PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker's entrance music is The Doors - Peace Frog. A fine choice. Jack Walker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Walker
vs
Iverson

185 cm
31
180 lbs
24 - 5 - 0

160 cm
23
165 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Walker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allen Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson misses with a body punch
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iverson misses with a looping right.
Walker cracks Iverson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Iverson misses the jab.
Iverson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Iverson wants it to stay on the feet.
Iverson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.

Walker drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Iverson's guard.
Iverson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walker is looking for a kimura but Iverson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walker to get the leverage.
Walker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iverson keeps working.
Walker is looking to advance position but Iverson won't allow it.
Walker lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to control but Iverson is keeping him busy.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walker works his way into side control.
Walker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walker moves into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Walker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Walker unloads with some shots from mount but Iverson bucks and avoids them well.
Walker controlling his opponent.
Walker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Iverson tries to lock up and control but Walker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walker landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee warns Iverson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iverson is bucking up trying to escape but Walker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Iverson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Walker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Walker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Walker scores with a body shot.

Walker gets the takedown into side control.
Walker trying to control the action but Iverson is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Walker cracks Iverson with a big elbow.
Iverson is not content to let Walker control the position.
Walker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker works to advance to full mount. Iverson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Walker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Walker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Walker controlling the position easily from mount.

Walker has hold of Iverson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Iverson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jack Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walker lands a heavy elbow.
Walker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Iverson is desperately trying to improve his position but Walker has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker unloads with some shots from mount but Iverson bucks and avoids them well.
Walker landing shots from mount.
Walker lands with some strikes.
Walker controlling his opponent.
Iverson is bucking up trying to escape but Walker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Walker wants to control the pace but Iverson is squirming around nicely.
Walker throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is landing with some decent strikes but Iverson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iverson is just holding on here. Walker manages to take his back.

Iverson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Walker's arms.
Walker lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Walker.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iverson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Walker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Walker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Allen Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iverson throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
Iverson just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker takes one to the side of the head.
Iverson cracks Walker with a good jab.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Iverson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walker with a hook.
Iverson lands a right hook to the body.
Iverson lands a jab.
Walker connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walker.
Iverson misses with a low kick as Walker jumps back.

Walker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Iverson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Walker is in Iverson's guard.
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Iverson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walker.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jack Walker.
Iverson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walker takes one to the chin there.
Iverson misses with a wild body shot.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iverson can do to turn this around?
Iverson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Walker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson misses with a body shot.

Walker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Iverson backwards.

Walker breaks the clinch.
Iverson throws an off balance right hand
and Walker counters with a good low kick that Iverson was not able to check.
Walker blocks a jab.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iverson misses with a straight left.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Walker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Iverson was covering up waiting for the punch and Walker finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iverson keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iverson keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jack Walker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Walker tries for a takedown but Iverson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Iverson misses its intended target.
Iverson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Walker lands an overhand right.
Iverson loads up on a big right hand but Walker slips the punch.
Iverson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Iverson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Iverson tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Iverson to the ground. Iverson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Walker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Iverson slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Walker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Iverson misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
Walker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Iverson's hands.
Walker is looking to chop away at Iverson's legs.
Allen Iverson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iverson cracks Walker with an open hand slap.
Allen Iverson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iverson throws out the jab.
Iverson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Iverson's shoulder, as Iverson tries to avoid the shot.
Walker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
Iverson throws a leg kick but Walker moved away.
Iverson slips under a jab from Walker.
Walker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iverson.
Walker shoots in but Iverson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iverson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Walker with that takedown attempt.
Iverson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Walker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Iverson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walker counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iverson as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Walker. That's going to slow Iverson down.
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walker walks into a straight right hand from Iverson.
Walker with a jab.
Iverson misses the shot to the body.
Walker moves away from the strike by Iverson.
Iverson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iverson misses with a straight right.
Walker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Walker closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker goes for a takedown attempt but Iverson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iverson throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.
Walker avoids the body shot from Iverson.
Iverson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Walker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Iverson quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Walker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Iverson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Walker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Walker is looking to stall here but Iverson recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jack Walker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Iverson misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Walker counters with a shoot takedown. Iverson fights it but they end up in guard.
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walker trying to control but Iverson is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Iverson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Iverson pulls Walker in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Walker throws a strike but Iverson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iverson being controlled here momentarily.
Walker is trying to keep Iverson in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Walker holds on and takes a little breather.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Iverson's guard.
Walker postures up in Iverson's guard and throws a big left but Iverson blocks it.
Walker trying to control but Iverson is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iverson looking for a sweep. Not yet Iverson, not yet.
Walker stays in close to Iverson's body and controls the position.
Iverson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.

Allen Iverson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Walker.

Walker forces Iverson back against the cage and clinches.
Walker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Iverson up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Walker.
Walker blocks an elbow strike from Iverson.
Iverson tries to break the clinch but Walker is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker taking a breather.
Jack Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Iverson blocks a body shot from Walker.
Iverson tries to circle away but Walker has him pinned against the cage.
Allen Iverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iverson working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Walker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Iverson tries to circle away but Walker has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Walker.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Iverson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iverson slaps away a takedown attempt from Walker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Iverson lands with a hook. Walker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:44
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:44
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Walker!
Jack Walker retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Jack Walker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.