PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Woodrow Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trent West will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Walter
vs
West

216 cm
20
193 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Woodrow Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trent West!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Walter does a little dance to reset his feet.
West misses with a head kick.
Walter is looking to counter punch.

West throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Walter was covering up waiting for the punch and West finishes the takedown easily into guard.
West is fighting to break Walter's control of his arms but Walter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
Walter throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
West postures up in Walter's guard and throws a big left but Walter blocks it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Walter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
West tries to clinch but Walter moves out of range.
West tries to clinch up.

Walter gets caught napping as West dives in and scores a takedown. Walter manages to retain guard.
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Walter is retaining full guard.

West got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, West has managed to get both his arms back between Walter's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West wants to pass the guard but Walter is keeping the position.
West is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
West won't allow Walter to sweep him here.
West trying to control but Walter is working from the bottom.
West preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Walter is controlling West's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walter swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walter.
West darts in looking for a takedown but Walter gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage.
Walter feinted with a counter takedown.
West shoots in but Walter avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Walter gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Walter manages to break the clinch.
West fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Woodrow Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent West.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

West fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walter to the ground. West is now in Walter's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walter keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
West wants to stand but Walter is controlling his posture from full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Walter holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent West dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

West throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Walter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
West being controlled against the cage.
Walter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning West up against the cage.
West misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables West to keep the fight standing.

Walter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Walter keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
West would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
West wants to control from the top but Walter keeps moving.
West landing some decent shots from guard.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West stands and throws Walter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
West is looking to take a break and control but Walter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Walter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
West trying to control the action but Walter is working from the bottom.
Walter is trying to control West's posture but West avoids it.
West trying to control the action but Walter is working from the bottom.
West tries to stand but Walter is controlling his head.
Walter tries to bench press West off him but West keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West trying to control the action but Walter is working from the bottom.
Walter can't do much from the bottom here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
West throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walter's waist but Walter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing West off to one side.
West fails with the takedown.
As West looks to move away, Walter throws a big counter combo bu West just gets out of the way.
West tries to clinch up but Walter circles away and keeps his distance.
West tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Walter closes the distance and clinches.

Walter breaks the clinch.
West shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Walter moves into the clinch.
Woodrow Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent West.
A bit of stalling here from Walter.
West prevents Walter from breaking the clinch.
Walter slowing the pace effectively.
Walter avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Walter blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Woodrow Walter dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

West tries to clinch there but Walter circles away.
Walter appears to be looking for a big counter.
West fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Walter tries to counter with a takedown but West is quick to defend against it.
West dives in and grabs Walter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walter pushes down on West's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - West looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
West changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walter tries to avoid it but West manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walter to the ground. Walter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Woodrow Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
West tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten West somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West tries a head kick but it misses.

West gets tackled into the cage by Walter. Walter maintains the clinch.
West is trying to push Walter away but Walter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Walter pulls West into guard.
Walter thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Walter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walter controlling West's posture.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Walter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter controlling West's posture.
West wants to stand but Walter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Walter looking to hit a scissor sweep but West is one step ahead there.
Walter pulls West in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Walter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walter tries to counter with a takedown but West is quick to defend against it.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten West somewhat.
It looked like Walter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

West gets tackled into the cage by Walter. Walter maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
West is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walter is defending well.
West has Walter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
West has Walter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Walter.

Walter decides to pull guard.
West trying to control but Walter is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Woodrow Walter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Woodrow Walter!