PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anton Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamour Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anton Walter had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lamour Ferdinand was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Walter
vs
Ferdinand

177 cm
34
171 lbs
14 - 21 - 3

180 cm
28
166 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Fast

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 14 - 21 - 3, fighting out of London, Anton Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lamour Ferdinand!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ferdinand scores with a takedown into Walter's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ferdinand wants to pass the guard but Walter is keeping the position.
Walter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ferdinand being controlled here momentarily.
Walter keeping full guard, as Ferdinand tries to pass.
Ferdinand trying to control but Walter is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lamour Ferdinand.
Walter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferdinand defends it nicely.
Walter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferdinand sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferdinand avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferdinand swivels and escapes.
Ferdinand changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walter tries to avoid it but Ferdinand manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walter to the ground. Walter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Walter darts in looking for a takedown but Ferdinand gets double underhooks and turns Walter into the ropes.
Walter tries for a takedown but Ferdinand manages to get underhooks.
Walter prevents a takedown attempt there.

Ferdinand gets control of Walter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ferdinand will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Walter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Ferdinand looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walter trying to control but Ferdinand is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walter is working hard here to advance position.
Walter trying to control but Ferdinand is working from the bottom.
Ferdinand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walter wants to control from the top but Ferdinand keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Anton Walter wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Walter dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferdinand sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ferdinand has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Walter clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Ferdinand looking for the RNC.

Ferdinand patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Walter fending off the submission attempt from Ferdinand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Walter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ferdinand doesn't have the hooks in and Walter manages to turn into his guard.

Ferdinand looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ferdinand bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walter's guard.
Ferdinand trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Walter is trying to control the position but Ferdinand postures up.
Walter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferdinand is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ferdinand advances position into side control!

Ferdinand wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walter, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Walter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Ferdinand wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walter, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walter is trying to get back to half guard.
Ferdinand is looking to take a break and control but Walter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Walter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ferdinand wants to pass to mount but Walter is defending the position.

Ferdinand seems to be working for a kimura but Walter defends the submission attempt.

Ferdinand is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferdinand trying to control from half guard but Walter is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Walter manages to get to full guard.
Walter wants to sweep but no luck.
Walter is trying to control the position but Ferdinand postures up.
Walter looking for a sweep. Not yet Walter, not yet.
Ferdinand trying to control but Walter is working from the bottom.
Walter is trying to keep Ferdinand in close.
Ferdinand trying to control the position from guard on top but Walter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Anton Walter wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ferdinand fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walter avoids it really well and circles away.
Walter shoots in for a double leg but Ferdinand sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walter pinned against the ropes. Walter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferdinand fails to land the takedown.
Walter looks for a takedown but Ferdinand sprawls well.

Walter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ferdinand to the ground. Walter is now in Ferdinand's guard.
Ferdinand manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Walter wants to hold on but Ferdinand pushes him away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Walter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Ferdinand is working for a kimura but Walter is defending it quite comfortably.
Walter wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ferdinand is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walter defends it well.

Ferdinand is working for a submission of some sort.

Ferdinand is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferdinand.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Ferdinand is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walter is trying to maintain the position but Ferdinand is very close to passing his half guard.
Ferdinand is keen to just control but Walter is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferdinand wants to take a breather but Walter is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamour Ferdinand dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ferdinand looks for a takedown but Walter sprawls well.
Anton Walter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ferdinand shoots in and gets a takedown into Walter's guard.
Ferdinand advances position into side control!
Walter can't do much from the bottom here.

Ferdinand looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Ferdinand is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ferdinand wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walter keeps working.
Ferdinand is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Ferdinand is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Walter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Walter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferdinand stands and throws Walter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Walter is trying to improve his position.

Ferdinand is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walter wants to control but Ferdinand postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter is not content to let Ferdinand control the position.
Walter is trying to improve his position.

Ferdinand tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Walter is trying to get back to his feet.

Ferdinand looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Walter is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand trying to control the position but Walter is working away.
Walter is trying to improve his position.

Ferdinand tries for a kimura but Walter is defending well.
Walter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Walter is trying to stand back up but Ferdinand is controlling him
Walter is trying to maintain the position but Ferdinand is very close to passing his half guard.
Walter is trying to stand up here but Ferdinand is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferdinand is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walter defends it well.
Walter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walter trying to hold on to Ferdinand's head to control him but Ferdinand postures up.
Walter is not content to let Ferdinand control the position.

Ferdinand is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walter is just riding it out for now. Ferdinand eventually gives up the hold.

Ferdinand is looking for a kimura but Walter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferdinand to get the leverage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand trying to control the action but Walter is working from the bottom.
Walter is pressing down on Ferdinand's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ferdinand passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Walter tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Ferdinand tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ferdinand wants to control but Walter is keeping him busy.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Walter is looking to regain half guard here but Ferdinand keeps moving and retains side control.
Walter is trying to control Ferdinand's posture but Ferdinand avoids it.

Ferdinand is trying to get an arm triangle but Walter is defending well.
Walter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Walter is looking to control Ferdinand's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walter avoid being mounted?
Ferdinand wants to free his trapped foot but Walter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ferdinand stops Walter from getting back to his feet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Ferdinand is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Ferdinand is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walter.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walter is on top in guard.
Ferdinand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Ferdinand is looking for a triangle but Walter pushes his legs off easily.
Walter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Walter is posturing up here but Ferdinand has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Walter tries to roll out but it's too tight and Walter has to tap! Slick submission there by Ferdinand!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamour Ferdinand!
Our winner, Lamour Ferdinand, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.