PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Mazaltov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Mazaltov
vs
Walker

200 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boris Mazaltov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Logan Walker!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker swings for the body but Mazaltov moves out of range.
Walker throws a series of punches but Mazaltov moves out of range.
Walker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mazaltov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mazaltov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Walker takes a swing at Mazaltov's ribcage but misses.
Mazaltov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Walker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Walker lands a nice short elbow.

Mazaltov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Mazaltov moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Mazaltov takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Walker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mazaltov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazaltov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Walker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazaltov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mazaltov is working hard here to advance position.
Walker working the ground and pound from side control.
Walker working the ground and pound from side control.
Mazaltov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Walker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mazaltov some visible discomfort.

Walker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mazaltov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mazaltov sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazaltov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mazaltov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mazaltov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walker is controlling him.
Mazaltov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mazaltov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazaltov is retaining full guard.

Mazaltov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mazaltov is breathing heavily.
Walker lands a couple of digs.
Walker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mazaltov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mazaltov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazaltov trying to control the position.
Mazaltov striking off his back but it's not causing Walker any problems.
Mazaltov with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Walker can't handle though.
Walker working some strikes from top position.

Walker gets to his feet - Mazaltov follows without any prompting.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker throws a series of punches but Mazaltov moves out of range.
Walker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from Walker.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Mazaltov shows good takedown defense.
Mazaltov misses with a takedown
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazaltov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mazaltov misses with a series of wild punches.
Walker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Walker cracks Mazaltov with a good jab.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazaltov was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mazaltov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
Walker looks to land a combination but Mazaltov avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Walker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazaltov blocks a leg kick.
Walker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mazaltov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mazaltov wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Walker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mazaltov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mazaltov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazaltov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mazaltov throws and elbow that misses. Walker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mazaltov's guard. Nice move by Walker!

Walker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazaltov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mazaltov circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker lands a body shot.
Walker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mazaltov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
Mazaltov slips under a jab.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Walker lands a head shot.
Mazaltov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Walker counters with a series of strikes. Mazaltov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Boris Mazaltov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Mazaltov counters with a shoot takedown. Walker fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking to control.
Walker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Walker wants to sweep here but Mazaltov controlling him for the moment.
Mazaltov prevents Walker from getting back to his feet.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker is looking to stand up but Mazaltov isn't so interested in that idea.
Walker pulls Mazaltov in close to prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazaltov lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mazaltov avoids the body shot from Walker.
A left and a right from Walker both land. Nice combination.
Walker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mazaltov doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Walker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Walker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mazaltov wants to sweep but no luck.
Logan Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mazaltov is looking to stand up but Walker isn't so interested in that idea.
Walker is working Mazaltov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Walker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Walker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mazaltov's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazaltov wants to stand up but Walker is controlling him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mazaltov dodges the punch combination from Walker.
Walker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Walker scores with a shot to the body.
Walker lands a lovely overhand right.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mazaltov wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Walker misses the shot to the body.
Walker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mazaltov counters with a takedown into side control.
Walker is not content to let Mazaltov control the position.
Mazaltov working the head and body with strikes.
Mazaltov wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
Walker isn't going anywhere.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Mazaltov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Mazaltov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazaltov has control of an arm but Walker manages to advance to Mazaltov's back!
Mazaltov is taking damage to the body and head.
Mazaltov tries to escape the position.
Walker scores with punches and elbows.
Walker connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Mazaltov to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker scores with punches and elbows.
Mazaltov tries to escape but Walker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mazaltov is trapped and Walker is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Walker is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Walker is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Mazaltov grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Mazaltov looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Walker is not going to allow Mazaltov to sit and survive in this position.
Walker throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mazaltov!
Mazaltov trying to control the hands but Walker won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Walker. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Walker is punishing Mazaltov with strikes - can he finish him?!
Walker scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

Walker working for a choke but Mazaltov is defending well.
Mazaltov holding both Walker 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mazaltov tries to escape but Walker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Walker lands a shot to the head.
Logan Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazaltov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Walker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Walker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mazaltov is trying to stand up.
Walker with a couple of short strikes.
Walker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Walker 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker with shots to the head and body - Mazaltov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boris Mazaltov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walker 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Walker!