PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clifford Walsh (ranked 8059 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wakka Wakkawakka (ranked 3644 p4p, 373 weight class). Wakka Wakkawakka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Walsh
vs
Wakkawakka

196 cm
24
194 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clifford Walsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wakka Wakkawakka!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Wakkawakka.
Walsh tries to counter by clinching up but Wakkawakka breaks away and moves out of range.
Wakkawakka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walsh manages to avoid it.
Walsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wakkawakka wants to counter the offense by Walsh and move into the clinch position.
Walsh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wakkawakka's waist but Wakkawakka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walsh off to one side.

Wakkawakka drives through and clinches with Walsh against the cage.
Walsh blocks an elbow strike from Wakkawakka.
Wakkawakka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walsh avoids it.
Wakkawakka stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wakkawakka trying to land knees to the body.
Wakkawakka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakkawakka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifford Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wakkawakka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wakkawakka trying to land knees to the body.
Walsh has had enough of the clinch but Wakkawakka keeps him there for the moment.
Wakkawakka controlling the action here for a moment.
Walsh dodges an elbow strike from Wakkawakka.
Walsh tries to circle away but Wakkawakka has him pinned against the cage.
Wakkawakka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wakkawakka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Walsh's brow.
Walsh avoiding damage as Wakkawakka throws knees to the body.
Wakkawakka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wakkawakka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wakkawakka tries a knee to the head but Walsh blocks it.
Wakkawakka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Walsh blocks it with crossed arms.
Wakkawakka tries a knee to the head but Walsh blocks it.
Walsh has had enough of the clinch but Wakkawakka keeps him there for the moment.
Wakkawakka trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakkawakka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wakkawakka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wakkawakka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Walsh.
Wakkawakka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wakkawakka lands a knee to the body.
Walsh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wakkawakka walks away with a smile on his face. Walsh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walsh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wakkawakka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walsh somewhat.

Wakkawakka closes the distance and pushes Walsh back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Wakkawakka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wakkawakka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walsh avoids it.
Wakkawakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wakkawakka missing with knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walsh wants to get back to striking at distance but Wakkawakka won't allow it.
Walsh letting Wakkawakka take a breather here.
Walsh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wakkawakka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wakka Wakkawakka dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Wakkawakka throws a body shot but no joy.

Wakkawakka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walsh, pushing him back against the cage.
Wakkawakka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Walsh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walsh avoiding damage as Wakkawakka throws knees to the body.
Wakkawakka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walsh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wakkawakka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walsh is defending well for now.
Walsh is trying to break the clinch but Wakkawakka has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh is trying to pull guard but Wakkawakka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Walsh has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wakkawakka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Walsh looking for the choke but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walsh is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Walsh trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wakkawakka doesn't escape.
Walsh tries to get the hooks in deep but Wakkawakka pushed the leg off.

Walsh tightening his grip on Wakkawakka, looking for the choke.
Wakkawakka is breathing heavily.
I would not like to be Wakkawakka right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walsh trying to control momentarily.
Walsh really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wakkawakka.

Wakkawakka showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wakkawakka fending off the submission attempt from Walsh.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Walsh controlling the positon.
Walsh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Walsh tries to keep control of the position but Wakkawakka is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wakkawakka is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Walsh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is taking a good look at Wakkawakka as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Walsh!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifford Walsh dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Wakkawakka has Walsh up against the cage in a clinch.
Wakkawakka missing with knees to the body.
Walsh wants to break free but Wakkawakka has control.
Wakkawakka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Walsh fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wakkawakka misses with an elbow strike.
Walsh has Wakkawakka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wakkawakka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wakka Wakkawakka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wakkawakka tries a knee to the head but Walsh blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wakkawakka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifford Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walsh is trying to force a seperation but Wakkawakka has the dominant position.
Walsh managing to block the knees to the body from Wakkawakka.
Wakkawakka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wakkawakka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wakkawakka effectively controlling the action here.
Walsh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walsh tries to stall but Wakkawakka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wakkawakka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wakkawakka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walsh avoiding damage as Wakkawakka throws knees to the body.
Walsh takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Clifford Walsh has been cut.
Walsh wants to break free but Wakkawakka has control.
Wakkawakka stalling in the clinch.
Walsh wants to break free but Wakkawakka has control.
Wakkawakka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walsh is defending well for now.

Walsh turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh working the ground and pound but Wakkawakka is defending the strikes.

Walsh decides to stand back up.
Wakkawakka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Wakkawakka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walsh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Walsh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wakkawakka's waist but Wakkawakka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walsh off to one side.
Walsh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Wakkawakka moves into the clinch.
Walsh working hard to break the clinch.
Walsh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walsh fails to pull guard.
Walsh tries to pull guard but Wakkawakka won't allow it.
Wakkawakka misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walsh jumps guard but Wakkawakka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wakkawakka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walsh's efforts to push away.
Wakkawakka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Walsh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walsh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walsh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wakkawakka has him pressed against the cage.
Wakkawakka tries a knee to the head but Walsh blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wakka Wakkawakka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wakkawakka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wakka Wakkawakka!