PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Flight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen The Doors - Peace Frog as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Flight
vs
Walker

190 cm
24
178 lbs
14 - 3 - 1

185 cm
34
180 lbs
30 - 10 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Flight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Walker!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flight throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Flight fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Walker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Flight.
Walker shoots in but no luck this time.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Flight misses the jab.
Walker throws a combination. Flight tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flight throws an off balance right hand
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Flight blocks the leg kick.
Walker looks to land a left hand but Flight moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Walker with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker misses with a hook.
Flight throws a push kick but Walker slaps the foot to one side.
Flight lands an overhand right.
Flight scores with a spinning back kick!
Flight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flight finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flight circles away quickly and effectively.
Flight connects with a single shot there.
Nice body punch from Flight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flight circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Flight.
Walker throws a hook to the side of Flight's head but Flight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Walker finds it's way round the side to connect with Flight's head.
Flight tries to land a front kick but Walker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Walker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Flight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flight has his hands clasped together around Walker's back. He's all about the action.
Flight looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to pass to full mount but Flight defends it.
Flight is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flight is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flight tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.

Walker is looking for a kimura here.
Walker trying to mount his opponent but Flight defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flight defending well though.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flight keeps working.
Flight is doing well to control the position and prevent Walker from advancing to side control.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Flight desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Walker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas Flight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Walker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flight defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
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 Thomas Flight will probably get the nod.
That's time! Flight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Walker avoids a kick to the body.
Flight lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Flight throws a low kick but Walker moves out of range easily.
Walker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Walker misses with a double jab
and Flight counters with a good, hard body kick but Walker shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Flight.
Walker cracks Flight with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Flight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walker scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flight was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Walker throws a low kick but Flight moves out of range easily.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flight throws out the jab.
Walker throws a leg kick but Flight sees it coming and moves out of range.
Flight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas Flight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker thuds his right hand into Flight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Flight ducks right into an uppercut from Walker.
Flight scores with a punch to the head.
Thomas Flight is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flight.
Flight tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flight scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Flight 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 throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flight's waist but Flight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Thomas Flight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flight fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Walker checks it well.
Flight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Flight misses.
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flight but Flight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas Flight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Walker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Flight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Walker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Walker showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walker prevents Flight from improving his position.
Flight wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Walker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Flight is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flight is doing well to control the position and prevent Walker from advancing to side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Flight wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flight is trying is best to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Thomas Flight wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flight fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walker is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flight connects with a body shot that sends Walker's belly button to the back.
Walker swings for the body but Flight moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Flight dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A combination from Flight does no damage.
Walker throws a hook to the side of Flight's head but Flight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flight closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Walker checks a leg kick.
Flight throws out a leg kick but Walker moves out of range and Flight only half commits.
Flight connects with a body shot.
Flight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walker lands a right hook to the body.
Walker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flight. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.

Walker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Flight sprawls well initially but Walker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Walker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Walker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flight has escaped the position, nice work there.

Walker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Flight struggling a bit here.
Flight is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walker working the ground and pound.
Flight manages to work his way to half guard, despite Walker's best efforts.
Walker is controlling the pace.

Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
Flight wants to get back to full guard but Walker has passed into side control.
Walker takes a little break here. Flight wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flight tries to bench press Walker off him but Walker keeps the position.
Jack Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Flight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flight sneaks back into half guard.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Flight wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Flight is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walker's back!
Walker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Flight.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Flight has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Walker tries to escape but Flight has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

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 Thomas Flight.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flight, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thomas Flight!
Thomas Flight was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.