PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xi Daerji (ranked 4592 p4p, 4645 weight class) and German Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 318 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Daerji
vs
Walker

182 cm
23
155
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
150
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xi Daerji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, German Walker!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Daerji defends well and Walker ends up having to push Daerji into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daerji throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Daerji shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Daerji.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daerji.
Daerji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker shapes to counter with a head kick.

Daerji fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker, pushing him back against the cage.

Daerji breaks the clinch.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daerji.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xi Daerji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daerji wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Daerji moves into the clinch.

Walker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Daerji regains guard.

Daerji wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Daerji. No joy for Walker on that attempt.
Daerji tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Daerji ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daerji is defending well for now.
Walker tries to stall but Daerji uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daerji controlling the action here for a moment.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daerji has him pressed against the cage.
Walker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Walker prevents Daerji from breaking the clinch.
Walker trying to land knees to the body.

Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Daerji closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Daerji has him pressed against the cage.

Daerji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daerji misses with a kick to the body.
Daerji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker dives in for a single leg takedown but Daerji sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daerji avoids it really well and circles away.
Daerji with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daerji scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker goes for a double leg but Daerji avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daerji continues to drive forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Daerji shows good takedown defense.
Daerji is looking to counter the offense by Walker and move into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daerji.
Walker takes a swing at Daerji's ribcage but misses.

Daerji moves into range and clinches up with Walker.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Daerji has him pressed against the cage.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Daerji is controlling him.

Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker fails with the takedown.
Daerji went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Walker is looking to clinch but Daerji is avoiding it.
Walker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daerji tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Daerji ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.

Daerji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daerji checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Daerji fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daerji tries to land a front kick but Walker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Daerji.
Walker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Walker shoots in but Daerji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A low kick from Daerji is predictable there

and Walker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Daerji pushes Walker off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xi Daerji dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daerji as he avoids it easily.
Daerji shoots in but no luck this time.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daerji keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daerji swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daerji or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xi Daerji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Daerji moves into the clinch.
Daerji slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daerji walks away with a smile on his face. Walker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walker looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Daerji gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Daerji's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walker is trying to break free.
Walker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daerji smiles and moves away.
Walker closes the distance and clinches up with Daerji, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes Daerji against the cage but Daerji circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daerji feinted with a counter takedown.
Daerji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daerji moves into the clinch.
Daerji manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Daerji has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Walker is trying to break free.
Daerji is trying to pull guard but Walker has him pressed against the cage.

Daerji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker tries to clinch but Daerji is having none of it.
Daerji fails with the takedown.
Daerji fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daerji stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daerji wants it to stay on the feet.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daerji but Daerji pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daerji half committed to a counter leg kick.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. Daerji moves away and avoids it.
Walker shoots for a takedown but Daerji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daerji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
Walker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daerji swivels and escapes.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Daerji has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Walker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control the hands but Daerji won't let him.
Daerji has the hooks in. Walker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Walker is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker breaks Daerji's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xi Daerji dominated that second round.
That's time! Daerji's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Daerji closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.
Walker has Daerji pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daerji manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Walker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daerji prevents it.
Walker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daerji to keep the fight standing.
Xi Daerji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of German Walker.
Daerji avoiding damage as Walker throws knees to the body.

Daerji gets control of Walker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Daerji will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daerji has a closed guard, preventing Walker from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daerji manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.

Walker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daerji's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Daerji is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Daerji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daerji tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daerji has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Walker is proving hard to escape from.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Walker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker shoots for a takedown but Daerji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Walker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daerji's waist but Daerji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Daerji looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daerji dives in for a single leg takedown but Walker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walker is trying to maintain a safe position but Daerji gets an underhook and turns Walker into the cage.
Daerji leaning against his opponent.
Daerji tries for a takedown but Walker manages to get underhooks.

Daerji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Daerji pushes him off.
Daerji swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walker sprawls well. Walker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daerji gets slowly back to his feet.
Walker is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Walker.
Daerji throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Xi Daerji is winning the standup battle so far.
Daerji with a nice cross.
Daerji stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walker wants to counter with a clinch but Daerji pushes him away.
Xi Daerji is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daerji swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daerji makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daerji defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.
Daerji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daerji throws a head kick that misses.
Walker throws a series of punches but Daerji avoids them all with ease.
Daerji is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Daerji sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daerji but Daerji pushes him off and we're back to square one.
German Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xi Daerji is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Daerji has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xi Daerji showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daerji has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Xi Daerji!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Xi Daerji!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Xi Daerji!

Xi Daerji wins by unanimous decision!