PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes into the arena with Muse - Knights of Cydonia blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thomas
vs
Walker

190 cm
26
166 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

182 cm
24
169 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Walker!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Walker throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walker misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walker.
Walker leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Walker lands a jab to the nose.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Jay Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Thomas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Thomas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas advances position into side control!
Walker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thomas.
Walker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Thomas is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thomas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Walker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thomas's guard! Nice work there by Walker!
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Thomas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.

Thomas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walker trying to move into half guard but instead Thomas has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker pulls Thomas in close to his closed guard and prevents Thomas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Walker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Thomas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Walker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Walker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Walker!
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker working the head and body with strikes.
Walker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thomas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Walker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Thomas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control the position but Thomas is working away.
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thomas manages to get back to half guard.

Thomas looking for submissions off his back.

Thomas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Walker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walker.

Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Thomas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Walker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Walker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.

Thomas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker slips a nice elbow through Thomas's hands, connecting with Thomas's forehead.

Walker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thomas sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Thomas actively working from the bottom here.
Walker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Walker throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Walker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thomas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Walker is working for a submission of some sort.

Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.

Thomas actively working from the bottom here.

Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Walker wants to control the pace but Thomas is squirming around nicely.
Thomas is bucking up trying to escape but Walker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Walker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Thomas is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Walker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas is wriggling around trying to escape.

Walker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thomas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Walker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thomas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Walker tries to advance to mount but Thomas denies him.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.

Walker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thomas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Walker working the body and head with strikes.
Thomas throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Thomas tries to bench press Walker off him but Walker keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Walker tries to score with some ground and pound. Thomas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Walker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thomas slips a jab from Walker.
Walker misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Thomas takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Thomas counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walker swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Walker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thomas to the mat! Thomas manages to get full guard.
Walker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Thomas working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.

Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Thomas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Walker drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Thomas's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walker trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.

Thomas has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.

Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walker trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.

Thomas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Thomas looking for a guillotine here but Walker defends easily.
Walker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas has momentary wrist control but Walker slips an elbow through the middle.

Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Walker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas 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.
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walker passes into half guard.

Thomas actively working from the bottom here.

Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Thomas looking for submissions off his back.

Walker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thomas has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Walker.
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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

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