PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delanie Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Goldberg had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Goldberg
vs
Walker

193 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
248 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Delanie Walker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker misses with a low kick.
Walker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Goldberg is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Walker throws a solid leg kick but Goldberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Walker.
Good leg kick by Walker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Walker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walker wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
Goldberg trying to control the position.
Goldberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Goldberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
Goldberg keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker keeps trying to improve his position.
Walker with a nice head shot there.
Goldberg pulls Walker in close to prevent any damage.
Walker stands up over Goldberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goldberg has Walker pulled in close to control his posture.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Goldberg has momentary wrist control but Walker slips an elbow through the middle.
Goldberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goldberg tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walker throws a strike but Goldberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Walker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Walker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Walker is nestled in close to Goldberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goldberg is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goldberg looking for submissions off his back.
Walker wants to take a breather but Goldberg is having none of it.
Walker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg taking some punishment here, with Walker in his half guard.
Walker throwing shots but Goldberg is blocking nicely.
Walker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Walker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Goldberg is defending well.
Goldberg wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker trying to control the action but Goldberg is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walker.
Goldberg is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker passes to full mount!
Walker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Walker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Goldberg hang on?
Goldberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Delanie Walker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Walker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goldberg defends it nicely.
Goldberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Goldberg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Walker is trying to defend but Goldberg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Walker is controlling Goldberg's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Delanie Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg is controlling the pace.
Goldberg prevents Walker from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Goldberg is going to stand back up.
Goldberg is taking a breather. Walker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Walker regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goldberg is stalling in the full guard.
Goldberg won't allow Walker to sweep him here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Goldberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Walker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goldberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goldberg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bill Goldberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Walker.
Goldberg is trying to escape the position but Walker is controlling the position.
Walker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Goldberg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Goldberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Walker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Walker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldberg is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker tries to pass to full mount but Goldberg defends it.
Walker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg gets back to full guard.
Walker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Walker throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Delanie Walker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.

Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldberg is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Goldberg circles away and we're back to standing.

Goldberg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walker to the ground. Goldberg is now in Walker's guard.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker is trying to keep Goldberg in close.
Goldberg preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is trying to control the position but Goldberg postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Goldberg pushes Walker up against the cage in a clinch.

Goldberg successfully pulls guard.
Goldberg has Walker pulled in close to control his posture.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goldberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Walker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker passes into half guard.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldberg is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Goldberg is defending well.
Walker wants to control but Goldberg is keeping him busy.
Walker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Walker working Goldberg over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker throwing shots but Goldberg is blocking nicely.
Walker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Walker lands a couple of good shots and Goldberg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Walker landing with strikes.
Walker scores with punches and elbows.
Walker punishes Goldberg with strikes from the back mount.
Walker controls the position.
Goldberg is trapped and Walker is scoring with shots to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker has the hooks in. Goldberg is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Walker loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Goldberg hold on?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Walker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Walker lands shots from the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldberg just trying to survive but Walker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Walker scores with punches to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Goldberg preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Walker.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Delanie Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delanie Walker!
Delanie Walker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.