PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wallace Mu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Malfacine (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.

Mu
vs
Malfacine

171 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
21
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wallace Mu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Malfacine!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malfacine misses with a takedown

and Mu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Malfacine!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Malfacine is desperately trying to improve his position but Mu has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Malfacine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Malfacine can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malfacine tries to control the position but Mu now has his back.
Malfacine trying to control the position but Mu manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mu controlling the positon.
Mu'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.
Malfacine trying to control the hands but Mu won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malfacine is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malfacine trying to control but not successfully.
Mu controlling well, preventing Malfacine from escaping the position.
Mu avoiding Malfacine 's attempts to control his hands.
Mu has good solid back control here.
Mu controlling well, preventing Malfacine from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mu biding his time, controlling Malfacine.
Malfacine manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mu's guard. Nice work there by Malfacine.
Mu keeping moving, preventing Malfacine from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Wallace Mu wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Malfacine moves out of range of the strikes.
Malfacine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wallace Mu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malfacine tries for a takedown but Mu circles away easily

and Mu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Malfacine's guard now.
Malfacine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Malfacine throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mu escapes and throws Malfacine's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Malfacine is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malfacine struggling a bit here.
Mu just content to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malfacine wants to control but Mu postures up.
Mu just content to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Malfacine is looking to regain half guard here but Mu keeps moving and retains side control.
Wallace Mu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malfacine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mu happy to just control the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wallace Mu.
Malfacine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Malfacine wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mu is now in half guard.
Mu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Malfacine flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Malfacine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wallace Mu dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Malfacine doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malfacine won't be happy with that.
Malfacine tries to buck Mu off but Mu is having none of it.
Mu taking a breather here.
Malfacine regains half guard.
Malfacine wants to control but Mu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Malfacine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malfacine wants to improve his position but instead Mu has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malfacine tries to roll over but Mu keeps him under control.
Malfacine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mu seems to be looking for submissions.
Mu trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malfacine wants to control but Mu is keeping busy.
Malfacine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mu kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Malfacine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Mu stands up out of the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malfacine tries for a takedown but Mu circles away easily

and Mu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Malfacine's guard now.
Malfacine looking for a sweep. Not yet Malfacine, not yet.
Mu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mu 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 ref stands the fighters back up because Wallace Mu just wasn't active enough.
Malfacine ducks under a wild hook from Mu.
A big left from Mu misses.
Mu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malfacine.
Malfacine shoots and misses

and Mu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wallace Mu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Malfacine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wallace Mu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mu, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wallace Mu!