PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Brown (ranked 3936 p4p, 5656 weight class) and Neil Walker (ranked 460 p4p, 580 weight class). Randolph Brown is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Brown
vs
Walker

190 cm
22
175
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
177
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Randolph Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil Walker!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walker is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Walker circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.

Brown gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown is trying to keep Walker in close.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown 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.
Brown looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard.

Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.

Walker working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Brown wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Brown won't allow Walker to sweep him here.

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.
Walker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.

Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brown trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control but Walker passes easily into half guard.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.

Walker keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Walker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.

Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown stands and throws Walker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brown controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Walker has one foot on Brown's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Brown is working for takedown but Walker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walker is defending well.
Walker prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randolph Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walker stalling the fight.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Walker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Walker prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.

Walker manages to pull guard.

Walker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Walker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Walker is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
Brown looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Brown pulls Walker in close to prevent any damage.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Brown is trying to keep Walker in close.
Brown trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brown looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Neil Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Walker gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.

Brown works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Walker is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker trying to control the position.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Brown gets caught flat footed, as Walker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walker won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Walker throwing strikes but missing.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Walker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walker trying to control the position.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Brown won't allow Walker to sweep him here.
Walker controlling the position.
Walker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Brown drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Walker's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown forces his way into half guard.

Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Walker is defending well.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Walker!

Brown goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Walker turns into him and now he's in Brown's guard.
Walker tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.

Brown trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.

Walker has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is not content to let Brown control the position.
Randolph Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neil Walker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brown advances nicely into full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randolph Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walker 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Neil Walker!
A very excited looking Neil Walker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.