PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kemba Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harper Trenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Walker
vs
Trenton

193 cm
21
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

204 cm
25
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kemba Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harper Trenton!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trenton.
Nice straight punches there by Trenton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trenton.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Trenton!

Trenton cracks Walker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Trenton has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Walker to stand back up!

It looks like Kemba Walker has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trenton delivers a nice body kick.
Trenton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Walker feinted with a counter takedown.
Trenton cracks Walker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trenton throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Walker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trenton's guard.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker wants to control from the top but Trenton keeps moving.
Trenton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trenton tries a head kick but it misses.

Walker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Walker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trenton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Trenton being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker stops Trenton from standing up.
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Further stalling from Walker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trenton wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Trenton.
Trenton throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Trenton misses.
Harper Trenton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trenton scores with a nice right hand.
Walker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trenton cracks Walker with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harper Trenton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kemba Walker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Trenton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trenton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Walker gets a double leg takedown into Trenton's guard.
Walker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker won't allow Trenton to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trenton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Walker is stinking the place up with his stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Trenton scores with a leg kick.
Trenton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Trenton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trenton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trenton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kemba Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trenton throws a left and a right that both miss

and Walker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Walker is taking a breather. Trenton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Walker stops Trenton from getting back to his feet.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker trying to mount his opponent but Trenton defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Walker is looking to advance position but Trenton won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Walker gets a takedown into half guard.

Walker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Walker prevents Trenton from standing back up.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Trenton is defending well.
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kemba Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kemba Walker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kemba Walker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Trenton throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trenton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trenton.
Trenton throws a combination that misses

and Walker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trenton's guard.
Trenton wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Walker wants to control from the top but Trenton keeps moving.
Trenton wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walker is controlling him.
Walker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trenton wants to stand up but Walker is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trenton misses the shot to the body.
Trenton throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trenton misses the shot to the body.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trenton throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Harper Trenton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trenton misses with an uppercut.
Walker attempts a counter takedown but Trenton avoids it well and moves away.
Trenton tries to land a body kick

and Walker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Trenton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Walker prevents Trenton from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trenton throws an off balance right hand

and Walker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Walker.
Walker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trenton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trenton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walker has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kemba Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemba Walker!