PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Stackhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wallid Ismail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stackhouse's entrance music is Every Time I Die - Roman Holiday. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Wallid Ismail was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Stackhouse
vs
Ismail

179 cm
30
186 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

170 cm
30
182 lbs
15 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Stackhouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wallid Ismail!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stackhouse throws a body punch but Ismail moves out of range.
Ismail doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stackhouse counters with a straight right hand.
Ismail shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Stackhouse to counter with a crisp jab.
Stackhouse throws a leg kick but Ismail checks it.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stackhouse thows a body shot but no joy.
Stackhouse misses with a straight left.
Ismail keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse misses with a wild body shot.
Dave Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Stackhouse clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismail is working for takedown but Stackhouse is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dave Stackhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wallid Ismail.
Stackhouse is leaning against Ismail and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stackhouse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ismail backwards.
Stackhouse tries to work over Ismail's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stackhouse lands with a light punch inside.
Ismail has Stackhouse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stackhouse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Ismail jumps guard.

Ismail is looking for a triangle but Stackhouse pushes his legs off easily.
Stackhouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Ismail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ismail looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stackhouse throwing strikes from guard but Ismail blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stackhouse wants to control from the top but Ismail keeps moving.

Ismail isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stackhouse stacks Ismail on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stackhouse!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stackhouse working the ground and pound from side control.
Stackhouse 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.
Stackhouse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ismail keeps working.
Stackhouse remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismail is looking to regain half guard here but Stackhouse keeps moving and retains side control.
Ismail wants to get back to his feet.
Ismail regains half guard.
Stackhouse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ismail is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stackhouse pulls his head out easily.
Stackhouse passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse content just to control the position here.
Ismail tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stackhouse takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stackhouse looking to control but Ismail is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ismail is looking to improve his position but Stackhouse isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stackhouse lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Stackhouse dominated that round.
That's time! Stackhouse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stackhouse just misses with a punch to the body.

Ismail throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stackhouse was covering up waiting for the punch and Ismail finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Stackhouse working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ismail doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ismail manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stackhouse keeping full guard, as Ismail tries to pass.
Stackhouse trying to control the position.
Ismail pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stackhouse is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ismail stands and steps away. Stackhouse gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ismail fails with the takedown
and Stackhouse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ismail uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stackhouse.
Ismail misses with a takedown attempt
and Stackhouse counters with a nice uppercut.
Stackhouse thuds a left hand into Ismail's body.
Stackhouse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ismail shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Stackhouse counters by clinching up.
Dave Stackhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wallid Ismail.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ismail successfully pulls guard.
Stackhouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Ismail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stackhouse looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stackhouse connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Stackhouse wants to control from the top but Ismail keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stackhouse is working Ismail over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ismail escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stackhouse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ismail keeping moving, preventing Stackhouse from controlling successfully.
Stackhouse working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dave Stackhouse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ismail can't keep his opponent in guard - Stackhouse advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stackhouse trying to control the action but Ismail is working from the bottom.
Ismail is in trouble now - Stackhouse has advanced to mount!
Ismail is looking to improve his position but Stackhouse isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stackhouse wants to control the pace but Ismail is squirming around nicely.
Stackhouse scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ismail is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Stackhouse goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ismail is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ismail passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stackhouse holds on to Ismail's head and controls the position momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Stackhouse dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ismail shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stackhouse throws a jab but it's blocked by Ismail.
Stackhouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ismail moves away.
Stackhouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ismail shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Stackhouse counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stackhouse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stackhouse utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stackhouse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse lands an elbow inside that Ismail shrugs off.

It looks like Wallid Ismail has been cut.
Ismail looking to stall.
Ismail has had enough of the clinch but Stackhouse keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ismail tries to pull guard but Stackhouse won't allow it.
Dave Stackhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wallid Ismail.
Stackhouse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stackhouse scores with a nice hook to the head.

Stackhouse lands a big knee to the head and Ismail goes down! Stackhouse is looking to finish!

Ismail is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ismail is trying to escape the position but Stackhouse is controlling the position.
Ismail is still in real trouble! Can Stackhouse finish him?
Ismail taking a bit of punishment here - Stackhouse scoring with strikes.
Stackhouse has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ismail!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse connects with a bit shot that sees Ismail covering up! More strikes from Stackhouse and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stackhouse is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Stackhouse!
An out of breath Dave Stackhouse thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.