PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onnixx Guftasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - The Trooper. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Walker
vs
Guftasson

180 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

195 cm
24
211 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Onnixx Guftasson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guftasson fails with the takedown.
Walker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Onnixx Guftasson has been cut.
Guftasson throws a looping overhand right but Walker ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Guftasson.
Guftasson tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guftasson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker with a hook.
Guftasson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Walker.

Walker instigates a clinch.
Guftasson wants to take the fight to the mat but Walker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Walker is trying to force a seperation but Guftasson has the dominant position.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Guftasson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Walker prevents a body shot from Guftasson.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Guftasson is controlling him.
Guftasson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daniel Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onnixx Guftasson.
Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Walker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Guftasson looks gassed!
Guftasson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Walker wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guftasson can't break the clinch.

Walker has hold of one of Guftasson's legs. Guftasson is fighting the takedown attempt but Walker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Guftasson has a closed guard, preventing Walker from standing up.
Walker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Guftasson is keeping the position.
Guftasson seems keen to control Walker's posture.
Walker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walker throwing strikes but missing.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Guftasson is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walker preventing the sweep.
Guftasson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard.
Walker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Guftasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guftasson preventing the sweep.
Guftasson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Guftasson trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Onnixx Guftasson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Guftasson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walker sprawls well. Walker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guftasson gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniel Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Guftasson throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Guftasson fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guftasson.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That has opened up Onnixx Guftasson's cut even more.

Walker moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Walker.
Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Walker prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to stall but Guftasson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guftasson stops a takedown attempt from Walker.
Guftasson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walker tries to circle away but Guftasson has him pinned against the cage.

Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker sizes up Guftasson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guftasson tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guftasson to the ground. Guftasson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Guftasson shoots in.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guftasson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Onnixx Guftasson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Guftasson tries for a takedown but Walker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guftasson tries a head kick but it misses.
Guftasson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walker thuds a left hand into Guftasson's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Walker!
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guftasson throws a head kick that misses.
Guftasson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Walker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guftasson.
Guftasson slaps away a takedown attempt from Walker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Walker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Guftasson is rocked!

The cut above Onnixx Guftasson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Guftasson walks into a straight right hand from Walker.
Guftasson is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
Guftasson keeps the fight on the outside.
Guftasson seems to have recovered his senses.
Guftasson lands an overhand right.
Daniel Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Walker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walker wants to clinch up but Guftasson keeps it at a distance.
Walker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Guftasson lands a head kick. Walker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guftasson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guftasson wants it to stay on the feet.
Guftasson throws a head kick that Walker semi-blocks.
Guftasson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guftasson keeps the fight on the outside.
Guftasson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guftasson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guftasson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guftasson is defended easily by Walker.
Guftasson tries to move into range but Walker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Guftasson throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Walker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Walker's corner calls for a 1-2. Walker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Walker misses with a low kick.
Guftasson tries for a takedown but Walker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Guftasson misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker dives in and grabs Guftasson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guftasson pushes down on Walker's head and hops out.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Walker enables Guftasson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Walker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Guftasson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
Guftasson postures up.
Guftasson won't allow Walker to get back to his feet.
Walker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Walker tries to get out of the position.
Guftasson chips away with some ground and pound.
Guftasson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Guftasson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guftasson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guftasson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walker tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Guftasson manages to move to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guftasson with shots to the head and body - Walker looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is in a horrible position here. Guftasson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Guftasson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guftasson trying to control but Walker is having none of it.
Walker taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
You get the feeling that Walker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Guftasson content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel Walker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Onnixx Guftasson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Guftasson scores with a hook.

Guftasson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walker stops a takedown attempt from Guftasson.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Guftasson is controlling him.
Guftasson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guftasson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walker is defending well.
Daniel Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onnixx Guftasson.
Walker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guftasson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Walker wants to clinch up but Guftasson keeps it at a distance.
Guftasson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daniel Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Walker - just one landing.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guftasson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker looks for a takedown but Guftasson sprawls well.
Guftasson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guftasson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guftasson lands a head kick!
Walker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Guftasson back to the cage. Walker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Walker misses with a two punch combination.
Guftasson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walker pinned against the cage. Walker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guftasson but Guftasson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guftasson shoots in for a double leg but Walker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Guftasson.
Guftasson moves away from the strike by Walker.
Guftasson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Onnixx Guftasson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guftasson but Guftasson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guftasson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Guftasson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker lands a glancing blow to the side of Guftasson's head.
Walker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guftasson circles away.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guftasson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guftasson throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guftasson throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Walker throws a low kick but Guftasson avoids it.
Walker looks for a takedown but Guftasson sprawls well.
Walker tries to clinch there but Guftasson circles away.
Nice shot by Guftasson.

Guftasson gets a clinch.
Walker looking for a takedown.
Walker is trying to push Guftasson away but Guftasson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guftasson lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Guftasson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guftasson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guftasson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guftasson backs up against the cage.
Guftasson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker lands with a straight right. Guftasson didn't see that one coming.
Walker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walker looks to land a combination. Guftasson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Guftasson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walker tries to clinch but Guftasson is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guftasson keeps the fight on the outside.
Guftasson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker tests Guftasson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guftasson shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Guftasson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Walker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Walker!
A very excited looking Daniel Walker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.