PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tourney Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Walliminsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walliminsky has chosen Bout to whip a bitch as his entrance music. Billy Walliminsky told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Champ
vs
Walliminsky

180 cm
25
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

189 cm
21
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tourney Champ!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Walliminsky!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walliminsky shoots in for a double leg but Champ sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Champ dives in and scores a takedown into Walliminsky's guard.
Walliminsky wants to stand but Champ is controlling the position.
Walliminsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walliminsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Champ is in close to Walliminsky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Champ distracts Walliminsky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Champ content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Champ postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Champ stands up over Walliminsky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Champ postures up.
Walliminsky is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Champ postures up and lands a big shot to Walliminsky's brow.
Walliminsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Champ is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champ keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walliminsky's head.
Walliminsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Champ.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walliminsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Champ working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Champ with a nice head shot there.
Walliminsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walliminsky wants to stand up but Champ is controlling him.
Champ is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Champ throwing strikes but missing.
Champ landing some decent shots from guard.
Walliminsky is trying to control the position but Champ postures up.
Champ working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Champ in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Champ chips away with some ground and pound.
Walliminsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Champ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Champ scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champ landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Walliminsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Walliminsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walliminsky is trying to control the position but Champ postures up.
Champ lands a couple of digs.
Champ working some strikes from top position.
Champ is working Walliminsky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Champ with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Champ throws a big right hand that misses.

Walliminsky pushes Champ off and scrambles back to his feet.
Walliminsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walliminsky tries to clinch up but Champ circles away and keeps his distance.
Champ has a takedown stuffed.
Champ has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walliminsky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Walliminsky.
Walliminsky throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Champ 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.
Champ wants to control but Walliminsky postures up.
Walliminsky scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Champ to see if he's OK.
Champ tries to bench press Walliminsky off him but Walliminsky keeps the position.

Champ explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Champ gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Walliminsky to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tourney Champ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Champ is breathing heavily.
Walliminsky fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Walliminsky with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walliminsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Walliminsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Champ tries to sprawl out of it but Walliminsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Champ manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Champ fails with a takedown attempt.
Walliminsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Champ is fending him off so far but Walliminsky persists. Nope, Champ circles away and we're back to standing.

Champ scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Champ working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Champ working the ground and pound from side control.
Champ lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Walliminsky down.
Walliminsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Walliminsky tries to escape but Champ is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tourney Champ dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Champ fails with the takedown.
Walliminsky tries to clinch but Champ moves out of range.
Champ shoots for a double leg takedown but Walliminsky sprawls well. He's pushed Champ's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Champ shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tourney Champ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Champ misses with a series of wild punches.
Walliminsky slaps away a takedown attempt from Champ, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Walliminsky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Champ manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Walliminsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walliminsky wants to control from the top but Champ keeps moving.
Champ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walliminsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champ 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.
Champ on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Champ tries to get out of the position.
Walliminsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Walliminsky won't allow Champ to sweep him here.
Walliminsky postures up and lands a big shot to Champ's brow.
Walliminsky with a nice head shot there.
Champ trying to control the position.
Walliminsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Champ has wrist control.
Champ pulls Walliminsky in close to prevent any damage.
Champ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Champ pulls Walliminsky in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tourney Champ just wasn't active enough.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walliminsky wants to take the fight to the mat but Champ manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
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!
Champ is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walliminsky is looking to take this one to the mat.
Walliminsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Champ backwards.
Champ is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Champ doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Champ lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walliminsky backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Walliminsky is looking for a takedown.
Champ is looking to control Walliminsky's arms but Walliminsky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Champ has his back to the cage.
Champ prevents the takedown attempt.
Walliminsky wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champ pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Champ as the two fighters clinch.
Walliminsky wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Champ.
Walliminsky is working for takedown but Champ is calmly controlling the position for now.
Champ working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Champ misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walliminsky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Champ.

Champ pulls guard successfully.
Walliminsky advances position into side control!
Walliminsky tries to stand but Champ is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Champ's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champ is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Walliminsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Champ is concentrating on defense, preventing Walliminsky from advancing position.
Champ is refusing to be controlled, as Walliminsky sits in half guard.
Champ moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Champ is on top in guard.
Walliminsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Champ cracks Walliminsky with a solid left hand.
Champ postures up.
Champ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tourney Champ will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Champ misses with a double jab.

Champ feints and as Walliminsky raises his hands in defense, Champ changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Champ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walliminsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walliminsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walliminsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Champ is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Champ postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Walliminsky trying to control the position.
Champ postures up and lands a big shot to Walliminsky's brow.
Champ stands and throws Walliminsky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champ landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Champ creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Walliminsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Check out the look on Champ's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champ cracks Walliminsky with a big right hand but Walliminsky just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Walliminsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Champ in side control lands a decent elbow.
Champ grinds an elbow into Walliminsky's temple.
Champ working the body and head with strikes.
Walliminsky takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Champ landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Champ lands a few punches from side control.
Champ cracks Walliminsky with a big elbow.
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!
Champ working the head with strikes.

Walliminsky is rocked!
Champ throws an elbow but Walliminsky slips to the side and avoids it well.
Walliminsky taking a bit of punishment here - Champ scoring with strikes.
Walliminsky is still in real trouble! Can Champ finish him?
Walliminsky manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Walliminsky seems to have recovered his senses.
Champ is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Walliminsky scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walliminsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Champ manages to get to full guard.
Walliminsky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Walliminsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walliminsky won't allow Champ to sweep him here.
Champ is working hard here to advance position.
Walliminsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Champ manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Walliminsky is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Walliminsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Champ lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Champ.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champ avoids the attempt from Walliminsky to control.
Walliminsky taking shots to the head.
Champ landing punches.
Champ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walliminsky can do to turn this around?
Champ looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Walliminsky covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tourney Champ!
Tourney Champ retains his light heavyweight title!
Tourney Champ decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.