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Event:
EMPIRE FN10
Date: Oct 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Hunt moves out of range as Walker strikes.#TD2#
Hunt drives through with a takedown into Walker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt throws an elbow that misses. Walker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunt's guard. Nice move by Walker!#REVR#
Hunt trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hunt 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.#ES2#
Hunt scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.#T1#
Walker lands a jab to the nose.
Walker moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Walker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hunt's hands.
Walker lands a jab to the head.
Sam Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sam Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Hunt.
Walker lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Walker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt has his takedown stuffed
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Walker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker with a nice cross.#T2#
Hunt blocks a jab.#TD2#
Hunt dives in and scores a takedown into Walker's guard.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walker has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hunt chips away with some ground and pound.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hunt 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Walker stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunt is wriggling around but Walker manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB#
Walker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunt is not content to let Walker control the position.#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.
Hunt pushes Walker off looking to stand but Walker dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is trying to stand up here but Walker is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Hunt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Walker's guard.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. #REVR#
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Walker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Walker throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Hunt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Hunt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Walker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt throws a strike but Walker 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 wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker cracks Hunt with a solid left hand.#T1##ES2#
Hunt wriggles free and stands up.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walker but Walker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ethan Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walker as he jumps to the side.
Sam Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Hunt.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Walker finds it's target.
Ethan Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Walker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Hunt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walker to the ground. Hunt is now in Walker's guard.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##ES2#
Hunt pushes Walker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Walker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walker throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up with Walker, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes Walker against the cage but Walker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Walker.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt - Walker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Hunt slips under a jab from Walker.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Walker is able to avoid easily.
Walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Walker. No joy for Hunt on that attempt.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker lands a head shot.
Walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
Walker thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Hunt 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.
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Hunt slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad.
Walker misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt dives in and grabs Walker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Walker misses the target.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Walker misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Sam Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt throws a lazy head kick
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Walker.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Walker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##KD#
Walker drops Hunt with a beautiful combination! Hunt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Walker is looking for the KO!#ROC#Hunt is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hunt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
Walker tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Sam Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Hunt.
Walker cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Hunt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker gets full guard.
Walker controlling Hunt's posture.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walker is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Walker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Hunt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hunt is striking from the bottom but Walker uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hunt trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Walker manages to pass to mount!
Hunt regains half guard.
Walker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.
Ethan Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hunt holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
Walker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Walker wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
Ethan Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walker.
Hunt wants to sweep but Walker has passed to side control!
Hunt trying to control but Walker flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T3#
Walker gets his hands free as Hunt looks to control.
Hunt is really stuck here.
Hunt covering up well under a series of strikes from Walker.
Hunt is trying to get back to his feet but Walker has full control of the position and if anything, Hunt has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hunt is trying to remain composed but Walker is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Walker throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hunt covering up well under a series of strikes from Walker.
Hunt tries to break free.
#T4#
Hunt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Walker.
Hunt tries to roll but Walker sticks to his back.
Hunt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Walker.
Hunt is trying to get back to his feet but Walker has full control of the position and if anything, Hunt has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Walker controlling well, preventing Hunt from escaping the position.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Walker.
Sam Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Walker!
Sam Walker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN7: WW GP
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Walker cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walker throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Walker connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Walker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sam Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Walker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walker tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Johnson defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Walker lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Walker throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Walker misses its intended target.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.#KD#
Johnson drops Walker with a beautiful combination! Walker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!#ROC#Walker is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson weaves into range and cracks Walker right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Walker goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Johnson is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Johnson!
In his post fight interview, Jason Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN5: WW GP
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
De Varant misses with a looping left.
De Varant takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Diego De Varant has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that De Varant has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walker scores with a hook.#ROC2#De Varant is rocked!
De Varant tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Varant tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
De Varant has Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
De Varant is stalling here.
De Varant tries for a takedown. No joy.
De Varant blocks a body shot from Walker.
De Varant jumps guard but Walker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego De Varant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Varant has Walker pushed against the cage.
Walker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Varant up against the cage.#T1#
De Varant tries for a takedown but Walker manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
De Varant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Varant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Varant throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Varant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Varant momentarily.
Oh De Varant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Varant looks for the body kick but Walker saw that one coming.
De Varant throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Varant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
Walker Throws a clean left jab. Walker Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with De Varant's chin! De Varant crumbles to the ground and Walker follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Walker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sam Walker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sam Walker waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA ðŸï¸'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN3
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Walker feints a jab promting Willdoit to slip. Walker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Willdoit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Willdoit lands a jab to the nose.
Willdoit throws a front kick that sends Walker stumbling back into the cage.
Willdoit fakes the leg kick and cracks Walker in the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Willdoit.
Willdoit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Nice uppercut lands for Willdoit. That snapped Walker's head back.
Willdoit throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Willdoit.
Willdoit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Willdoit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Willdoit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Willdoit.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Willdoit is just out of range.
Willdoit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Willdoit ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Willdoit tries a quick counter leg kick but Walker is wise to it.
A jab lands there for Willdoit.
Walker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Willdoit back to the cage. Walker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Willdoit lands a nice looking body kick.
Willdoit scores with a jab.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willdoit moves away.
Willdoit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Willdoit. Walker shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
Willdoit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Willdoit connects with a leg kick.
Willdoit moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Willdoit.
Walker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Willdoit. Willdoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Willdoit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Willdoit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Willdoit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Willdoit.
Willdoit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Willdoit tried to score with a low kick but Walker checks it.#T3#
Walker avoids a kick to the body.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willdoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Willdoit fakes the leg kick and cracks Walker in the body.
Walker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Walker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willdoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Willdoit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Walker avoids a kick to the body.
Willdoit lands the left hand.
Willdoit lands a jab to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Walker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Willdoit - the referee stops the clock and Walker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Willdoit. Walker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Willdoit looks for the body kick but Walker saw that one coming.
Willdoit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Walker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Willdoit. #T4#
Willdoit thuds his shin into the meat of Walker's side.
Willdoit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willdoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Willdoit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willdoit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walker is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Walker misses its target.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
Willdoit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Walker misses its target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Willdoit.
Walker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Willdoit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Walker throws a body punch but Willdoit moves out of range.
Walker scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Willdoit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Willdoit with the inside leg kick.
Steve Willdoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willdoit thumps Walker with a low kick.
Willdoit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Walker is looking to wear down Willdoit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willdoit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willdoit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Walker will feel that in the morning.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Willdoit throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willdoit lands a head shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Willdoit!
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Willdoit counters with a body kick. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Willdoit.
Walker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steve Willdoit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Willdoit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walker is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Willdoit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Willdoit. That's going to slow Walker down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Walker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Willdoit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Willdoit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Willdoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Willdoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker blocks a leg kick.
Walker throws a sloppy body shot
and Willdoit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Willdoit thumps Walker with a low kick.
Willdoit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Willdoit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Willdoit keeps Walker at a distance using the push kick.
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!
That kick from Willdoit tenderised Walker's leg. Walker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Willdoit thuds his shin into the meat of Walker's side.
Willdoit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Willdoit cracks Walker with an open hand slap.
Willdoit throws the kick towards the body but Walker avoids it.
Walker misses with a jab to the body
and Willdoit counters with a good, hard body kick but Walker shrugs it off.
Walker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Willdoit.
A solid body kick from Willdoit. #T3#
Walker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Willdoit.
Walker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Willdoit throws a front kick that sends Walker stumbling back into the cage.
Willdoit with a nice cross.
Willdoit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Willdoit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Willdoit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Willdoit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Walker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Willdoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Willdoit feints and then cracks Walker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walker down.
Walker swings for the body but Willdoit moves out of range.
#T4#
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willdoit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willdoit is looking to slow Walker down with leg kicks.
Walker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Willdoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Willdoit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Willdoit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
Walker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Willdoit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Walker misses with a body punch
and Willdoit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Willdoit thuds his shin into the meat of Walker's side.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Willdoit 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#
Walker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Willdoit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Willdoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Walker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Willdoit counters with a body kick.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Willdoit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willdoit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick lands for Willdoit.
Willdoit looks to land a body kick but Walker moved away.
Walker lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Willdoit throws a leg kick
and Walker counters with a nice body shot.
Willdoit throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Walker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Willdoit tried to score with a low kick but Walker checks it.
Walker is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Willdoit's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Willdoit misses with a kick to the body.
Walker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Willdoit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Walker lands a jab to Willdoit's midsection.
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Willdoit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willdoit moves away.
Willdoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Willdoit feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Walker throws a body punch but Willdoit moves out of range.
Willdoit throws a push kick but Walker slaps the foot to one side.
Willdoit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Willdoit misses with a kick to the body.
Walker scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willdoit misses with a body kick.
Willdoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Willdoit is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Walker walks into a stiff left hand from Willdoit.
Walker throws a shot to the body.
Walker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Walker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Willdoit - the referee stops the clock and Walker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Willdoit. Walker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Willdoit throws a head kick that misses.
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Willdoit at a distance.
Willdoit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Walker blocks a leg kick.
Donk. Willdoit catches Walker right on the button with a cross.
Walker lands a right hook to the body.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willdoit connects with a leg kick.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Willdoit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Walker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Willdoit throws the kick towards the body but Walker avoids it.
Willdoit lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willdoit scoring well with a low kick there.
Willdoit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sam Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Willdoit.
Willdoit tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Willdoit.
Walker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Willdoit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Willdoit.
Steve Willdoit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Willdoit connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Willdoit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Willdoit 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Willdoit!
Our winner, Steve Willdoit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 5: Riak vs Polo
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Kakuzo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walker but Walker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Walker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kakuzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kakuzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Walker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kakuzo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker cracks a nice hook into Kakuzo's ribs.
Kakuzo tries to score with a low kick but Walker moves his leg out of the way.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Kakuzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walker leaves Kakuzo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakagome Kakuzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakuzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Walker.
Walker checks a leg kick.
Kakuzo ducks right into an uppercut from Walker.
Walker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kakuzo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walker pinned against the cage. Walker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kakuzo rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Walker scores with a jab to the body.
Kakuzo throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kakuzo misses with a combination
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Kakuzo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakuzo slips under a jab.
Kakuzo connects with a body shot that sends Walker's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Walker has Kakuzo up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Kakuzo has a couple of punches blocked by Walker.
Walker just leaning against Kakuzo, taking a breather.
Kakuzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakuzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kakuzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kakuzo tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Kakuzo back against the cage.
Walker has Kakuzo pressed against the cage.
Kakuzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kakuzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kakuzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker stalling.
Walker is stalling here.
Walker continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T4#
Kakuzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kakuzo misses with the head strike.
Kakuzo being controlled against the cage.
Kakuzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walkers head.
Kakuzo lands a body shot.
Walker has Kakuzo pushed against the cage.
Kakuzo has a couple of punches blocked by Walker.
Kakuzo effectively controlling the action here.
Kakuzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kakuzo throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Kakuzo has Walker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kakuzo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Walker tumbling to the mat - Kakuzo dives into Walker's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Walker 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#
Kakuzo tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walker lands a jab to Kakuzo's midsection.
Walker connects with a body shot.
Kakuzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kakuzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walker blocks a leg kick.
Sam Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kakuzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Walker lands with a good body shot.
Kakuzo throws a hook but Walker blocks it.#CL2#
Walker has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Kakuzo controlling the action here for a moment.
Kakuzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Walker.
Kakuzo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Walker.
A bit of stalling here from Walker.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Walker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Walker as Kakuzo tries to tie him up.
Kakuzo prevents Walker from breaking the clinch.
Kakuzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Walker is keeping busy.#T2#
Walker pushes Kakuzo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kakuzo is trying to maintain a safe position but Walker gets an underhook and turns Kakuzo into the cage.
Kakuzo 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakagome Kakuzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Walker is trying to trip Kakuzo. He has hold of a leg but Kakuzo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Walker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kakuzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kakuzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kakuzo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3##SUB#
Kakuzo 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.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Kakuzo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kakuzo 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.
Walker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kakuzo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.#T4#
Walker landing some decent shots from guard.
Kakuzo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
Kakuzo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walker.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kakuzo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kakuzo 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Walker 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 with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kakuzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kakuzo tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker scores with a hook to the body. Kakuzo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kakuzo at a distance.
Kakuzo takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Kakuzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Kakuzo darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.
Walker gets underhooks to prevent Kakuzo's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Walker tries to throw a body punch but Kakuzo avoids it by throwing Walker back against the cage.
Nakagome Kakuzo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Walker blocks an uppercut.
Kakuzo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakagome Kakuzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakuzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Walker is keeping busy.
Walker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kakuzo or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kakuzo trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kakuzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kakuzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Walker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kakuzo stalling in the clinch but Walker improves position.
Kakuzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sam Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kakuzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Kakuzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Kakuzo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Walker scores with a hook to the body. Kakuzo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kakuzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
No luck for Kakuzo with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Walker digs a good body shot into Kakuzo's ribs.
Walker scores with a hook to the body. Kakuzo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walker with a nice cross.
Nakagome Kakuzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kakuzo looks to land a left hand but Walker moved out of range nicely.
Walker stuns Kakuzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kakuzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Walker. Beautiful body shot.
Walker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Walker punishes Kakuzo's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Walker forces Kakuzo back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker blocks an elbow strike.
Walker lands a shot to the body.
Kakuzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kakuzo up against the cage.
Walker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakuzo.
Walker stalling in the clinch.
Kakuzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sam Walker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kakuzo's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kakuzo fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Walker!
Sam Walker really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bondi MMA logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 3
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Trapperson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trapperson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walker's waist but Walker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trapperson off to one side.
Walker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Trapperson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
#TD2#
Trapperson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Trapperson looking to pass the guard.
Walker is looking to stand back up but Trapperson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Walker. #SUB2#
Trapperson is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Walker pushes Trapperson off, looking to escape but Trapperson dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Walker is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trappy Trapperson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2022 |
#R1#
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 cracks Rose Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rose Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rose Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Walker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rose Jr misses with a takedown
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Rose Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Rose Jr ducks straight into an uppercut from Walker and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Rose Jr manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC2#Rose Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Walker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rose Jr, up you get!
Oh Rose Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Rose Jr up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Walker from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Rose Jr's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Walker!
After winning the bout, Sam Walker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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