PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Of Legend (ranked 2635 p4p, 3076 weight class) and Dom Walsh (ranked 324 p4p, 365 weight class). Bob Of Legend had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Of Legend
vs
Walsh

188 cm
25
185
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
180
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Altitude Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Of Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dom Walsh!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Legend with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Of Legend stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Of Legend wants it to stay on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Of Legend.
A punch combination from Walsh misses.
We've been hearing reports that Of Legend has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Of Legend fails with the takedown.
Walsh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Of Legend is fending him off so far but Walsh persists. Nope, Of Legend circles away and we're back to standing.

Of Legend shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Of Legend showed some decent athleticism there.

Of Legend is looking for a kimura here.
Walsh wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh is pressing down on Of Legend's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walsh is on top in guard.

Of Legend trying to control the position here.

Of Legend is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Of Legend escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walsh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walsh lands a couple of digs.
Walsh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walsh distracts Of Legend with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Walsh looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Of Legend is on top in guard.

Of Legend looking to pass the guard.
Of Legend sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walsh's guard.

Of Legend seems to be working for a kimura but Walsh defends the submission attempt.
Walsh gets back to full guard.
Walsh controls Of Legend momentarily but Of Legend frees himself.
Of Legend won't allow Walsh to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh has momentary wrist control but Of Legend slips an elbow through the middle.
Of Legend slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Walsh is trying to get back to half guard.

Of Legend decides to stand back up.
A combination from Of Legend does no damage.
Of Legend with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Of Legend. No joy for Walsh on that attempt.
Bob Of Legend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Walsh.
Walsh blocks a jab.
Of Legend misses with a double jab.
Of Legend leaves Walsh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Of Legend shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Of Legend throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Of Legend is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walsh is pressing down on Of Legend's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Of Legend wants to control from the top but Walsh keeps moving.
Of Legend 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Of Legend dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Of Legend enables Walsh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Of Legend manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Walsh working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Walsh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Of Legend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walsh can do to turn this around?
Walsh postures up and lands a big shot to Of Legend's brow.

Of Legend has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Walsh doesn't defend quickly enough and Of Legend has managed to lock this one up! Can Walsh escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Of Legend on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bob Of Legend!