PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jitsu
vs
Walter

183 cm
21
214 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

173 cm
40
225 lbs
25 - 23 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)
Urban Fighter

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Peter Walter!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter lands with a nice combination. Jitsu backs away looking to recover.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jitsu.
Walter throws a counter combo.

Walter drives through and clinches with Jitsu against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Jitsu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Walter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Walter. No joy for Jitsu on that attempt.

Walter clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Walter is looking to control Jitsu's arms but Jitsu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walter has his back to the cage.
Walter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jitsu up against the cage.

Walter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Walter moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu connects with a knee to the head.
Walter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Walter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jitsu avoids a punch combination nicely.

Jitsu clinches up against the cage.

Walter breaks from the clinch.
Walter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jitsu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Walter throws a push kick but Jitsu slaps the foot to one side.
Jitsu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Walter tries to sprawl but Jitsu drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Jitsu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jitsu is working for a kimura but Walter is defending it quite comfortably.
Walter is trying to stand back up but Jitsu is controlling him
Jitsu 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.
Jitsu 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.

Jitsu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walter wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walter has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walter pushes Jitsu off looking to stand but Jitsu dives back in and keeps control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Walter looks to score with a jab to the body but Jitsu is just out of range.
Walter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Walter drives through and clinches with Jitsu against the cage.
Jitsu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walter pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Walter clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu can't find room to land a body shot as Walter controls the action.
Jitsu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Walter is keeping busy.
Jitsu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walter fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Walter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walter tries to break the clinch but Jitsu is controlling the position.

Walter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jitsu shoots in and drives through. Walter sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Walter.
Jitsu tries to counter with a takedown but Walter is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Walter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Walter tries a head kick but it misses.
Jitsu misses with a takedown
letting Walter counter with a right hand.

It looks like Jiu Jitsu has been cut.
Walter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jitsu checks it well.

Walter has closed the distance and engaged Jitsu in a clinch.

Walter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jitsu dives in for a single leg takedown but Walter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter swats away the attempt to clinch by Jitsu.

Walter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jitsu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walter after a bit of a struggle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Walter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jitsu misses with the head strike.

Walter manages to break the clinch.
Walter looks to land a combination but Jitsu avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter wants to clinch.
Walter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jitsu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Walter manages to circle out of the way.
Jitsu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jitsu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Walter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Walter forces Jitsu back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Walter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jitsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Walter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jitsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peter Walter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jitsu fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Walter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walter tries to stall but Jitsu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Walter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walter tries to close the distance and clinch but Jitsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walter throws a combination. Jitsu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jitsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Walter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jitsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Walter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jiu Jitsu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Walter clinches up with Jitsu and pushes him back against the cage.
Walter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jitsu wants to break free but Walter has control.
Jitsu wants to take the fight to the mat but Walter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Walter lands a shoulder strike.
Jitsu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jitsu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jitsu prevents a body shot from Walter.
Walter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jitsu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jitsu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walter is defending well.
Jitsu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jitsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walter.
Jitsu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Walter has closed the distance and engaged Jitsu in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walter manages to break the clinch.
Jitsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jitsu somewhat.

Walter has Jitsu up against the cage in a clinch.
Jitsu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two 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.
Walter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jitsu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jitsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walter as he jumps to the side.
Jitsu tries to clinch but Walter moves away
and Walter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walter throws a sloppy head kick and Jitsu moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Walter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jitsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Walter moves into the clinch.
Peter Walter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jitsu keeps control of Walter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jitsu tries a knee to the head but Walter blocks it.
Jitsu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walter after a bit of a struggle.
Walter taking a breather.

Walter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Walter darts in and clinches Jitsu up against the cage.
Walter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jitsu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jitsu is trying to break free.
Jitsu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walter walks away with a smile on his face. Jitsu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walter throws a sloppy head kick and Jitsu moves out of range easily.
Jitsu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Jitsu gets tackled into the cage by Walter. Walter maintains the clinch.
Jitsu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jitsu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jiu Jitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jitsu goes for a takedown attempt but Walter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walter sprawls well. Walter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jitsu gets slowly back to his feet.
Walter is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Walter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Walter!
A very excited looking Peter Walter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.