PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Massive Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DuShayne Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Destruction
vs
Walters

178 cm
22
168 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

172 cm
25
156 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Massive Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, DuShayne Walters!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Destruction.
Destruction closes the distance and clinches up with Walters, looking for a takedown. Destruction pushes Walters against the cage but Walters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Destruction closes the distance and clinches up with Walters, looking for a takedown. Destruction pushes Walters against the cage but Walters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massive Destruction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walters misses with a double jab.
Destruction defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walters.
Destruction shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walters defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walters. Destruction does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destruction tries for a takedown but Walters circles away easily

and Walters counters with a shoot takedown. Destruction fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Destruction has his foot on Walters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walters works his way back into a safe position though.

Destruction is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walters defends well.
Walters throws a big elbow that misses.
Destruction wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters passes Destruction's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Destruction defending well though.
Destruction wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
Walters works his way into side control.
Walters lands some shots froms side control.
Destruction can't do much from the bottom here.
Destruction tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters wants to control but Destruction is keeping him busy.
Walters tries to move into full mount but can't pass Destruction's legs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Walters connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Destruction some visible discomfort.
Destruction is not content to let Walters control the position.
Walters landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Walters working the body and head with strikes.
Walters grinds an elbow into Destruction's temple.
Walters scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Destruction is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Walters remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Walters lands a nice forearm strike.
Destruction is trying to get back to half guard.
Destruction is trying to work for a sweep but Walters has mounted him!
Walters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Destruction is looking to escape.
Destruction tries to hold on but Walters pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Walters.
Walters unloading with bombs!
Destruction is desperately trying to improve his position but Walters has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Destruction slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Destruction has hold of Walters's hands but Walters slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Destruction is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Destruction looking for submissions off his back.

Destruction actively working from the bottom here.
Walters is keen to just control but Destruction is a slippery customer.

Destruction is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walters pulls his head out easily.
Walters wants to pass to mount but Destruction is defending the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walters is keen to just control but Destruction is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Walters there.
Walters working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DuShayne Walters dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Destruction is defended easily by Walters.
Destruction ducks under a wild hook from Walters.
Walters throws a body punch but Destruction moves out of range.
Massive Destruction is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walters lands a body shot.

Walters gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Destruction to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Destruction stops Walters from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction throws an elbow that misses. Walters uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Destruction's guard. Nice move by Walters!
Walters won't allow Destruction to sweep him here.

Destruction had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walters defends it easily.
Destruction wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters trying to control but Destruction is working from the bottom.

Destruction is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walters defends well.
Destruction being controlled here, momentarily.

Destruction has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Walters is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Destruction.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters landing a few strikes.
Destruction is letting Walters control him for a moment.
Destruction is trying to control Walters's posture but Walters avoids it.
Destruction manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destruction with the ground and pound but Walters uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Destruction throwing strikes from guard but Walters blocks nicely.
Walters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walters 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.
DuShayne Walters has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction is looking to work some ground and pound but Walters has wrist control.
Destruction is looking to work some ground and pound but Walters has wrist control.
Destruction trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walters pulls Destruction in close to prevent any damage.
Destruction is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Destruction loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Walters is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Destruction wants to take the fight to the mat but Walters manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters looking for a takedown.
Destruction goes for a takedown attempt but Walters pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massive Destruction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walters misses with a lunging right hand

and Destruction counters with a single leg into guard. Walters didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destruction throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Destruction throws an elbow that misses. Walters uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Destruction's guard. Nice move by Walters!

Destruction is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walters is aware though and is defending well.
Walters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walters landing some decent shots from guard.

Destruction working for submissions but it's allowed Walters to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Destruction keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Destruction misses with a takedown attempt - Walters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Destruction shoots in looking for a takedown. Walters tries to sprawl out of it but Destruction keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Destruction finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Destruction.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massive Destruction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destruction uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walters.
Destruction scores with a body shot.
DuShayne Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters lands with a good body shot.
Walters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walters misses with a series of wild punches.
Destruction looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Walters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walters loads up on a big right hand but Destruction slips the punch.
Walters misses the shot to the body.

Walters shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Destruction trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Walters is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Destruction is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Destruction is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walters pulls his head out easily.
Walters trying to pass the guard but Destruction defending well.
Walters controlling the pace.
Destruction is looking to improve his position.
Destruction trying to hold on to Walters's head to control him but Walters postures up.
Destruction has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters works his way into side control.
Walters just content to control the position.
Walters working away.
Destruction takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Destruction is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Destruction looking for a sweep but Walters has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destruction is desperately trying to improve his position but Walters has a good base and remains in mount.
Walters has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Destruction's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
DuShayne Walters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walters 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DuShayne Walters!
A relieved looking DuShayne Walters thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.