PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuku Onaona (ranked 4130 p4p, 4393 weight class) and Ian Walsh (ranked 0 p4p, 210 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Onaona
vs
Walsh

225 cm
25
300
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manuku Onaona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Walsh!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Walsh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Onaona to the mat! Onaona manages to get full guard.
Onaona is looking to stand up but Walsh isn't so interested in that idea.
Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Onaona wants to get back to his feet but Walsh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Walsh looking to pass the guard.

Onaona wriggles free and stands up.
Onaona throws a chopping leg kick but Walsh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Onaona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Walsh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Walsh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Onaona but Onaona pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Onaona was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Onaona throws a leg kick which misses Walsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Walsh tries to avoid it.
Onaona throws a low kick, looking for Walsh's leg but Walsh calmly moves out of range.
Walsh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Onaona circles away.
Manuku Onaona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Walsh.

Onaona gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walsh pushing down on Onaona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Onaona pushes Walsh off looking to stand but Walsh dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Onaona has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Walsh is on him like a limpet, forcing Onaona back against the cage.
Walsh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Onaona pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Onaona jumps into guard, dragging Walsh to the mat.
Walsh won't allow Onaona to get back to his feet.
Walsh looking to pass the guard.
Walsh throws a big elbow that misses.
Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walsh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Walsh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Onaona some visible discomfort.
Walsh advances to full mount.
Onaona really wants to buck Walsh off and get back to his feet.
Walsh with shots to the head and body - Onaona looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walsh lands a couple of good shots and Onaona has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Onaona wants to get back to his feet.
Walsh lands punches and elbows.
Walsh lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Walsh.

It looks like Manuku Onaona has been cut.
Walsh lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Onaona.
Walsh lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Onaona hold on?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onaona wants to get back to his feet.
Walsh scores with punches and elbows.
Onaona grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Walsh is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Onaona. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Manuku Onaona's cut is getting worse.
Onaona is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Walsh lands punches and elbows.
Onaona wants to get back to his feet.
Onaona is breathing heavily.
Walsh loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Onaona hold on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onaona is trying to remain composed but Walsh is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Walsh is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Onaona up.

Onaona is rocked!

Manuku Onaona's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Walsh lands punches and elbows.
Oh Onaona is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walsh drops a big shot to the side of Onaona's head! Oh, Onaona is out! He's out cold! Walsh jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner. In his post fight interview he thanks God. Saying that without him, he wouldn't have the power to knock his opponent senseless. Amen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ian Walsh!
During a confident post fight interview, Ian Walsh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.