PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Walden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West comes to the ring accompanied by Johnny Cash - Walk The Line. Walden has chosen Bas Rutten - El Guapo likes to dance as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

West
vs
Walden

180 cm
24
205 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Gilop®
Fight Club Clothing™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Walter West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Walden!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walden avoids the head kick by West.
West displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walden.
Walden throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
Walden misses with a two punch combination.
Walden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andre Walden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walden thows a body shot but no joy.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West connects with a high kick.

It looks like Andre Walden has been cut.
West throws a head kick but Walden moves out of range.
A head kick by West misses
and Walden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walden swinging wildly here.
Walden shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to West's calf.
West throws a head kick that misses.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walden just misses with a punch to the body.
Walden throws a lazy head kick
and West counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
West takes a kick to the side of the head.
Walden throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
West lands a head kick!
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!
West throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West checks a low kick from Walden.
Walden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walden misses with a few strikes there.
A bone on bone clash there as West blocks the leg kick.
Walden misses with a leg kick
and West counters with a solid body kick.
Walden looks gassed!
West throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice defenses there by West.
Walden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
West scores with a punch to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Walden.
West throws a front kick that sends Walden stumbling back into the ropes.
A head kick misses from West.
A head kick misses from West.
Walden tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
West throws a head kick that misses.
West lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walden's sensitive parts.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West throws a head kick but Walden moves out of range.
West goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Walden moves out of range easily.
Walden blocks a head kick by West.
Walden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
Walter West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Walden.
A combination from Walden does no damage.
West lands a nice looking body kick.
West throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walden swings for the body but West moves out of range.
Walden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and West counters with a big head kick but Walden shrugs it off.
Walden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Walden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

West throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from West tenderised Walden's leg. Walden is trying to keep his angry face on.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Walden circles away.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
Walden misses with a combination
and West counters with an inside leg kick.
West connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Walden is breathing heavily.
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!
Walden avoids the head kick by West.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walden has a takedown stuffed.
West misses with a head kick.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
Walden takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walden feints a jab promting West to slip. Walden then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. West slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Walter West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walden moves out of range as West throws a body kick.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walden can do to turn this around?
West throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walden looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
Walden throws a leg kick
and West counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by West.
West scoring well with a low kick there.
West lands a head kick. Walden smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

West clinches.
West swings wildly with an uppercut but Walden uses good head movement to avoid it.
West has Walden pressed against the ropes.
West scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Walden struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
West wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from West.
Walden tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by West.
West pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Walden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walden backwards.
West lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by West as Walden tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walden struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Walden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West lands a body shot.
West looking to stall.
Walden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. West is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Walter West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Walden.
West tries a body shot but Walden blocks it.
Walden can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Walden is trying desperately to land a takedown but West is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Walden.
West looking to stall.
Walden wants to break the clinch but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Walden as West tries to tie him up.
Walden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter West dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andre Walden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Walden shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walden thows a leg kick but West checks it
and West counters with a good low kick that Walden was not able to check.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by West - just one landing.
Sloppy strikes from Walden. Those never looked like landing.
West throws a series of punches but Walden avoids them all with ease.
Walden swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
Walden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down West rather than just go for the knockout.
Walden misses with a shot to the body
and West counters with a head kick. That will keep Walden thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Walden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walden throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West dodges the punch combination from Walden.
West rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
Walden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
Walden throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and moves out of range.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walter West is winning the standup battle so far.
Walden misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by West. Beautiful body shot.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
West throws a head kick that Walden semi-blocks.
West checks the leg kick nicely there.
Walden wants to slow West down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Walden thows a leg kick but West checks it

and West counters with a head kick that drops Walden - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!

Walden is rocked!

West seems to be looking for submissions.
Walden is still in real trouble! Can West finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walden trying to control but West postures up.
West wants to pass the guard but Walden is defending well.
Walden seems to have recovered his senses.

West wants to work for an arm triangle but Walden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walden trying to hold on to West's head to control him but West postures up.
Andre Walden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Walden actively working from the bottom here.
West wants to free his trapped foot but Walden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
West is trying to control. Walden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
West trying to mount his opponent but Walden defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Walden wants to control but West is keeping busy.
West wants to control but Walden is keeping him busy.
Walden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Walden 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
West trying to control but Walden is working from the bottom.
Walter West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West won't allow Walden to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Walden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and West defends well.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Walden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well West 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Walter West!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Walter West!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Walter West!

Walter West wins by unanimous decision!