PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Walsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mak Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur has chosen I Shall Return as his entrance music. Dean Walsh has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Walsh
vs
Artur

180 cm
19
156 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dean Walsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mak Artur!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walsh doesn't manage to clinch there - Artur circles away.
Artur tries to bum rush Walsh with a series of wild strikes but Walsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Artur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Artur throws a hook but Walsh blocks it.
Artur swinging wildly here.
Artur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Artur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Artur misses with a two punch combination.
Artur throws a left and a right that both miss

and Walsh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Walsh stopping the sweep attempt from Artur.
Walsh looking to pass the guard.
Artur can't keep his opponent in guard - Walsh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artur is trying to stand up here but Walsh is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh wants to take a breather but Artur is having none of it.
Artur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Artur.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walsh forces his way into half guard.

Artur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walsh is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Artur!

Walsh has hold of Artur's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Artur manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Walsh controlling from mount.
Walsh trying to control but Artur is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artur is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Walsh working for a submission but Artur is keeping him at bay.
Walsh trying to control but Artur is having none of it.

Artur defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Walsh.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walsh wants to control the pace but Artur is squirming around nicely.
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!
Walsh looking to finish Artur with some ground and pound. This is bad for Artur!
Walsh is landing with some decent strikes but Artur is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Artur is trying to escape the mount.
Walsh wants to control the pace but Artur is squirming around nicely.
Walsh controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Walsh wants to finish this one by submission but Artur is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Walsh.
Artur bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Artur pushing down on Walsh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Walsh trying to hold on to Artur's head to control him but Artur postures up.

Artur is looking for a kimura but Walsh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Artur to get the leverage.
Walsh wants to improve his position but Artur is controlling well.

Walsh is defending against the submission attempts here by Artur.
Artur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walsh's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Artur is working for a submission of some sort.
Walsh is concentrating on defense, preventing Artur from advancing position.

Artur is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Artur is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Walsh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Walsh moves in looking to clinch but Artur pushes him off.

Walsh looking to score a takedown here. Artur is defending well but Walsh drives through and ends up in Artur's guard.
Walsh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Artur wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Artur has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walsh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Artur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Artur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walsh passes Artur's left leg - he's now in 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!

Artur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walsh pulls his head out easily.
Walsh is looking to take a break and control but Artur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh wants to free his trapped foot but Artur is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walsh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Artur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walsh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Artur!
Walsh looking to ground and pound but Artur is blocking nicely.
Artur keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Artur in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Walsh thowing shots but they're missing.

Walsh with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Walsh looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Artur squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Walsh working for a guillotine from mount but Artur is in no mood to give up.
Artur is squirming around, avoiding Walsh's attempts to control the action.
Artur is working to get back to half guard.
Walsh tries to control but Artur wriggling away.
Artur is looking to improve his position but Walsh isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walsh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Walsh prevents Artur from getting the reversal.
Artur is squirming around, avoiding Walsh's attempts to control the action.
Artur avoids a series of strikes thrown by Walsh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Artur slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Walsh is looking for a kimura but Artur is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walsh to get the leverage.
Walsh wants to free his trapped foot but Artur is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walsh has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Artur working to try and regain half guard.

Walsh is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Artur can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Walsh is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Artur is surviving well by controlling Walsh's body position as best he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Artur is desperately trying to improve his position but Walsh has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walsh controlling the pace for now.
Artur really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walsh wants to control the pace but Artur is squirming around nicely.
Artur regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Walsh is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walsh is keen to just control but Artur is a slippery customer.

Artur has one foot on Walsh's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Walsh dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Artur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Artur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Artur takes a swing at Walsh's ribcage but misses.

Walsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Artur tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Walsh looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Artur tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walsh trying to control but Artur is having none of it.

Walsh looking for a guillotine from mount but Artur is having none of it.
Artur really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh unloads with some shots from mount but Artur bucks and avoids them well.
Walsh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Artur is looking to escape.
Artur really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walsh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Artur is looking to escape.
Artur gets back to half guard.

Artur actively working from the bottom here.
Artur tries to get to full guard but Walsh has control of the leg.
Walsh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Walsh seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walsh trying to control the action but Artur is working from the bottom.
Artur gets full guard.

Artur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walsh defends well.
Walsh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Artur has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walsh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Artur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Artur is retaining full guard.

Artur pushes a forearm under Walsh's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Walsh is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mak Artur!
Mak Artur thanked the fans post fight for their support.