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Event:
HRL81
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Visagie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conway as he avoids it easily.
Conway tries to counter with a takedown but Visagie is quick to defend against it.
Visagie shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense.
Conway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Visagie.
Walter Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johagum Visagie.
Visagie shoots in and drives through. Conway sprawls well.
Conway attempts a counter takedown but Visagie avoids it well and moves away.
Conway stuffs the takedown attempt from Visagie. Visagie gets slowly back to his feet.
Conway changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visagie shoots in for a double leg but Conway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Visagie is defended easily by Conway.
Conway feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Visagie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Conway is trying to defend but Visagie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Visagie wants to stand up but Conway has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
Visagie trying to control from half guard but Conway is working away.
Visagie slows the pace down in half guard.
Conway tries to roll over but Visagie keeps him under control.
Conway won't allow Visagie to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Visagie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conway is just riding it out for now. Visagie eventually gives up the hold.
Visagie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Conway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Visagie looks winded!#T3##SUB#
Conway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Visagie pulls his head out easily.
Visagie wants to take a breather but Conway is having none of it.
Visagie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Visagie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Conway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Visagie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Conway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Visagie pulls his head out easily.
Conway is not content to let Visagie control the position.
Conway really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Visagie wants to free his trapped foot but Conway is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Visagie shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Visagie shoots in but Conway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Conway appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johagum Visagie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Visagie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conway defends well and Visagie ends up having to push Conway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conway drops down looking for a counter takedown but Visagie sprawls and moves away.
Johagum Visagie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Visagie goes for a double leg but Conway avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conway continues to drive forward.
Conway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Visagie.
Walter Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johagum Visagie.
Conway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Visagie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visagie fails with a takedown attempt.
Conway half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Visagie is breathing heavily.#T1#
Visagie goes for a double leg but Conway avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conway continues to drive forward.
Conway feinted with a counter takedown.
Visagie shoots and misses #TD#
and Conway decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Visagie's guard.
Visagie is wriggling around but Conway manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Conway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Visagie is doing well to control the position and prevent Conway from advancing to side control.#T2##SUB#
Conway is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Visagie is trying to control but can't.
Visagie missing with punches from the bottom.
Visagie controlling the position well. #SUB#
Conway is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Visagie is looking to control Conway's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Visagie avoid being mounted?
Visagie tries to roll over but Conway keeps him under control.
Visagie looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Visagie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Conway seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Visagie is defending against the submission attempts here by Conway.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Visagie misses with a takedown attempt - Conway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Conway tries to counter with a takedown but Visagie is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Visagie shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Conway dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Visagie shoots and misses #TD#
and Conway counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Visagie! #SUB#
Visagie wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Conway seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Visagie is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Walter Conway! |
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Event:
HRL67
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Pereira thuds a left hand into Conway's body.
Conway doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pereira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pereira thuds a left hand into Conway's body.
Pereira lands a slapping body shot.
Conway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pereira connects with a single shot there.
Conway shoots and misses
and Pereira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pereira dips to his left and cracks Conway with an uppercut!
Conway is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Conway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira catches Conway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pereira connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Conway.
Pereira jabs Conway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pereira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conway doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Pereira lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pereira.#ROC#Conway is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Walter Conway has been cut.
Pereira connects with a right hand. Conway shakes it off.
Conway is still on wobbly legs! Can Pereira finish him?
Pereira is looking to wear down Conway with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Conway gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Pereira gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Pereira! |
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Event:
HRL55
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Conway tries to clinch but Karim moves away
and Karim counters with a leg kick.
Conway dives in for a single leg takedown but Karim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conway tries to clinch
and Karim counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Walter Conway has been cut.
Karim throws a sloppy head kick and Conway moves out of range easily.
And Conway tries to counter it with a takedown but Karim pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Karim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karim throws a front kick that sends Conway stumbling back into the cage.
Conway misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Karim to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurlan Karim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Conway.
Conway misses with a takedown attempt
and Karim counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Conway darts in trying to clinch
and Karim counters with a nice low kick that buckles Conway's knee momentarily.
Conway looks winded!
Conway gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD#
and Karim counters with a crisp one two that drops Conway! Karim thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Conway to his feet! Conway is in big trouble!#ROC#Conway is rocked!
Karim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Conway is still on wobbly legs! Can Karim finish him?
Conway fails with the takedown
and as Conway loses concentration momentarily, Karim counters with a picture perfect head kick! Conway goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nurlan Karim!
Nurlan Karim was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HRL46
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Conway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Conway really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Conway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Conway closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pereira did well to prevent Conway getting side control.#ES2#
Pereira manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Conway gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Conway is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pereira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pereira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Conway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira lands a nice hook to Conway's body. Conway takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Conway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Conway gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pereira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Conway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira throws a looping overhand right but Conway ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Pereira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Conway closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pereira's guard.
Conway will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pereira wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Conway manages to pass to side control.
Pereira is trying to escape back to his feet but Conway uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Conway prevents Pereira from escaping the position.#SU#
Conway decides to stand back up.
Conway wants to clinch.#T2##TD#
Conway shoots in and bounces Pereira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Pereira pushes Conway off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira jabs at Conway's body.
Pereira misses with the combination.
Pereira's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pereira's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Conway tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pereira counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Pereira looks to land a combination. Conway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#Conway is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Walter Conway has been cut.
Pereira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pereira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Conway under the eye.
Oh Conway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pereira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Conway.
Conway seems to have got his legs back now.
Pereira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Conway. Conway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Conway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Conway is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Pereira. Beautiful body shot.
Pereira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Conway rather than just go for the knockout.
Pereira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira scores with a one two! Conway had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pereira connects with a body shot that sends Conway's belly button to the back.
Pereira throws a good cross that connects.
Pereira lands with a right that hurts Conway. Conway looks to clinch but Pereira throws a short knee that drops Conway. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Sean Pereira! |
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Event:
HRL41
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Conway pushes Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Conway pulls guard effortlessly.
Pereira wants to stand but Conway is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Conway is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pereira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Conway uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pereira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Conway really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Pereira cracks Conway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Conway instigates a clinch.
Conway is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Conway jumps guard and drags Pereira to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Conway is pulling down on Pereira's head to control his posture. #SU2#
Pereira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Conway manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pereira on his heels. He'll look to pass Pereira's guard now, I'm sure.
Conway is standing up over Pereira. Pereira looks to escape but Conway dives into side control.
Pereira is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Pereira takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
Conway controlling the position.
Conway wants to control but Pereira is keeping him busy.
Pereira wants to get back to his feet but Conway is dominant here and he's now got Pereira's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Conway working for the choke.
Conway scores with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Conway has good solid back control here.
Pereira trying to get back to his feet but Conway is in full control for now.
Pereira is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Conway looking for the RNC.
Pereira covering up well and avoiding damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Conway controls the position.
Pereira is trying to get back to his feet but Conway has full control of the position and if anything, Pereira has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Conway has managed to slip his arm under Pereira's chin. This could be all over... yep, Pereira is tapping out! Submission win for Conway.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Walter Conway! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Conway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payne lands a head shot.
Conway tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Payne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Conway thows a leg kick but Payne checks it
and Payne counters with a left and a right that stings Conway. #CL2#
Conway moves into range and clinches up with Payne.
Conway is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Payne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Payne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Conway or not. #TD2#
Conway has picked Payne up - he's going for a ride! Conway dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conway working the head and body with strikes.
Payne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Conway.
Conway seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Conway seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Conway is looking for a kimura but Payne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Conway to get the leverage.
Conway missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Conway sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Conway's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Conway is trying to work for a kimura but Payne is defending well.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Conway gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Conway closes the distance but Payne moves to the side
and Payne counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Conway gets a takedown into half guard.
Conway performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Payne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Conway. #SU2#
Conway stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Payne to get to his feet.
Jason Payne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Conway looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Conway is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Payne wants to sweep but no luck.
Conway advances to half guard.
Conway performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
More stalling from Conway.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conway throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Conway 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#
Good exchange - Payne coming out on top.#TD2#
Payne gets caught napping as Conway dives in and scores a takedown. Payne manages to retain guard.
Payne wants to get back to his feet but Conway passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Payne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Conway content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conway with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T1##SUB2#
Payne makes his way to full guard, as Conway worked for a kimura.
Conway trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Conway passes Payne's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Conway working the head and body with strikes.
Conway scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Conway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conway wants to pass the guard but Payne is defending well. #SU2#
Conway stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Conway gets a takedown into half guard.
Conway performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SU2#
Conway decides to return to a standing position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Conway has Payne up against the cage in a clinch.
Payne misses with a body punch.
Payne misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Conway gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Payne trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Conway is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Payne wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conway controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Conway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Conway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jason Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payne lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Conway shoots in and gets a takedown into Payne's guard.
Conway showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Conway from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conway sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Conway stopping the sweep attempt from Payne.
Payne is working hard here to advance position.
Conway is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Conway scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
Payne taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2#
Conway tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Conway has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU2#
Conway stands up and beckons Payne to his feet.
Payne moves out of range of the body kick from Conway.
Walter Conway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Conway changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Payne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Payne gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Payne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Conway must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB2#
Conway has gone for a leg lock! Payne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Conway's guard.#REVR#
Conway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payne is one step ahead there.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Conway kicks Payne off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Payne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Conway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Conway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payne circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Payne tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Conway gets a clinch.
Payne tries to pull guard but Conway holds him up against the cage and eventually Payne drops back down to his feet.
Payne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conway's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payne misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Conway breaks from the clinch.
Walter Conway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Payne circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Conway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Conway 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Conway! |
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