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Event:
UFF Fight Night 3
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Gottenyer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Walters is trying to defend but Gottenyer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Gottenyer scoring with strikes to the body and head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Walters is trying to stand.
Gottenyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Nice strikes from Gottenyer there. Gottenyer is taking a breather. Walters says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Gottenyer scoring with strikes to the body and head. Walters is looking for a sweep. Gottenyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gottenyer stalling. Gottenyer winds up and cracks Walters with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gottenyer lands a nice short elbow. Gottenyer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Walters taking some punishment here, with Gottenyer in his half guard. Gottenyer slows the pace down in half guard. Gottenyer looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Walters tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2# Gottenyer seems to be working for a kimura but Walters defends the submission attempt. Gottenyer trying to pass the guard but Walters defending well. #T2# Walters tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Walters is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gottenyer lands a nice short elbow. Walters trying to control but Gottenyer postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Gottenyer wants to free his trapped foot but Walters is holding on for dear life with his legs. Walters is trying to stand.
Gottenyer looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Gottenyer controlling the action here. Gottenyer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3# Gottenyer not doing much here.
Walters is looking to escape. Gottenyer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Gottenyer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. It looks like Gottenyer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Walters is trying to control but can't.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD# Walters scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gottenyer pushes Walters off and gets back to his feet.#TD2# Gottenyer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gottenyer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Gottenyer grinds an elbow into Walters's temple. Gottenyer staying calm. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ismayil Gottenyer dominated that round. That's time! Walters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2# Walters gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Gottenyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Gottenyer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Gottenyer scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB# Walters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ismayil Gottenyer has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gottenyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gottenyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1# Walters trying to keep a closed guard but Gottenyer is proving a slippery customer.
Gottenyer connects with a couple of short punches. Walters controls Gottenyer momentarily but Gottenyer frees himself. Gottenyer scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Gottenyer works over Walters with some ground and pound from guard.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gottenyer lands a couple of decent looking shots. Gottenyer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walters's head. Gottenyer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Gottenyer preventing the sweep. Gottenyer lands a couple of decent looking shots. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Walters holds on and takes a little breather. Gottenyer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walters's head. Gottenyer cracks Walters with a solid left hand. Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Walters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# Gottenyer forces his way into half guard. Gottenyer is controlling the pace.
Gottenyer scoring with strikes to the body and head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gottenyer is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gottenyer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Gottenyer drops an elbow to the side of Walters's head. Gottenyer working Walters over with strikes. Gottenyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Walters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Walters won't allow Gottenyer to pass to mount. Gottenyer lands with a punch from half guard. Gottenyer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Gottenyer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#Walters is rocked!#SUB2# Gottenyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gottenyer. Oh Walters is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gottenyer connects with a nice short shot to Walters's temple. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ismayil Gottenyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2# Gottenyer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Walters seems to have got his legs back now. Walters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gottenyer. Walters flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gottenyer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2# Gottenyer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gottenyer slips a nice elbow through Walters's hands, connecting with Walters's forehead. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gottenyer content to control rather than advance. #SUB2# Gottenyer seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1# Walters is looking to control Gottenyer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walters avoid being mounted? Gottenyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gottenyer drops an elbow to the side of Walters's head. Gottenyer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Gottenyer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Walters has hold of Gottenyer's hands but Gottenyer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Walters is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ethan Walters has been cut. Gottenyer scores with a big shot! Walters's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Walters! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ismayil Gottenyer! The defeated Ethan Walters had this to say: 'I think I was doing well, kept the game plan going. but couldn't get the job done, well bounce back and make a name for ourselves.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2025 |
#R1# Walters throws a body kick that misses #TD# and King counters with a shoot takedown. Walters fights it but they end up in guard. King is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. King trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walters's guard. King stopping the sweep attempt from Walters. King is stalling in the full guard. Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# King tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard. King 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. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# King shoots in and gets a takedown into Walters's guard. King lands a couple of decent looking shots. King is stalling in the full guard. Walters trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Walters working a defensive guard here.
#T2# Walters looking to control but King passes into half guard.
Walters is trying to defend against the ground and pound but King scores with a couple of nice shots. King 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. King wants to pass to mount but Walters is defending the position. King is taking a breather. Walters says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. King wants to free his trapped foot but Walters is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3# King lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Walters is trying to maintain the position but King is very close to passing his half guard. King content to control rather than advance. Walters is looking to improve his position.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with King in particular looking to stall.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As King backs off Walters throws a huge counter combo but King manages to avoid it all.#TD# King fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walters to the ground. King is now in Walters's guard.
Walters has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. King is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Walters is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but King is defending well.#TD# King gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. King seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# King 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.
King wants to stand but Walters has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul King dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# King shoots for a double leg takedown but Walters sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Walters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.#TD# King shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than King was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! You can see the frustration on Walters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Walters tries to buck King off but King is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King working the body and head with strikes. King controlling the position from side mount. King wants to stand but Walters has his arm trapped. #T1# King has knee on belly and moves into mount. Walters tries to hold on but King postures up. King looking to control and managing it successfully. Walters swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Walters regains half guard.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Walters wants to control but King is keeping busy.
King wants to pass to mount but Walters is defending the position. Walters wants to get back to full guard. King content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Walters tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD# King changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Walters looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Walters stops King from passing to mount. King is putting a hurting on Walters here, landing some big shots from side control. King taking a breather here. #T4# Abdul King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Walters is looking for a sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! You can see the frustration on Walters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul King dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD# King gets a takedown into half guard.
Walters has one foot on King's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Walters looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.#TD2# King gets caught napping as Walters dives in and scores a takedown. King manages to retain guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. King is pulling down on Walters's head to control his posture. #SUB# King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1# King strikes from his own guard. Walters trying to control but King is working from the bottom. King is pulling down on Walters's head to control his posture. Walters preventing the sweep. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. King throws a body shot but no joy. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walters is defended easily by King.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Walters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and King counters with a nice double leg into guard. Walters being controlled here, momentarily. Walters controls King momentarily but King frees himself. Walters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. King controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. King stands and throws Walters's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3# King lands a few punches from side control. You can see the frustration on Walters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. King moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. King moves into full mount! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, King cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ethan Walters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Abdul King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. King controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Abdul King showed his dominance in that final round. Well King 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul King! In defeat, Ethan Walters stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think I was doing well, kept the game plan going. but couldn't get the job done, well bounce back and make a name for ourselves.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Rivers gets caught flat footed, as Walters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Walters landing with the ground and pound. Rivers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walters manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Walters trying to control the position.
Rivers lands a couple of digs. Walters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rivers showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU# Rivers stands up and waves to Walters to follow him. #T1##CL# Rivers moves into range and clinches up with Walters.#TD# Rivers has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Walters clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! THIS COMMENTARY SHOULD NOT HAPPEN - IF YOU SEE THIS ERROR, PLEASE REPORT IT TO ADMIN (ID282) The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Walters is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Walters trying to control the action but Rivers just sinks the hooks in. Walters is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2# Walters wants to control his opponent's hands but Rivers gets his hands free. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Walters tries to escape but Rivers has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Rivers slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rivers is landing with strikes. Walters can't take much more of this. Rivers biding his time, controlling Walters. #T3# Walters is in bad spot here.
Rivers is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB# Rivers is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Walters is defending well though. Rivers let's go of the attempt for now. Walters tries to escape the position.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Rivers has good solid back control here. Walters trying to get back to his feet but Rivers is in full control for now. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Rivers 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##TD2# Walters dives in and scores a takedown into Rivers's guard. Rivers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES# Rivers pushes Walters off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2# Walters gets a takedown into half guard. Rivers gets full guard. Rivers pulls Walters in close to prevent any damage. Chris Rivers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Rivers wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard.
#REVR# Rivers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Rivers stops Walters from standing up. Rivers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Walters wants to improve his position but instead Rivers has moved into half guard.
#T2# Rivers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walters can do to turn this around? Walters is trying to get back to full guard. Walters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rivers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rivers's back! Walters trying to control momentarily.
#T3# Rivers manages to reverse the position and now he's in Walters's guard. Nice work there by Rivers.
Rivers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Walters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working. Walters is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4# Rivers wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Walters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rivers is just riding it out for now. Walters eventually gives up the hold. Rivers is looking to improve his position.
Walters has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rivers is looking to improve his position but Walters isn't that keen on the idea. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Rivers will probably get the nod. That's time! Rivers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL# Rivers clinches with his opponent.
#TD2# Walters has Rivers pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Walters pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rivers tumbling to the mat - Walters dives into Rivers's guard.
Rivers pushes Walters off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Rivers slips a jab from Walters. Walters misses with a jab to the body
and Rivers counters with a slapping leg kick. Walters tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2# Walters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rivers's guard.
Rivers wriggles free and stands up. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Walters manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rivers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rivers's guard now, I'm sure.
Rivers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1##TD2# Walters gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rivers regains guard.
Rivers has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Walters off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Walters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD# Walters gets caught flat footed, as Rivers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Rivers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Rivers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Walters wants to sweep here but Rivers controlling him for the moment. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rivers controls from within his opponent's guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2# Walters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rivers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Rivers works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3# Rivers is taking a breather. Walters says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB# Rivers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walters sees it coming and defends easily. Walters moves into full guard.
Rivers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Rivers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4# Rivers scoring with punches and elbows. Walters is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB# Rivers is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Walters looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rivers gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Walters is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rivers lets go of the hold and Walters can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Rivers! Ethan Walters was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I was doing well, kept the game plan going. but couldn't get the job done, well bounce back and make a name for ourselves.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2025 |
#R1# Walters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Khammadov counters by moving into the clinch. #TD# Khammadov gets control of Walters's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khammadov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Walters won't allow Khammadov to sweep him here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Walters forces his way into half guard. Walters passes the guard and advances to mount! Khammadov can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khammadov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Walters tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Walters looking to finish with strikes here!
#T1# Walters throws some wild stikes that Khammadov manages to avoid easily.
Walters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Khammadov is trying desperately to improve position. Walters landing strikes from the mount and Khammadov is in trouble! Walters thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Khammadov is trying to escape the mount.
Khammadov is trying to stand up.#T2# Khammadov tries to hold on but Walters pushes him away. #SUB2# Walters jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Khammadov manages to avoid the submission attempt. Khammadov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walters on the ground. Khammadov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Walters presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2# Walters quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Walters but it's paid off an Khammadov is forced to tap! Nice work by Walters.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ethan Walters! Ethan Walters 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Walters rushes Klopp and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Walters manages to pull guard.
Walters has control of Klopp's left arm, preventing Klopp from doing any damage. Walters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klopp manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Walters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Klopp trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
#T1# Klopp wants to control the position but Walters says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Klopp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walters is working away from the top position though. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Walters lands a nice short elbow. Walters trying to pass the guard but Klopp defending well. Klopp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Walters's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Walters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2# Walters seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Klopp for as long as he can get away with. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Walters pushing down on Klopp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Still in half guard, Walters seems content to control. Klopp is trying to control but Walters manages to pass to mount!
Walters raining down hammerfists from mount. Walters working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3# Walters punishing his opponent with strikes. Klopp is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Klopp tries to lock up and control but Walters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Walters landing strikes from the mount. Walters pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Klopp tries to lock up and control but Walters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Walters looking to control and managing it successfully. Klopp tries to hold on but Walters pushes him away. Walters is landing with some decent strikes but Klopp is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4# Walters looking to control and managing it successfully. Walters lands a heavy elbow. Walters content just to control the position here. Walters has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Klopp wants to control but Walters is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Walters dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Klopp shoots in and drives through. Walters sprawls well.#TD# Walters manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Klopp on his heels. He'll look to pass Klopp's guard now, I'm sure.#SU# Walters stands up from guard. Let's bang! Walters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The fight stays on the outside here - Klopp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Walters is trying to trip Klopp. He has hold of a leg but Klopp is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Walters persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Klopp wants to get back to his feet but Walters passes into half guard.
#REVB# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Klopp is looking to improve his position.
#T1# Walters controlling the action here. Klopp trying to control here.
Walters working the head and body with strikes. Klopp is trying to maintain the position but Walters is very close to passing his half guard. Walters passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Klopp! #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Walters scoring with strikes but Klopp is staying in there. Walters controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB# Walters working for a submission but Klopp is keeping him at bay. #T3# Klopp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ethan Walters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The referee warns Klopp that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Walters content just to control the position here. Klopp is looking to improve his position but Walters isn't that keen on the idea. Walters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4##SU# Walters stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Klopp misses with a body shot
#CL# and Walters counters by moving into the clinch. Klopp is looking to break free of the clinch but Walters has double underhooks. Walters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klopp can do to turn this around?#TD# Walters jumps into guard, dragging Klopp to the mat.
#SUB# Walters is looking to cinch up a triangle. Klopp throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Walters's body to avoid the submission. Walters has instead reached around Klopp's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Walters arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ethan Walters! Ethan Walters 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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Date: Dec 10, 2024 |
#R1# Walters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Walters misses with a body punch
and Souza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Souza as he jumps to the side. Souza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Souza wants it to stay on the feet. Souza flicks out a counter leg kick but Walters steps away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Souza flicks out a counter leg kick but Walters steps away.#TD# Walters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Souza sprawls well initially but Walters persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1# Souza is trying to stand.
Walters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Souza is trying to stand.
Walters thows a huge punch but Souza dodges it nicely.
Souza wants to get back to his feet. Walters controlling the pace. Walters's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Walters throws a quick inside leg kick. Walters fails with the takedown.#CL# Walters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Souza, pushing him back against the cage.#T3# Souza has Walters pressed against the cage, preventing Walters from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Walters stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2# Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walters is defended easily by Souza. Walters shoots in for a takedown but Souza shows good takedown defense. Walters with a lazy takedown attempt and Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Souza slips a jab from Walters. Walters fails to land the takedown. Souza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Walters is breathing heavily.#T4# Walters tries to close the distance and clinch but Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Walters just misses with a punch to the body.
Souza follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Walters dives in for a single leg takedown but Souza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Souza tries to pull guard but Walters forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Walters fails to pull guard.
Souza is trying to push Walters away but Walters has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Walters wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Souza has him pressed against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Walters is trying to pull guard but Souza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Souza wants a takedown.
Walters has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciao Souza dominated that round. That's time! Walters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Souza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walters. Walters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Souza counters with a head kick. Walters tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Souza counters with a flying knee. Nice. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walters looks to clinch and Souza counters with a solid body kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Souza shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1# A head kick misses from Walters. Walters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Souza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him. Walters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walters misses with a takedown attempt and Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ethan Walters has been cut. Walters misses with a takedown and Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand! Walters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Souza but Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one. Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walters backing away here, and Souza unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2# Walters shoots for a double leg takedown but Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Walters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Walters backs off Souza throws a huge counter combo but Walters manages to avoid it all. Walters misses with a takedown attempt - Souza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Souza follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Ciao Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup. Walters shoots and misses and Souza counters with a thumping low kick. Walters moves in looking to clinch but Souza pushes him off. Walters throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Souza counters with a nice body kick. Walters throws a half hearted mid kick. Ethan Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Walters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3# Walters with a lazy takedown attempt and Souza counters with an inside leg kick. Walters tries for a takedown but Souza circles away easily and Souza counters with a nice leg kick. Walters fails in his attempt to clinch. As Walters backs off Souza throws a huge counter combo but Walters manages to avoid it all. Walters tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Souza counters with a nice body kick. #T4# Souza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Souza wants it to stay on the feet. Souza is trying to counter with his kicks. Walters tries to clinch but fails miserably and Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand! Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Souza appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Walters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Walters throws a body shot but no joy. Walters rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Souza counter with a right hand. Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Walters backing away here, and Souza unleashes a leg kick that just misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Walters throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Walters tries to clinch there but Souza circles away.
Souza raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciao Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ethan Walters's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Walters tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance. Walters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ethan Walters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Walters throws a combination that misses and Souza counters with a nice body shot. Walters shoots in for a double leg but Souza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Souza was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Walters with a poor takedown and Souza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Walters's knee momentarily. Walters misses with a takedown attempt and Souza counters with a nice leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Souza was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Walters wants to clinch and Souza counters with a two punch combo. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Walters wants to clinch. Souza throws a big counter head kick but Walters avoids it with no problem. Walters shoots in and drives through. Souza sprawls well. Souza appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Walters tries for a takedown but Souza circles away easily and Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Walters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Walters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice takedown defense from Souza. No joy for Walters on that attempt. Despite the aggression on Souza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Walters has his takedown stuffed and Souza counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2# Walters tries for a takedown but Souza circles away easily#KD2# and Souza counters with a head kick that drops Walters to the mat! Walters scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Walters is rocked! A head kick by Walters misses and Souza counters with a low kick, right behind Walters 's knee. Walters misses with a kick to the body.
Walters tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Souza counters with a body kick that stops Walters in his tracks momentarily. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Walters tries for a takedown but Souza circles away easily and Souza counters with an outside leg kick.
#T3# Walters closes the distance but Souza moves to the side and Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand! A head kick by Walters misses and Souza counters with a nice body shot. Walters is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Walters shoots and misses and Souza counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Ethan Walters's cut is getting worse. Walters tries to clinch but Souza moves away and Souza counters with a thumping low kick. Walters tries for a takedown but Souza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Walters closes the distance but Souza moves to the side and Souza counters with a one-two to the body. Oh Walters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4# Walters falls off balance throwing a combination
and Souza finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Walters seems to have got his legs back now. Walters is looking to land body kicks. Souza is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Walters is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Souza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Ciao Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Walters wants to clinch letting Souza counter with a right hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Walters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souza moves away. Ethan Walters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Walters misses with a kick to the body and Souza counters with a body kick that stops Walters in his tracks momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! Ciao Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Souza 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 John Mangel scores the fight 26:30 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 26:30 Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciao Souza! The defeated Ethan Walters had this to say: 'I think I was doing well, kept the game plan going. but couldn't get the job done, well bounce back and make a name for ourselves.'. |
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Date: Nov 22, 2024 |
#R1# Walters throws a body shot but no joy. Walker closes the distance and clinches up with Walters, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes Walters against the cage but Walters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Walters rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walker moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Walker blocks a head kick by Walters.
#CL# Walker closes the distance and clinches. Walters is looking to break free of the clinch but Walker has double underhooks. Walters is trying to stall.
Walters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walker prevents Walters from breaking the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walters is trying to force a seperation but Walker has the dominant position. Walters working hard to break the clinch.#T1##BC# Walker manages to break the clinch.
Walker shoots for a double leg takedown but Walters sprawls well. He's pushed Walker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Walters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Walker appears to be looking for a big counter. Walker looks for a takedown but Walters sprawls well. Walters tries to counter with a clinch but Walker shakes him off and moves away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Walker clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walters wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand! Walker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Good leg kick by Walters. #TD2# Walters looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Walters trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom. #T2# Walters lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Walker keeping hold of Walters's head, controlling as best he can. Walters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Walker is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SU2# Walters gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Walker shoots in and drives through. Walters sprawls well.#CL# Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Walker wants to take the fight to the mat but Walters manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Walker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walker is breathing heavily. Walters wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walker has him pressed against the cage. Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Walters is trying to force a seperation but Walker has the dominant position.#BC2# Walters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker goes for a double leg but Walters avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walters continues to drive forward.#T4# Walters jumps guard but Walker stands there with Walters around his waist. Walters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Walters can't break the clinch.
Walker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walters's efforts to push away. Walters is looking for a takedown. Walters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Walters working hard to break the clinch. Walters throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Walker blocks it with crossed arms. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Walker prevents Walters from breaking the clinch. Walker lands a body punch in the clinch. Walters working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ethan Walters will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL# Walker clinches up with Walters and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Walters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Walker keeps the fight on the outside. Walker throws a quick counter head kick but Walters was just out of range. Walters misses with a takedown #CL# and Walker counters by clinching up. Walters tries to pull guard but Walker won't allow it.
Walker stalls. Walker keeps control of Walters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walters smiles and moves away.
Walters misses with a takedown attempt and Walker counters with a series of strikes. Walters will be more careful next time no doubt. Wayne Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Walters. Walters shoots for a double leg takedown but Walker sprawls well. He's pushed Walters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Walters is breathing heavily. Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1# Walters fails in his attempt to clinch. Walters tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Walters tries to keep at a distance but Walker has taken the fight into the clinch. Walters trying to control the position but instead, Walker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Walters into the cage.#BC# Walker manages to break the clinch.
Walker throws a right hand that Walters ducks under and follows up with a left that Walters also avoids with ease. Despite the aggression on Walters's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Walker shoots for a takedown but Walters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Walters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walters wants it to stay on the feet. Wayne Walker is winning the standup battle so far. Walters tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
#T2##TD2# Walters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walker sprawls well initially but Walters persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Walker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Walters keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! The referee calls for Walker to work.
Walters jumps guard but Walker stands there with Walters around his waist. Walters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walters's elbow. Walker tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC# Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Walters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Walker counters with a head kick. #T3# Walker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Walters is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Walker shoots in looking for a takedown. Walters tries to sprawl out of it but Walker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Walters wants to counter the offense by Walker and move into the clinch position. Walters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center. Walker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Walker dives in and grabs Walters's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walters pushes down on Walker's head and hops out. Walters is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Walters shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Walters tries for a takedown but Walker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2# Walters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Walker wants to get back to his feet but Walters is dominant here and he's now got Walker's back! Walters not allowing Walker to control his hands. #T4# Walters keeps control of the position as Walker tries to break free.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walters can do to turn this around?#SUB2# Walker is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Walters manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ethan Walters! Ethan Walters 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:
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Date: Nov 19, 2024 |
#R1# Nice body kick from Don. Don lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walters circles away quickly and effectively. Walters is looking for a counter combo. Walters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Walters tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Don manages to circle out of the way. Walters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2# and Don counters by moving into the clinch. Walters jumps guard but Don turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Don has Walters pressed against the cage.
Don using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walters has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Don scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walters tries to score a body lock takedown but Don shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Don stops a takedown attempt from Walters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him. Don is looking for a takedown. Don unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walters lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1##BC2# Don's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Walters tries to close the distance and clinch but Don swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Don slips a jab and a cross from Walters.
Don throws a series of punches but Walters avoids them all with ease. Don lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2# Don fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walters to the ground. Don is now in Walters's guard. Walters looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Don looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB# Walters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walters is breathing heavily. Don content to stall in guard here. #T2# Walters throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Walters throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB# Walters throws his legs up looking for a submission but Don uses it to pass to side control.
Walters tries to bench press Don off him but Don keeps the position. Don controlling the position. Walters defending against the ground and pound. #T3# Walters tries to improve position but can't. A lull in the action here. Walters is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Don is controlling him well.#SUB2# Don working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Walters throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Don throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2# Don fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walters, pushing him back against the cage. Don tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Don breaks from the clinch.
Ray Don seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Walters stuffs the takedown attempt from Don. Don gets slowly back to his feet. Walters shoots in looking for a takedown. Don tries to sprawl out of it but Walters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Don manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Walters tries to clinch there but Don circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Don dominated that round. That's time! Walters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2# Don moves into the clinch successfully.
Walters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Don wants to take the fight to the mat but Walters manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Walters has had enough of the clinch but Don keeps him there for the moment. Walters avoiding damage as Don throws knees to the body.
#BC2# Don manages to break the clinch.
Don throws a low kick but it's checked well by Walters. Walters tries to clinch but Don moves away and Don counters with a series of strikes. Walters will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2# Don closes the distance and clinches. Don has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walters jumps guard but Don stands there with Walters around his waist. Walters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Don has Walters pushed against the cage.#T1# Don softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Walters tries to pull guard but Don won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him. Walters throws a head punch that misses. Walters prevents the takedown attempt.
Don lands a knee to the body.
Don tries to pull guard but Walters won't allow it.
Walters has Don pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Don manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Don breaks the clinch.
Don connects with an inside leg kick.#CL# Walters pushes Don up against the cage in a clinch. Walters tries to pull guard but Don holds him up against the cage and eventually Walters drops back down to his feet.
#T2##BC2# Don breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walters tries to clinch up. Don dives in for a single leg takedown but Walters sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2# Don gets in close and instigates a clinch. Walters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Don avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Don has Walters pressed against the cage.
Walters drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Don gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Walters is trying to break free.#T3# Don stalling.
A right hand to the body from Don.
Walters has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Don after a bit of a struggle. Walters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2# Don decides to pull guard. Don controls Walters momentarily but Walters frees himself. Don is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4# Walters is looking to stand up but Don won't let him. Don utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Don holds on and takes a little breather. Don wants to stand and escape but Walters is having none of it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Walters misses with a double jab.
Don is looking for the big counter here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Don closes the distance and pushes Walters back into the cage.#TD# Walters pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Walters is trying to control the position but Don postures up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Don showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Don. Walters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2# and Don counters by moving into the clinch. Walters taking a breather. Walters wants to take the fight to the mat but Don manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Walters fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Don manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walters fails to land the takedown. Don looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walters is fending him off so far but Don persists. Nope, Walters circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2# Don instigates a clinch. #TD2# Don has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Walters uses from the top position. #T1# Walters trying to control but Don is working from the bottom. Don wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Walters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Don keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. Walters looking to pass the guard. Ray Don has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Don has his hands on Walters's head, controlling the position. #SUB2# Don is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walters defends well.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Don scores with a head kick.
#CL2# Don has managed to clinch.
#T3# Don blocks a body shot from Walters. Don fails to pull guard.
Walters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walters tries to stall but Don uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Walters fails to pull guard.
Walters tries to pull guard but Don forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Don throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Walters tries to break free but Don pushes him back against the cage. Walters fails to pull guard.
Walters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2# Don manages to break the clinch.
#T4# Don scoring well with a low kick there.
Don shoots in for a takedown but Walters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Walters seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A chopping leg kick lands by Don. Walters tries to close the distance and clinch but Don swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Don fails with a takedown attempt. Walters is looking to clinch but Don is avoiding it.
#CL2# Walters tries to keep at a distance but Don has taken the fight into the clinch. Don is struggling to control the position. Ethan Walters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ray Don is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Don blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight! Ray Don comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Don 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Don! The defeated Ethan Walters had this to say: 'I think I was doing well, kept the game plan going. but couldn't get the job done, well bounce back and make a name for ourselves.'. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2024 |
#R1# A punch combination from GC misses. #TD# GC shoots in and bounces Walters off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Walters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in GC's guard. #REVB# Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but GC is retaining full guard. #SUB# GC looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# GC is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. GC will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
GC keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. GC might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1# GC striking off his back but it's not causing Walters any problems. #SUB# GC throws his legs up looking for a submission but Walters uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2# Walters tries for a kimura but GC is defending well. GC throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. GC is looking for a sweep. GC tries to escape but Walters is in control. Walters trying to control the position but GC is working away. #T2# 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. GC knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walters on the ground.#SU2# Walters decides to stand back up. Walters steps back and let's GC get back to his feet. GC wants to clinch. GC wants to clinch. GC looks to land a left hand but Walters moved out of range nicely. Walters avoids a lazy jab quite easily. GC throws a lazy uppercut
and Walters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Walters moves out of range of the strikes.#TD# GC gets a takedown into half guard. Walters is looking for a sweep. GC is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. GC thows a huge punch but Walters dodges it nicely.
Walters wants to control but GC is keeping busy.
GC takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. GC not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Walters is looking to control GC's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walters avoid being mounted? GC content to control rather than advance. #T4# Walters trying to hold on to GC's head to control him but GC postures up.
GC content to control rather than advance. Walters trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# GC looking for a submission but Walters manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Walters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 TW GC will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Walters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from GC. No joy for Walters on that attempt. #TD# GC closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Walters quickly recovers to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. GC performing his best blanket impression for a moment. GC lands strikes from half guard. GC thows a huge punch but Walters dodges it nicely.
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. GC not landing any meaningful shots this time. GC takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. GC throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1# GC controlling the action here. #SUB2# Walters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but GC pulls his head out easily. Walters is breathing heavily. GC missing with the ground and pound from half guard. GC perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. GC throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Walters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Walters trying to keep a closed guard but GC is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Walters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. GC gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. GC sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Walters doesn't manage to clinch there - GC circles away.
As Walters looks to move away, GC throws a big counter combo but Walters just gets out of the way.#CL# GC closes the distance and pushes Walters back into the cage. Walters prevents the takedown attempt.
GC is looking for a takedown.#TD# GC lands a takedown into guard.
GC pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now. GC is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walters can do to turn this around? GC with a flurry of punches that miss. Walters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2# Walters looking for a guillotine here but GC defends easily.
GC is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4# Walters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from GC. Walters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. GC postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. GC throws a big elbow that misses. GC throws a big elbow that misses. GC forces his way into half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. GC lands a nice short elbow. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TW GC dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD# GC drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. GC working away. GC throwing shots but missing, from side control. GC throwing shots but missing, from side control. GC postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
GC controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. GC throwing strikes but missing, from side control. GC tries to advance position but instead Walters slips a leg back in to half guard. Still in half guard, GC seems content to control.#T1# GC thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. GC not landing any meaningful shots this time. Walters tries to roll over but GC keeps him under control. Walters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# GC is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
TW GC overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. GC looks to land a strike but Walters avoids it nicely and regains full guard. GC with a flurry of punches that miss. GC working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Walters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from GC. Walters wants to control but GC passes easily into half guard.
GC thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. GC slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB# GC seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. GC sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walters defending well though. Walters regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from GC. #T3# Walters tries to land a sweep but no joy. Walters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. GC slips nicely into half guard. GC controlling the action here. GC wants to pass to mount but Walters is defending the position. GC sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walters defending well though. GC throwing shots but Walters is blocking nicely. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# GC seems to be working for a kimura but Walters defends the submission attempt. GC not doing much here.
#SUB# GC is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walters has managed to free his arm - good work. GC keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ethan Walters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! GC will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight! TW GC showed his dominance in that final round. Well GC 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TW GC! The defeated Ethan Walters had this to say: 'I think I was doing well, kept the game plan going. but couldn't get the job done, well bounce back and make a name for ourselves.'. |
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