PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kramer comes to the cage accompanied by FLOW - Sign. Walker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Top Cats - Red Light Spells Danger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kramer
vs
Walker

175 cm
27
168 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

180 cm
23
181 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Walker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walker.
Walker throws a right hand that misses

and Kramer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Walker!
Walker sneaks back into half guard.
Kramer is thwarting Walker's attempts to control the position.
Walker is looking to improve his position.
Walker is not content to let Kramer control the position.
Kramer working over Walker with some ground and pound. Walker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Walker gets back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kramer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Walker has his foot on Kramer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kramer works his way back into a safe position though.
Walker working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walker has his foot on Kramer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kramer works his way back into a safe position though.
Walker controls Kramer momentarily but Kramer frees himself.
Kramer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Walker has an active guard here but Kramer has managed to pass into half guard.
Kramer 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.
Ground and pound from Kramer.
Walker works his way to full guard. Good work.

Walker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kramer stacks Walker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kramer!
Kramer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.

Kramer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kramer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kramer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Walker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker moves into full guard.

Walker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kramer has picked Walker up and slammed him! Walker can't keep hold of the triangle and Kramer manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer lands a nice forearm strike.
Kramer scoring with punches and elbows.
Walker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kramer connects with a decent elbow.
Walker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walker wants to control but Kramer postures up.
Walker is trying to get back to half guard.
Walker is still trying to improve position.

Kramer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kramer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Walker tries to control but Kramer manages to take his back.
Walker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Walker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kramer pulls his head out easily.
Kramer passes into side control, despite Walker's attempt to control the position.
Walker tries to improve position but can't.
Kramer lands a nice forearm strike.
Kramer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Walker down.

Kramer tries for a kimura but Walker is defending well.

Kramer is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Kramer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kramer.
Walker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kramer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Walker catches Kramer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kramer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kramer lands with a hook. Walker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kramer shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Kramer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker throws a body punch but Kramer moves out of range.
Kramer defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Kramer shoots in looking for a takedown but Walker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kramer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kramer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kramer shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker scores with a nice right hand.
Walker lands a glancing blow to the side of Kramer's head.
Kramer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Kramer's shoulder, as Kramer tries to avoid the shot.
Walker throws a right hand that misses
and Kramer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kramer misses with a takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Kramer is rocked!
Kramer staying out of range there.
Kramer looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kramer shoots in and bounces Walker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Walker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kramer stacks Walker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kramer!
Walker tries to buck Kramer off but Kramer is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Walker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Walker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kramer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ground and pound from Kramer.
Walker trying to hold on to Kramer's head to control him but Kramer postures up.
Walker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kramer trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Kramer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker 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.
Kramer tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker keeping full guard, as Kramer tries to pass.
Kramer landing some decent shots from guard.
Kramer distracts Walker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kramer connects with a couple of short punches.

Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Walker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kramer passes into side control.
Kramer tries to move to mount but Walker blocks the move with his legs.
Damian Kramer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walker wants to control but Kramer postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Kramer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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 Damian Kramer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kramer misses with a takedown attempt

and Walker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Walker wants to take a breather but Kramer is having none of it.
Walker controlling the pace.
Kramer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kramer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Walker trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kramer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kramer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walker won't allow Kramer to sweep him here.
Walker wants to control from the top but Kramer keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Walker was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Walker throws a hook but Kramer blocks it.
Walker blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Kramer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Walker can't do much from the bottom here.
Kramer scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kramer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Walker some visible discomfort.
Walker is trying to control Kramer's posture but Kramer avoids it.
Walker gets back to half guard.
Walker wants to control but Kramer is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer 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.

Walker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kramer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kramer trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
Kramer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Walker looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kramer passes into side control!
Walker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Walker with the active half guard here but Kramer passes nicely into side control.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Kramer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kramer working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Walker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kramer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kramer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jay Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kramer is working for a submission of some sort.

Walker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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 Damian Kramer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kramer, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Kramer!
Damian Kramer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jay Walker was interviewed post fight and said 'Bad referee...'.