UFC Vegas 38 video highlights: Thiago Santos takes tame decision over Johnny Walker

The top of the UFC Vegas 38 billing occurred in the light heavyweight division and the #5 ranked, Thiago Santos, earned a unanimous decision over the #10 ranked, Johnny Walker. Not a lot of action was going on during the opening round, and for various portions of the match. There was a lot of respect on both sides, and a ton of feeling out happening.

Then, Santos started to get more aggressive in the second act. He was kicking at Walker and earned even more respect than he already had. As the fight grew on, Santos continued to be the one willing to throw his solo kicks, while Walker was rather gun-shy. Come the fourth frame, Walker started to throw a bit more as Santos was throwing less. When Thiago did throw, they were hefty hooks that got through. Santos landed a big bomb in the fifth round that caused a little bit of a buzz in the APEX facility, but Walker shook it off. It was a pretty competitive fight, but did lack any major wow moments.

Check out Tim Bissell’s play-by-play of the final round of Thiago Santos vs. Johnny Walker:

Thiago Santos vs. Johnny Walker – Round 5

Walker seems fresh in the fifth. He takes the center and lands another leg kick. Walker glances Santos with a question mark quick. Santos fires back with a kick to the thigh.

Walker catches Santos with some punches as Santos comes in looking rather desperate to close the gap. Santos comes in again with an overhand and clock Walker, the hardest punch of the fight. But Walker shakes it off.

Walker throws some more kicks, landing on the knee. Walker comes in with a big punch now, but Santos wheels away. Santos tries a spinning kick to the body. Then lands another kick to the ribs.

Walker takes a chance and leaps in with some offence. Doesn’t catch Santos and is lucky to not get tagged there.

Santos is getting oohs and ahhs for his kicks and punches from the crowd, but they aren’t landing or hurting Walker.

Fight ends. I give the last round to Santos for the harder strikes. But, for me, Walker wins 49-46 for controlling the majority of the fight, landing more often and forcing a dangerous striker to not throw all he has.

Note: This article have been indexed to our site. We do not claim legitimacy, ownership or copyright of any of the content above. To see the article at original source Click Here

Related Posts
last minute |  Commentary on Stefan Kuntz and Norway match from Caner Erkin, who returned to the National Team thumbnail

last minute | Commentary on Stefan Kuntz and Norway match from Caner Erkin, who returned to the National Team

A Milli Futbol Takımımız, 2022 Dünya Kupası Avrupa Elemeleri G Grubu'ndaki kritik maçta 8 Ekim Cuma günü Norveç'i konuk edecek. Zorlu karşılaşma öncesi yeniden Milli Takıma dönen Caner Erkin, açıklamalarda bulundu. İşte Caner Erkin'in açıklamaları:"Uzun senelerdir zaten milli formayı terletiyorum. O yüzden çok mutlu oldum. Diğer kamplarda, Avrupa Şampiyonası'nda da olmak isterdim ama nasip değilmiş.…
Read More
A complete failure for the champion of Africa thumbnail

A complete failure for the champion of Africa

Отборът на Алжир, който е актуалният носител на Купата на африканските нации, отпадна още в груповата фаза на шампионата, който се провежда в Камерун. Алжир загуби от Кот д'Ивоар с 1:3 и остана на последно място в група Е само с равенство и две поражения, и само един отбелязан гол. Кот д'Ивоар пък оглави класирането…
Read More
Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates thumbnail

Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates

Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights: David Warner retired hurt on 200.© AFPAustralia vs South Africa 2nd Test, Day 2 Highlights:David Warner scored 200 in his 100th Test match before being retired hurt and Steve Smith also contributed with an 85-run knock as Australia dominated South Africa on Day 2 of the
Read More
NB I: Fradi did not find a gap in our defense, so we won - Roland Szolnoki thumbnail

NB I: Fradi did not find a gap in our defense, so we won – Roland Szolnoki

A Puskás Akadémia két és fél év után győzte le ismét a Ferencvárost a labdarúgó NB I-ben. A 4. fordulóból elhalasztott találkozó 1–0-s felcsúti sikeréről Szolnoki Rolanddal beszélgetett az NSO Tv.  „Masszívak voltunk, jól védekeztünk, a Fradi nem talált rést a védelmünkön, nem tudtak adni egy olyan utolsó passzt, amellyel nagy lehetőséghez jutottak volna. Emiatt…
Read More
ייאוש במ.ס אשדוד: "אנחנו נחמדים מדי", בן זקן לא מתכוון לזעזע בינתיים thumbnail

ייאוש במ.ס אשדוד: “אנחנו נחמדים מדי”, בן זקן לא מתכוון לזעזע בינתיים

תגובות איציק כלפי | 27/02/2022 08:13 שחקני מ.ס אשדוד (רדאד ג'בארה) כדור השלג במ.ס. אשדוד ממשיך להתגלגל ונראה שיהיה קשה לעצור אותו בקרוב. החבורה של רן בן שמעון, שאיבדה סיכוי להעפיל לפלייאוף העליון, המשיכה ביכולת החלשה וספגה אתמול (שבת) הפסד נוסף, הפעם 3:1 באצטדיון הי"א למכבי נתניה. מדובר בהפסד החמישי של אשדוד בשבעת המשחקים האחרונים,…
Read More
Index Of News
Total
0
Share