PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Walker (ranked 6614 p4p, 4150 weight class) and Gagong UnEqual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). UnEqual has chosen Kabet New Version as his entrance music. Mike Walker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gagong UnEqual's chin.

Walker
vs
UnEqual

200 cm
18
135
5 - 2 - 0

189 cm
27
135
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gagong UnEqual!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker looks to land a left hand but UnEqual moved out of range nicely.
UnEqual steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Walker.
Walker misses with a combination

and UnEqual counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by UnEqual.

UnEqual gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Walker regains guard.
UnEqual showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
UnEqual advances to half guard.
Walker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
UnEqual takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like UnEqual 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.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UnEqual controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
UnEqual prevents Walker from standing back up.
UnEqual content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walker is looking to escape.
UnEqual is figuring out what he wants to do next.
UnEqual working the head and body with strikes.
Walker is trying to stand up here but UnEqual is controlling him well.
UnEqual is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

UnEqual is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walker has managed to free his arm - good work.
UnEqual not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to stand back up but UnEqual is controlling him
UnEqual stalling.
UnEqual lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
UnEqual is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
UnEqual controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Walker has hold of UnEqual's hands but UnEqual slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
UnEqual is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Walker pushes UnEqual off looking to stand but UnEqual dives back in and keeps control.
UnEqual controlling the pace.
UnEqual's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gagong UnEqual dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Walker misses with a double jab

and UnEqual counters with a shoot takedown. Walker fights it but they end up in guard.
Walker wants to stand and escape but UnEqual is having none of it.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
UnEqual is pushing down on Walker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walker is fighting to maintain full guard but UnEqual has managed to sneak the leg through.
UnEqual stalling.
Walker is trying to stand back up but UnEqual is controlling him
UnEqual seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
UnEqual prevents Walker from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UnEqual is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that UnEqual has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gagong UnEqual has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Walker throws a combination that misses

and UnEqual counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with UnEqual in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
UnEqual lands strikes from half guard.
UnEqual is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Walker tries to kick UnEqual off but UnEqual keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

UnEqual decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Walker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Walker misses with a combination

and UnEqual counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

UnEqual gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Walker regains guard.

UnEqual stands up and waves to Walker to follow him.
Mike Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker throws a predictable looking body shot

and UnEqual moves into the clinch.

UnEqual gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
UnEqual keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
More stalling from UnEqual.
Walker is trying to stand back up but UnEqual is controlling him
UnEqual is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from UnEqual.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
UnEqual with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
UnEqual has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gagong UnEqual showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and UnEqual counters with a nice double leg into guard.
UnEqual is standing up over Walker. Walker looks to escape but UnEqual dives into side control.

Walker pushes UnEqual away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, UnEqual gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Walker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Walker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Walker tries to escape but UnEqual is in control.
UnEqual content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
UnEqual has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Walker!
UnEqual controlling from the full mount.
UnEqual connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
UnEqual takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

UnEqual looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
UnEqual tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Walker wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
UnEqual lands a big shot there that rocks Walker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Walker is trying to stand.
UnEqual landing strikes, looking to finish!
UnEqual controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
UnEqual is continuing to stall.
UnEqual in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
UnEqual tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yet more stalling tactics from UnEqual.

UnEqual jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Walker manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Walker is pushing UnEqual's head away, looking to escape. UnEqual manages to hold on to the position though.
Gagong UnEqual is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
UnEqual controls the position.
UnEqual works to advance to full mount. Walker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
UnEqual controlling the pace for now.

UnEqual is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Walker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
UnEqual controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gagong UnEqual comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got UnEqual 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gagong UnEqual!
After winning the bout, Gagong UnEqual thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.