T4#
Cirkunov throws a solid leg kick but Walker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cirkunov.
Cirkunov shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Cirkunov. No joy for Walker on that attempt.
Cirkunov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cirkunov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Walker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cirkunov pinned against the cage. Cirkunov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cirkunov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walker sprawls well. Walker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cirkunov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Walker 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#
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Cirkunov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Cirkunov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Cirkunov fails with the takedown.
Cirkunov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walker.
Cirkunov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Walker shoots for a takedown but Cirkunov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cirkunov fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cirkunov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cirkunov sprawls well. Cirkunov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Walker shoots in and drives through. Cirkunov sprawls well.
Cirkunov misses with a head kick.
Cirkunov fails with a takedown attempt.
Cirkunov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cirkunov wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cirkunov.
Walker dives in for a single leg takedown but Cirkunov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cirkunov trying to land knees to the body.
Cirkunov is looking for a takedown.
Cirkunov tries to land knees in the clinch but Walker avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Walker is looking for a takedown.
Cirkunov has had enough of the clinch but Walker keeps him there for the moment.
Cirkunov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cirkunov has eaten all the pies!
Walker is looking for a takedown.
Cirkunov lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Cirkunov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cirkunov avoids it really well and circles away.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cirkunov shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.#CL#
Walker closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Cirkunov has had enough of the clinch but Walker keeps him there for the moment.
Cirkunov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cirkunov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cirkunov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walker just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Cirkunov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cirkunov's waist but Cirkunov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side. #CL#
Walker gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker dives in for a single leg takedown but Cirkunov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cirkunov gets underhooks to prevent Walker's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Cirkunov successfully pulls guard.
#T4#
Cirkunov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cirkunov is trying to keep Walker in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cirkunov wants to stand and escape but Walker is having none of it.
Cirkunov 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.
Cirkunov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cirkunov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Cirkunov 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Walker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cirkunov is looking for the big counter here.
Walker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cirkunov counters with a one-two to the body.
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cirkunov but Cirkunov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cirkunov tries to clinch up
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Neil Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkunov tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cirkunov throws a low kick but Walker avoids it.
Cirkunov fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walker dives in and grabs Cirkunov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cirkunov pushes down on Walker's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Cirkunov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cirkunov wants to take the fight to the mat but Walker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Walker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cirkunov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cirkunov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walker walks away with a smile on his face. Cirkunov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cirkunov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Walker tries to pull guard but Cirkunov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cirkunov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walker after a bit of a struggle. #T2##TD2#
Cirkunov pulls guard effortlessly.
Walker throws a big elbow that misses.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cirkunov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cirkunov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Cirkunov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Walker uses it to pass to side control.
#SU#
Walker decides to stand back up. Walker steps back and let's Cirkunov get back to his feet.
Walker dives in for a single leg takedown but Cirkunov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cirkunov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Cirkunov looking to stall.
Cirkunov being controlled against the cage.
Walker tries a body shot but Cirkunov blocks it.
Cirkunov misses with a knee strike.
Cirkunov misses with a body punch.
Cirkunov prevents the takedown attempt.
Cirkunov tries for a takedown but Walker manages to get underhooks.
Cirkunov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Walker decides to pull guard.
Cirkunov wants to stand but Walker has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Cirkunov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cirkunov has managed to get both his arms back between Walker's legs - danger averted.
Neil Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cirkunov is aware though and is defending well.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Cirkunov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is pulling down on Cirkunov's head to control his posture.
Cirkunov won't allow Walker to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyron Cirkunov.
I think Cirkunov 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Neil Walker!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Neil Walker!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Tyron Cirkunov!
Neil Walker wins by split decision! |
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