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Event:
Highland 217
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1# Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Walker moves away from the strike by HiChi. A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target. Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by HiChi. It looked like HiChi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Walker. HiChi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Walker throws a shot from downtown. HiChi moves away and avoids it. HiChi looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range. Walker throws an overhand right that lands on HiChi's shoulder, as HiChi tries to avoid the shot. A counter left hand to the body from HiChi misses its target. Walker misses with a wild body shot. HiChi scores with a decent looking hook. HiChi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. HiChi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like George Walker has been cut. Walker drops his hands momentarily and HiChi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Walker throws a poor cross that misses
and HiChi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. HiChi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. HiChi slips a straight right by Walker. Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Walker misses with a hook. HiChi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Walker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1##KD# HiChi lands a big uppercut and Walker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Walker looks OK. HiChi waves Walker back to his feet!#ROC#Walker is rocked! HiChi connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Walker out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xon HiChi! A victorious Xon HiChi 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:
Highland 207
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1# Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Walker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jacquin with a body shot. Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Walker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacquin's head. A jab from Walker misses. #TD# Jacquin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Walker napping and manages to drive through into side control! Jacquin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walker's legs. #SUB# Jacquin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacquin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Walker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jacquin off and has taken his back!#SUB2# Walker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jacquin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jacquin for a finish. 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! Jacquin turns into Walker and is now in his guard.
#T1# Walker keeping moving, preventing Jacquin from controlling successfully. Walker keeping full guard, as Jacquin tries to pass. Jacquin is working hard here to advance position. Jacquin trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Walker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacquin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacquin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jacquin works a leg free and moves into half guard. Walker is trying to control but Jacquin manages to pass to mount!
Walker is looking to improve his position but Jacquin isn't that keen on the idea. Jacquin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walker is looking to escape. Jacquin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3# Jacquin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB# Jacquin has control of Walker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Walker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jacquin prevents Walker from getting the reversal. Jacquin tries to control but Walker wriggling away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.#SUB# Jacquin working for a submission but Walker is keeping him at bay. Jacquin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Jacquin trying to control but Walker is having none of it. Walker manages to regain half guard. Good work. Jacquin wants to free his trapped foot but Walker is holding on for dear life with his legs. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jacquin trying to control from Walker's half guard. Walker has other ideas though and has regained full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jacquin dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Walker missing with a left hand there. Jacquin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jacquin takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses. Nice defenses there by Jacquin. Jacquin attempts a counter takedown but Walker avoids it well and moves away. Jacquin connects with a right hand. Walker shakes it off. Walker avoids the body shot from Jacquin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy. Jacquin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?#TD# Jacquin 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. Walker keeping full guard, as Jacquin tries to pass. Jacquin trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom. We've been informed that Walker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Jacquin slips nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walker is trying to get back to full guard. Walker works his way to full guard. Good work. Jacquin looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2# Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacquin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Walker keeping moving, preventing Jacquin from controlling successfully. Jacquin won't allow Walker to get back to his feet. Eric Jacquin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jacquin tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jacquin wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving. Jacquin wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.#SUB2# Walker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacquin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2# Walker looking for a guillotine here but Jacquin defends easily.
Jacquin passes Walker's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3# Jacquin trying to control from half guard but Walker is working away. Jacquin passes into side control, despite Walker's attempt to control the position.
Jacquin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working. Jacquin tries to advance to mount but can't. Walker is trying to get back to half guard. Jacquin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Walker!#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Jacquin is looking to work his way around to Walker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Walker can't escape the position.
Jacquin looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Walker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jacquin is looking to work his way around to Walker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Walker regains half guard. Jacquin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jacquin is working away from the top position though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jacquin dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Jacquin moves away from the strike by Walker. Walker throws a jab when Jacquin was well out of range. Jacquin swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jacquin tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jacquin ducks under a wild hook from Walker. Jacquin misses the shot to the body. Jacquin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Jacquin takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses. Jacquin looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range. Walker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacquin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Walker scrambles back to his feet. Walker avoids the body shot from Jacquin.
#TD# Jacquin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Walker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jacquin controls the pace. Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Jacquin has Walker pulled in close to control his posture. Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Jacquin. Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1# Walker trying to control but Jacquin is working from the bottom. Jacquin is trying to control the position but Walker postures up. Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacquin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Jacquin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Walker has picked Jacquin up and slammed him! Jacquin can't keep hold of the triangle and Walker manages to pass to side control! Jacquin is trying to control Walker's posture but Walker avoids it. Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacquin keeps working. #SUB2# Walker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Jacquin is looking to regain half guard here but Walker keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2# Walker is trying to get an arm triangle but Jacquin is defending well. Jacquin struggling a bit here. Jacquin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Walker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3##SU2# Walker escapes and gets back to his feet. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jacquin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jacquin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jacquin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker. Jacquin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Walker scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD# Jacquin gets the takedown into side control. Walker tries to buck Jacquin off but Jacquin is having none of it. Jacquin trying to control the position but Walker is working away. Walker tries to improve position but can't. Walker is letting Jacquin control him for a moment. #T4# Walker tries to improve position but can't. George Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jacquin trying to control the position but Walker is working away. #SUB# Jacquin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Jacquin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacquin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! 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! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Jacquin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walker, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to George Walker. I think Jacquin 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Jacquin! After the big win, Eric Jacquin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Highland Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TR83: New Addition
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1##CL# McCoy clinches. Walker tries to throw a body punch but McCoy avoids it by throwing Walker back against the cage. Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Walker tries to throw a body punch but McCoy avoids it by throwing Walker back against the cage. Walker tries a body shot but McCoy blocks it.
McCoy blocks an uppercut.
McCoy lands a hook to the side of the head. McCoy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. McCoy pushes Walker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. McCoy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards. Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
McCoy working some nice short punches in the clinch. McCoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# McCoy clinches with his opponent.
McCoy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1# McCoy lands on the inside with an uppercut. Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A quick uppercut on the inside from McCoy. McCoy tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
McCoy prevents a body shot from Walker. Nice body punch from McCoy. McCoy lands with a left to the head. Walker tries to pull guard but McCoy holds him up against the cage and eventually Walker drops back down to his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for McCoy.
Walker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gillechriosd McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Walker. Walker wants a takedown but no success here.
Walker working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from McCoy - that landed with a thud.
McCoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walker or not. Walker looks winded! McCoy pushes Walker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Walker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCoy just stands there and leans against the cage. Nice body punch from McCoy. #T2# Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as McCoy controls his hands.
McCoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McCoy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCoy lands a body punch in the clinch. McCoy lands a shoulder strike. McCoy digs a right hand underneath Walker's ribcage. Walker let out a lung full of air as it connected. McCoy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McCoy scores with a shoulder strike. McCoy is struggling to control the position. A shot in the inside from McCoy. McCoy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCoy. McCoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. McCoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walker backwards. A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land. #T3# With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. McCoy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards. McCoy stalling in the clinch.
Walker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. McCoy lands with a short head shot on the inside. McCoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Walker tries to score a body lock takedown but McCoy shows good agility there to stay on his feet. McCoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCoy scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Walker is rocked! Walker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him? McCoy throws a big uppercut that drops Walker! More strikes from McCoy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Walker lies dazed against the cage as McCoy celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gillechriosd McCoy! Gillechriosd McCoy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
VFC 102 Schwarzschild vs Welch
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1# Slater takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walker connects with the punch. Slater takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2# Slater scores with a takedown into Walker's guard. Walker is looking to sweep but instead, Slater has passed into half guard.
Slater working over Walker with some ground and pound. Walker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Slater lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Well, if Slater 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.
Walker is looking to improve his position.
Walker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Slater. Slater landing with the ground and pound. #T1# Slater trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom. Slater chips away with some ground and pound. Slater is working Walker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Slater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Walker keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully. #SUB# Walker has his foot on Slater's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slater works his way back into a safe position though. Slater looking to sit in guard and control but Walker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slater holds on and takes a little breather. #T2# Slater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there. Slater has his hands on Walker's head, controlling the position. Walker trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom. Slater wants to sweep but no luck. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Walker with a flurry of punches that miss. Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Slater. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slater is on top in guard.
#REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Slater postures up.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Slater stands up over Walker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Slater distracts Walker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Slater looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Slater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4# Slater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard. Walker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slater manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Walker passes Slater's left leg - he's now in half guard. Slater regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Walker. Walker looking to pass the guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Slater looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Slater will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Slater closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Slater swings and misses with a shot to the body and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Walker 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.
Walker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slater can do to turn this around? Nice shot by Walker. Walker sizes up Slater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Walker missing with a left hand there. Slater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Slater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walker but Walker pushes him off and we're back to square one. A big right from Walker misses. Slater shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Slater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Slater looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. George Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Slater. Walker scores with the left hand. Slater knows he should have avoided that one. 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 slips under a jab.#TD2# Slater closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slater lands in his opponent's guard.#T1# Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slater looking to sit in guard and control but Walker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Walker looking to sit in guard and control but Slater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slater distracts Walker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slater must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2# Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy. Walker can't keep his opponent in guard - Slater advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Walker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slater. Walker tries to roll over but Slater keeps him under control. Walker gets full guard. Slater advances to half guard. Slater moves nicely into side control. Slater works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3# Walker is looking to regain half guard here but Slater keeps moving and retains side control. Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working. Walker regains half guard. Slater is keen to just control but Walker is a slippery customer.#SUB# Slater is looking to control the position but Walker frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Slater grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Walker there - Slater really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Walker! George Walker made sure to mention his sponsor, PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
VFC 97 Dingo vs Sergius
Date: Jul 14, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Orlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2# Orlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walker has managed to free his arm - good work. Walker wants to improve his position but Orlov is controlling well.
Orlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2# Orlov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Walker has worked his arm free - good work by Walker!
Walker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walker! #SUB2# Orlov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Walker turns into him and now he's in Orlov's guard.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Orlov is keeping the position.#T1# Orlov tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Orlov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Walker 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 Orlov. Orlov looking for a sweep but Walker has passed into full mount! Oh no! Orlov is looking to get to half guard. Walker tries to control but Orlov wriggling away. Orlov regains half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Orlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2# Orlov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Orlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Walker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Orlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Orlov can't keep his opponent in guard - Walker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Orlov is looking to improve his position.
Orlov is pressing down on Walker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Walker trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Orlov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Walker stacks Orlov 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 Walker! Orlov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3# Walker tries to stand and escape but Orlov is controlling the position. #SUB# Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Orlov is defending well.
Orlov wants to get back to full guard. Orlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orlov.#SUB2# Orlov has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Walker 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. Walker scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Orlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Walker wants to sweep but no luck. Orlov looking to pass the guard. #T4# Orlov keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2# Orlov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Walker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Orlov has Walker in his guard.#REVR# Walker trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom. Walker throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Orlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Walker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Walker wants to stand but Orlov is controlling his posture from full guard. Walker trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that George Walker will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Orlov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. It looked like Walker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Walker misses with an uppercut. Orlov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walker is fending him off so far but Orlov persists. Nope, Walker circles away and we're back to standing. Orlov misses with a takedown and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. George Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Orlov. Nice defenses there by Orlov. Walker lands a jab. Orlov misses with a takedown attempt and Walker counters with a nice uppercut. Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2# Orlov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walker to the mat! Walker manages to get full guard. Orlov looking to pass the guard. Orlov stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.#SUB# Walker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Orlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# Pedro Orlov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Walker looking for a guillotine here but Orlov defends easily.
Orlov is looking to pass into half guard but Walker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Walker is in guard.#REVR##SUB2# Orlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Walker passes into half guard. #SUB2# Orlov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily. We've been informed that Orlov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB# Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2# Walker prevents Orlov from improving his position.#SUB# Walker seems to be working for a kimura but Orlov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Orlov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Orlov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Walker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orlov is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3# Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The fighters are battling for position here. Orlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Walker pushes down on Orlov's leg and manages to get into half guard. Orlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Orlov is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Orlov has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Orlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Orlov is breathing heavily. Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orlov is keeping the position for now. #T4# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Orlov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Walker 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 Orlov. Orlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Walker's best efforts. Orlov gets full guard. Walker passes Orlov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Orlov wants to get back to full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Walker moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Orlov. Orlov tries to bench press Walker off him but Walker keeps the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Walker dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3# Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.#TD2# Orlov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Orlov moves into full mount! Orlov prevents Walker from getting the reversal.#SUB2# Orlov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Walker is now in Orlov's guard. A big mistake from Orlov there, giving up the dominant position! Walker passes Orlov's left leg - he's now in half guard. Walker wants to control but Orlov is keeping him busy. Walker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Orlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Orlov wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Orlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# The fighters are battling for position here. Orlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Walker won't allow Orlov to sweep him here. Walker landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2# Orlov working for submissions but it's allowed Walker to get to half guard.
#SUB# Walker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Orlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Orlov tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg. Walker throwing shots but Orlov is blocking nicely. Orlov is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Orlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB2# Orlov actively working from the bottom here. Orlov is looking to improve his position.
Walker thows a huge punch but Orlov dodges it nicely.
Orlov is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# Orlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Walker passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3##SUB# Walker wants to finish this one by submission but Orlov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Walker. Walker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Orlov is looking to improve his position but Walker isn't that keen on the idea. Walker with shots to the head and body - Orlov looks very uncomfortable down there. Orlov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2# Orlov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Walker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Walker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Walker! #REVR# Orlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Walker's best efforts. Orlov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4# Walker wants to pass to mount but Orlov is defending the position. #SUB2# Orlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Walker trying to control the action but Orlov is working from the bottom. Orlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. George Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Walker won't allow Orlov to sweep him here. #SUB# Walker drops back looking for a leg! Orlov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orlov manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Orlov's guard. #SUB2# Orlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well. Pedro Orlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Orlov wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight! George Walker showed his dominance in that final round. Well Walker 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Walker! George Walker 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:
VFC 93 Dingo vs Isle
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1# Hitoshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The fighters circle momentarily. Walker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hitoshi moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2# Hitoshi takes the fight into the clinch. Walker is trying to stall.
#TD2# Hitoshi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Walker can't fight it off and eventually Hitoshi manages to take the fight to the floor. Walker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB# Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hitoshi is aware though and is defending well. Walker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hitoshi working some strikes from top position.#SUB# Walker looking for a guillotine here but Hitoshi defends easily.
Hitoshi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hitoshi preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB# Hitoshi is posturing up here but Walker has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hitoshi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hitoshi has to tap! Slick submission there by Walker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Walker! George Walker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1# Walker throws a hook but Kovaci blocks it. Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kovaci tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance. Kovaci tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovaci defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand. We've been told by Kovaci's head coaches at All Elite Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kovaci goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like George Walker has been cut. Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovaci. Kovaci throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kovaci is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
And Walker tries to counter it with a takedown but Kovaci pushes his down on his head and steps out. A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kovaci sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kovaci misses with a looping left. Walker looks to land a left hand but Kovaci moved out of range nicely.#T1# Kovaci dodges the punch combination from Walker.
Kovaci swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Kovaci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Walker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL# Walker gets tackled into the cage by Kovaci. Kovaci maintains the clinch. Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker is pressed up against the cage. Kovaci has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walker down to the mat. Walker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Kovaci counters with a straight right hand. Walker misses with an uppercut. Kovaci saw that one coming. Walker misses with a body shot.
#T2# Walker looks to land a left hand but Kovaci moved out of range nicely. Kovaci is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kovaci staying out of range there.#CL# Kovaci darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.#BC2# Walker manages to break the clinch.
Kovaci throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Walker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Walker throws a jab when Kovaci was well out of range. Kovaci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kovaci ducks under a wild hook from Walker. Walker avoids the body shot from Kovaci.
Walker misses with a combination
and Kovaci makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3##CL# Kovaci has managed to clinch.
#BC# Kovaci breaks from the clinch.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovaci. Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL# Kovaci takes the fight into the clinch. Kovaci looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4##BC# Kovaci manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Walker. Walker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Kovaci does a little dance to reset his feet. Kovaci moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off. Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Kovaci takes the fight into the clinch. Kovaci tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the cage and eventually Kovaci drops back down to his feet.
#BC# Kovaci breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ylli Kovaci dominated that round. The cut man is working on George Walker's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# A jab from Walker does it's job there.#CL# Kovaci moves into range and clinches up with Walker. Walker prevents Kovaci from breaking the clinch. Kovaci leaning his opponent against the cage. Kovaci tries to circle away but Walker has him pinned against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Kovaci breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovaci was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker. Kovaci tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovaci manages to avoid it. Kovaci wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance. Walker lands with an overhand left. Kovaci slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing. Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kovaci tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kovaci doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Kovaci tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance. Kovaci feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Walkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kovaci tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it. Walker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2# Kovaci fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovaci. Walker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Walker throws a hook but Kovaci avoids it easily. Kovaci scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Walker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kovaci counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Kovaci connects with a body shot that sends Walker's belly button to the back. Kovaci jabs at Walker's body. Kovaci connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Walker momentarily.
Kovaci is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
#T3# Kovaci throws a head kick that Walker semi-blocks.
Kovaci wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance. Kovaci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Kovaci tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kovaci lands an overhand right.#ROC#Walker is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up George Walker's cut even more. Kovaci throws a shot to the body.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovaci finish him?#CL# Kovaci rushes Walker and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Kovaci pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Walker seems to have recovered his senses. Walker misses with a hook. Kovaci ducked under it nicely. #CL# Kovaci clinches. Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Kovaci pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4# Kovaci wants to slow Walker down by chopping away at his legs. Kovaci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walker. Kovaci half committed to a counter leg kick. Kovaci dives in for a single leg takedown but Walker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Kovaci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?#BC# Kovaci breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kovaci connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Walker shoots in but no luck this time. Kovaci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker. Kovaci throws a body kick that misses. Kovaci moves out of range as Walker strikes. Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovaci is just out of range. Good leg kick by Kovaci. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ylli Kovaci dominated that second round. The cut man is working on George Walker's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Kovaci is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD# Kovaci sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Walker to the ground! Kovaci dives into full mount looking to finish! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kovaci trying to control but Walker is having none of it. This has been an exciting period of action! Kovaci looking to control and managing it successfully. Walker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1# Walker throws a strike but Kovaci rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kovaci is one step ahead there. Kovaci 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. Walker controls Kovaci momentarily but Kovaci frees himself. Kovaci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Walker working for a triangle but Kovaci defends it easily.
#SUB2# Walker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kovaci gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Walker working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Walker is looking for a triangle but Kovaci pushes his legs off easily.
Kovaci knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walker on the ground.#T3# Kovaci sitting in guard here, content to control. Walker keeping full guard, as Kovaci tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kovaci sitting in guard here, content to control. Walker keeping moving, preventing Kovaci from controlling successfully. Kovaci stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.#SUB2# Walker looking for a guillotine here but Kovaci defends easily.
#SUB2# Walker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#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. Walker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kovaci controls the pace. Kovaci continues to stall.#SUB2# Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kovaci is aware though and is defending well. Kovaci controlling from the top position. George Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kovaci is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Ylli Kovaci is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kovaci'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's the end of the fight! Ylli Kovaci showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kovaci 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Ylli Kovaci! Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Ylli Kovaci! Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Ylli Kovaci!
Ylli Kovaci wins by unanimous decision! Ylli Kovaci thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
VFC 90 Welch vs Schwarzchild
Date: Jun 14, 2022 |
#R1# Carvalho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nice uppercut lands for Carvalho. That snapped Walker's head back.
Carvalho has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Carvalho misses with a combination
#TD# and Walker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carvalho! Carvalho is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB# Walker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Walker trying to control the position but Carvalho is working away. Carvalho is looking for a sweep. Walker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB# Walker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Carvalho is looking for a sweep. Walker wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy. #SUB# Walker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1# Carvalho tries to improve position but can't. Sloppy strikes there by Walker. Carvalho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Walker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walker. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Carvalho trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Walker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Carvalho tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Carvalho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Walker forces his way into half guard. Walker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB# Walker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carvalho sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Walker is looking for a kimura but Carvalho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walker to get the leverage. Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Walker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Walker wants to take his opponent's back but Carvalho doesn't allow it. Walker with good strikes from the mount here! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Walker has hold of Carvalho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Carvalho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Carvalho tries to get back to half guard but can't. Walker raining down shots from the mount! Carvalho has given up his back here. Will Walker look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#T3##SUB# Walker looking to break Carvalho's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Carvalho remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Walker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Walker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Walker keeps control of the position as Carvalho tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Walker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Carvalho right now.
#SUB# Walker looking for the choke from the back. #SUB# Carvalho fending off the submission attempt from Walker. #SUB# Walker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Carvalho defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4# Carvalho rolls, trying to escape but Walker keeps control of the position.
#SUB# Carvalho defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Walker's arms. #SUB# Carvalho showing good submission defense here.
#SUB# Carvalho showing good submission defense here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Carvalho wants to escape the position.
Walker tries to get the hooks in deep but Carvalho pushed the leg off. #SUB# Carvalho is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Walker controlling well, preventing Carvalho from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Walker dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes. A punch combination from Carvalho misses. Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
Carvalho throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Walker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carvalho's guard.#SUB2# Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvalho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Carvalho's legs - danger averted. Walker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Carvalho is looking to reverse the position.#SUB# Walker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carvalho, who protects the arm well. Carvalho tries to get back to half guard but can't. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Walker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. A lull in the action here as Walker stalls from top position.#T1# Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carvalho for as long as he can get away with. Carvalho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Carvalho manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2# Walker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walker slips nicely into half guard. Walker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carvalho! Carvalho is trying desperately to improve position. Walker looking to control but Carvalho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2# Carvalho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Walker mounts Carvalho! Really nice guard pass there! Walker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carvalho is looking to escape. Carvalho tries to improve his position but instead Walker has taken his back! Walker keeps control of the position as Carvalho tries to break free.
#SUB# Walker is working for a rear naked choke. Carvalho is not defending it well and Walker has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Carvalho refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Carvalho's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Walker! After the fight, George Walker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
VFC 84 Chong vs Rhodes
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1# Walker throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Hung counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Walker! 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. Walker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Hung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hung is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Walker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't. Hung tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walker's legs. Hung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hung controls the position from side control. Hung trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB# Hung tries for a kimura but Walker is defending well. Walker gets back to half guard.#SUB# Hung is working for a kimura but Walker is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walker manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Hung 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.#SUB# Hung postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Walker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hung, into his guard. #REVB# Hung is looking to sweep but instead, Walker has passed into half guard.
#T2##SUB2# Walker is looking for a kimura but Hung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walker to get the leverage. Hung tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control. Walker stalling. Hung is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall. Walker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hung does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Walker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hung tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg. #T3# Walker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hung is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Walker is working for a kimura but Hung is defending it quite comfortably.
Walker wants to pass to mount but Hung is defending the position. Hung on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hung tries to get out of the position.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hung wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Hung tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control. Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Hung regains full guard. Nicely done. Walker is pushing down on Hung's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hung is fighting to maintain full guard but Walker has managed to sneak the leg through. Hung is trying to control but can't.
Hung moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Walker won't allow Hung to sweep him here. Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Hung 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.
A close round but George Walker will probably get the nod. That's time! Hung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hung. Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD# Hung closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Walker's guard. Hung trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hung stands and throws Walker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Walker is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Hung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Walker prevents Hung from moving into mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walker gets back to half guard. Hung is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Hung seems to be working for a kimura but Walker defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2# Walker has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hung. Oh but Walker has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hung goes limp - he's gone! Walker jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Walker! A less than humble George Walker misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. In defeat, Will Hung stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't talk to me. Don't tell me yahw nehayym.'. |
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Event:
VFC 76 Fowel vs Redd
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1# Nice cross by Walker. George Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Walker lands a jab to the head.
Abdullayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center. Abdullayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Abdullayev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Abdullayev moved out of range. Abdullayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker scores with a jab. Abdullayev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Abdullayev shoots in but Walker avoids the takedown attempt easily. Walker cracks Abdullayev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Walker throws a shot to the body.
#TD# Abdullayev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abdullayev lands in his opponent's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Walker is trying to control the position but Abdullayev postures up. Walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Abdullayev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abdullayev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2# Walker looking for a guillotine here but Abdullayev defends easily.
#T1# Abdullayev wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving. Walker trying to control the position here. #SUB2# Walker is looking for a triangle here but Abdullayev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Walker tries to buck Abdullayev off but Abdullayev is having none of it. Walker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abdullayev off and has taken his back! Walker scores with punches to the body. #SUB2# Walker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2# Abdullayev wants to escape the position.
#SUB2# Walker looking to break Abdullayev's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Abdullayev remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Walker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2# Abdullayev 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 Walker gets his way!
Abdullayev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Walker's guard. Nice work there by Abdullayev.
Abdullayev looking to pass the guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet. Abdullayev passes into half guard. Walker is trying to maintain the position but Abdullayev is very close to passing his half guard.#T3# Walker is looking to improve his position.
Walker gets back to full guard.
Abdullayev trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walker is on top in guard.
#REVB# Walker trying to control but Abdullayev is working from the bottom. #SUB# Abdullayev working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
We've been informed that Walker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4# Abdullayev trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Walker postures up in Abdullayev's guard and throws a big left but Abdullayev blocks it. Abdullayev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Walker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Walker is trying to keep Abdullayev in close.
Abdullayev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Walker 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# Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdullayev.
Walker catches Abdullayev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A combination from Walker does no damage. Abdullayev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walker avoids it really well and circles away. A swing and a miss from Walker. Walker leaves Abdullayev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Walker's corner calls for a 1-2. Walker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Abdullayev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut. A punch lands to the side of Abdullayev 's head but he takes it in his stride. Jab by Walker. Abdullayev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Abdullayev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Walker connects with a jab. Walker feints a jab promting Abdullayev to slip. Walker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Abdullayev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Abdullayev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#Abdullayev is rocked! Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Walker drops Abdullayev with a big left hand! Abdullayev is injured, injured bad! Walker jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Walker! |
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Event:
TR07: Hands-On Approach
Date: Jan 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Drunk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Drunk with a nice head shot there.#SUB# Walker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drunk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Drunk trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Drunk 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. Drunk with a nice head shot there.#SUB# Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drunk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Walker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drunk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drunk stands up over Walker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Drunk advances to half guard. Ground and pound from Drunk. #SUB# Walker looking for submissions off his back. Drunk working Walker over with strikes. #T1##SUB# Walker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Walker 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.#SUB# Walker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drunk pulls his head out easily. Drunk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Drunk is nestled in close to Walker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Walker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB# Walker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drunk pulls his head out easily. Nice strikes from Drunk there. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Drunk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Drunk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Walker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Drunk lands strikes from half guard. Drunk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2# Walker is looking for a sweep. Drunk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Walker actively working from the bottom here. Drunk working the head and body with strikes. Drunk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Drunk passes the guard and advances to mount! Walker gets back to half guard. Drunk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Drunk scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Drunk is nestled in close to Walker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB# Walker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drunk pulls his head out easily. #T3# Drunk is controlling the pace.
Drunk 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. Walker taking some punishment here, with Drunk in his half guard. #SUB# Walker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Walker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Walker has hold of Drunk's hands but Drunk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB# Walker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drunk pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Walker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Drunk controlling the action here. #T4# Drunk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Walker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Drunk is nestled in close to Walker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Drunk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Walker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB# Walker looking for submissions off his back. Walker taking some punishment here, with Drunk in his half guard. Drunk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Drunk winds up and cracks Walker with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Walker wants to improve his position but Drunk is controlling well.
Drunk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Drunk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Still in half guard, Drunk seems content to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Walker has hold of Drunk's hands but Drunk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Drunk tries to pass to full mount but Walker defends it. #SUB# Walker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drunk pulls his head out easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Drunk dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2# Drunk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Walker's guard. Drunk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Drunk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Drunk is in close to Walker's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Walker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drunk defends well. Walker has momentary wrist control but Drunk slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#Walker is rocked! Drunk sitting in guard, not really doing much. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Walker looking for a guillotine here but Drunk defends easily.
Drunk landing some decent shots from guard. Oh Walker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Drunk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Walker seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB# Drunk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drunk has managed to get both his arms back between Walker's legs - danger averted. Drunk 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# Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Walker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drunk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Drunk's corner is telling him to maintain position. Drunk scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Drunk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB# Walker has his feet on Drunk's thighs here. He's pushed Drunk off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Drunk screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Walker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Date gets caught flat footed, as Walker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Walker 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# Walker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Walker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Walker drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Walker as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Date screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Walker! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). George Walker! |
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