PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aloe Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera comes to the cage accompanied by Remember my NAME!. Walker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Keelhauled kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Vera
vs
Walker

188 cm
23
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aloe Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnnie Walker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera misses with a body shot.
Vera blocks a head kick by Walker.
Nice uppercut lands for Walker. That snapped Vera's head back.
Walker tests Vera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walker circles away.
Walker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Aloe Vera has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker connects with a jab.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Vera moves out of range easily.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vera blocks a head kick by Walker.
Vera shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aloe Vera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker scores with a head kick. Vera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Walker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnnie Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vera fails to land the takedown.
Vera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Vera with that takedown attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vera. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Walker catches Vera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Vera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walker pulls Vera in to control the position.

Walker looking for a guillotine here but Vera defends easily.

Walker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Vera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Walker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Walker has escaped and now he's on top!
Vera lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Walker!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Walker's face.
Walker tries to reverse the position but Vera maintains control.
Vera throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vera misses with a head shot.
Vera throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vera unloading with bombs!
Vera lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Walker hang on?
Poor strikes thrown by Vera there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vera prevents Walker from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Walker regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera throwing shots but Walker is blocking nicely.

Vera seems to be working for a kimura but Walker defends the submission attempt.

Vera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walker is just riding it out for now. Vera eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnnie Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aloe Vera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Vera blocks a head kick by Walker.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Walker ducks right into an uppercut from Vera.
Vera slips under a jab from Walker.
Vera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Walker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vera is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vera ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
A head kick from Walker lands but Vera takes it in his stride.
Vera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vera shoots in for a double leg but Walker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walker misses with a straight left.
Johnnie Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walker throws a right hand that misses

and Vera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vera.
Vera lands a couple of elbows.
Vera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Vera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vera postures up in Walker's guard and throws a big left but Walker blocks it.
Vera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vera trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Walker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Vera working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
Walker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vera's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Vera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker advances to half guard.
Vera is looking to improve his position.
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. Walker connects with a nice short shot to Vera's temple.
Walker misses with a head shot. Vera uses the momentum to regain guard.
Walker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker landing with the ground and pound.
Walker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vera wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera is looking to sweep but instead, Walker has passed into half guard.
Walker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vera wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker wants to free his trapped foot but Vera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Walker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Walker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vera is not content to let Walker control the position.
Vera is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnnie Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aloe Vera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Vera thows a body shot but no joy.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Vera moves out of range easily.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Walker misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vera.
Vera just misses with a punch to the body.
Vera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Vera avoids the head kick by Walker.
Walker scores with a nice head shot.

Vera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vera stands and throws Walker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vera wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera is really struggling to control Walker but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is trying to get back to half guard.
Vera creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vera working away.
Vera throws a strike aimed at the side of Walker's head but Walker avoids it well.
Walker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vera working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vera throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Walker works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vera.
Walker trying to control here.
Vera is nestled in close to Walker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Walker keeping control of the position.
Walker trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Walker to regain full guard.
Vera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vera wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.

Walker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnnie Walker 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.
Vera trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker keeping full guard, as Vera tries to pass.
Walker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Vera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vera has managed to get both his arms back between Walker's legs - danger averted.
Walker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aloe Vera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera throws a strike but Walker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aloe Vera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

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