PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Federov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kreighton Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Federov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Back in Black. Wallace comes into a darkened arena with his song building. What Happens in Vegas- My Indian Summer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kreighton Wallace is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Federov
vs
Wallace

183 cm
20
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
203 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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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 St Petersburg, Viktor Federov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kreighton Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace tries for a takedown but Federov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Federov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wallace counters with a thumping low kick.
Federov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wallace counters with a three punch combo that has Federov backing up. Federov nods at Wallace to acknowledge the strikes.
Federov looks to clinch
and Wallace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wallace shoots in but Federov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Federov misses with a kick to the body.
Federov doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wallace counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Federov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Federov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Federov looking to control.
Wallace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wallace looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Federov had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wallace is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Federov Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wallace's back instead.
Federov gets his hands free as Wallace looks to control.

Federov is looking for the choke from the back position but Wallace is controlling his hands well.
Wallace rolls, trying to escape but Federov keeps control of the position.
Federov not allowing Wallace to control his hands.
Wallace looking very determined here, making life difficult for Federov.
Wallace wants to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace trying to control the position but Federov manages to sink in the hooks.
Wallace tries to escape but Federov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wallace looks gassed!

Federov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wallace trying to control the hands but Federov breaks the grip.
Federov is working the ground and pound. Can Wallace escape?

Wallace is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wallace defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace turns into Federov and is now in his guard.
Federov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

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

Federov is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Wallace won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Federov off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viktor Federov!