PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcellas Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Olegovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace comes to the cage accompanied by Pepper- Stormtrooper. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Wallace
vs
Olegovich

170 cm
26
154 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

173 cm
20
159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Damnfield clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcellas Wallace!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Olegovich!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace moves out of range of the leg kick from Olegovich.
Olegovich shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Olegovich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wallace feints a jab promting Olegovich to slip. Wallace then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Olegovich slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Olegovich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oleg Olegovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olegovich fails with the takedown
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Olegovich misses.
Olegovich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wallace checks a leg kick.

Olegovich shoots in and bounces Wallace off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Olegovich trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olegovich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wallace haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Olegovich content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wallace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Olegovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olegovich content to stall in guard here.

Oleg Olegovich has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wallace slaps away a takedown attempt from Olegovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marcellas Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Olegovich.
Wallace lands with a straight right. Olegovich didn't see that one coming.
Olegovich misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Olegovich misses
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
Wallace throws a nice looking combination but Olegovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace cracks Olegovich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Olegovich has his takedown stuffed
and Wallace counters with a three punch combo that has Olegovich backing up. Olegovich nods at Wallace to acknowledge the strikes.
Olegovich throws a front kick aimed at Wallace's knee but Wallace avoids it well.
Olegovich shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Olegovich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olegovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Olegovich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Olegovich shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Olegovich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Olegovich tried to score with a low kick but Wallace checks it.
Wallace stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Olegovich.
Wallace checks a leg kick nicely.
Olegovich tries to work over Wallace's front leg with a kick but Wallace checks it.
Wallace lands a nice looking body shot.
Olegovich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace stuffs the takedown attempt from Olegovich. Olegovich gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Olegovich.
Olegovich shoots in but Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Olegovich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Olegovich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wallace is able to avoid easily.
Wallace lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Olegovich tried to score with a low kick but Wallace checks it.
Olegovich tries for a takedown but Wallace circles away easily

and Wallace counters with a single leg into guard. Olegovich didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Olegovich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wallace is controlling him.
Wallace lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Olegovich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Olegovich wants to stand and escape but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace stands up over Olegovich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wallace throws a big right hand that misses.
Wallace lands a couple of digs.
Wallace stops Olegovich from standing up.

Olegovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Olegovich looks winded!
Wallace works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Wallace there.
Wallace throwing shots but Olegovich is blocking nicely.
Wallace lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellas Wallace dominated that 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.

Wallace scores with a nice right hand.
Olegovich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wallace stuffs the takedown attempt from Olegovich. Olegovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Olegovich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Olegovich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Olegovich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Olegovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Olegovich.
Olegovich slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
Olegovich tries to clinch but Wallace moves away
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallace blocks a leg kick.
Olegovich misses with a low kick.
Wallace checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olegovich needs to keep his hands up - Wallace had a free shot at his head there.
Wallace checks the leg kick.
Olegovich shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense.
Olegovich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
Marcellas Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Olegovich.
Olegovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallace sprawls well. Wallace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olegovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Olegovich looks for a takedown but Wallace sprawls well.
Olegovich shoots in and drives through. Wallace sprawls well.
Olegovich shoots and misses
and Wallace counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olegovich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Olegovich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marcellas Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Olegovich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Olegovich motions for Wallace to come forward. Olegovich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Olegovich throws a front kick aimed at Wallace's knee but Wallace avoids it well.
Wallace checks a leg kick nicely.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Olegovich throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Olegovich.
Olegovich wants to clinch but Wallace slips to the side
and Wallace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wallace checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Olegovich fails with the takedown
and Wallace counters with a nice body shot.
Olegovich is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a two punch combo.
Olegovich shoots in and drives through. Wallace sprawls well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wallace.
Olegovich fails to land the takedown.
Wallace checks a low kick from Olegovich.
Olegovich misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olegovich shoots and misses
and Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olegovich.
Wallace feints a jab promting Olegovich to slip. Wallace then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Olegovich slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Olegovich tries to land a leg kick but Wallace saw it coming and moves away.
Olegovich fails with the takedown.
Wallace checks a low kick from Olegovich.
Wallace pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Olegovich back to the cage. Wallace follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Olegovich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with a two punch combo.
Wallace stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wallace wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olegovich doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wallace counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Olegovich!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olegovich takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wallace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olegovich keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellas Wallace dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Olegovich tries to move into range but Wallace moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Olegovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wallace defends it nicely.
Olegovich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wallace has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wallace on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Olegovich. Olegovich obviously looking to wear him down.
Olegovich misses with a leg kick
and Wallace counters with a left and a right that stings Olegovich.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Olegovich, right into the meat.
Olegovich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with a nice body shot.
Olegovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wallace scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wallace scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Olegovich is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olegovich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wallace as he jumps to the side.
Olegovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallace finish him?
Marcellas Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Olegovich.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olegovich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Olegovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Olegovich throws a leg kick but Wallace moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wallace checks a leg kick.
Marcellas Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Olegovich moves out of range.
Olegovich fails with the takedown
and Wallace counters with a three punch combo that has Olegovich backing up. Olegovich nods at Wallace to acknowledge the strikes.
Olegovich has his takedown stuffed
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
Olegovich throws a leg kick but Wallace sees it coming and moves out of range.
Olegovich throws a leg kick but Wallace sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olegovich is looking to chop away at Wallace's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Wallace blocks the leg kick.
Olegovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Olegovich has a takedown stuffed.
Olegovich throws a leg kick but Wallace sees it coming and moves out of range.
Olegovich misses with a left hand
and Wallace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Olegovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to avoid it but Olegovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wallace to the ground. Wallace escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wallace takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Olegovich with a poor takedown
and Wallace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wallace checks a leg kick.
Olegovich is looking to score with low kicks.
Wallace tries to bum rush Olegovich with a series of wild strikes but Olegovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Wallace gets a double leg takedown into Olegovich's guard.
Wallace controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Olegovich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wallace is controlling him.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Olegovich keeps moving.
Wallace postures up.
Wallace is working Olegovich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wallace lands a couple of digs.
Olegovich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wallace lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Olegovich wants to stand and escape but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wallace'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.
Wallace content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marcellas Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallace working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Olegovich's head.
Olegovich is looking to stand up but Wallace isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Olegovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellas Wallace clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Olegovich throws a chopping leg kick but Wallace manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Olegovich misses with a low kick.
Olegovich shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl out of it but Olegovich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wallace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some bone on bone action there as Wallace checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good exchange - Wallace coming out on top.
Wallace checks a leg kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wallace leaves Olegovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wallace checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olegovich pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wallace is out of range and Olegovich settles back down.
Wallace moves out of range of the leg kick from Olegovich.
Olegovich shoots in but Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marcellas Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Olegovich.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Olegovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wallace checks a leg kick.
Olegovich with a lazy takedown attempt

and Wallace counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Olegovich's guard now.
Olegovich is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wallace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Olegovich keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wallace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wallace gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olegovich on the side of the head.
Olegovich motions for Wallace to come forward. Olegovich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Olegovich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wallace is able to avoid easily.
Olegovich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wallace as he jumps to the side.
A leg kick checked by Wallace.
Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
Olegovich throws a solid leg kick but Wallace takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Olegovich.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olegovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olegovich fails with the takedown.
Olegovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Olegovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Olegovich throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Olegovich is in Wallace's guard.
Wallace wants to stand and escape but Olegovich is having none of it.

Wallace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Olegovich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Olegovich wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Wallace has control of Olegovich's left arm, preventing Olegovich from doing any damage.
Wallace on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wallace tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wallace striking off his back but it's not causing Olegovich any problems.
Olegovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Oleg Olegovich hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wallace checks a low kick from Olegovich.
Wallace checks the leg kick.
Olegovich drops his hands momentarily and Wallace takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olegovich misses with a low kick.
Olegovich shoots in but Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Olegovich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellas Wallace had his way with Oleg Olegovich in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A left lands for Wallace.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Olegovich, right into the meat.
Olegovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallace sprawls well. Wallace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olegovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallace avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Olegovich.
Wallace has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Olegovich.
A chopping leg kick lands by Olegovich.
Olegovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Olegovich tries for a takedown but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olegovich throws a low kick but Wallace moves out of range easily.
Olegovich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Olegovich throws a low kick but Wallace moves out of range easily.
Olegovich has his takedown stuffed
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.
Marcellas Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Olegovich.
Wallace checks a low kick from Olegovich.
Olegovich feints and then cracks Wallace's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wallace down.
Wallace blocks a low kick nicely.
Olegovich scores with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olegovich.
Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace leaves Olegovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wallace stuffs the takedown attempt from Olegovich. Olegovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Olegovich is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wallace misses with the combination.
Wallace checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wallace scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Olegovich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olegovich wants to slow Wallace down by chopping away at his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Wallace checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Olegovich clinches with his opponent.
Olegovich misses with a body punch.
Olegovich wants a takedown.
Olegovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Wallace - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Wallace.
Wallace taking a breather.
Olegovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but Olegovich keeps him there for the moment.
Olegovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wallace tries to break free but Olegovich pushes him back against the cage.

Wallace wants the takedown. Olegovich is fighting it off but Wallace persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Olegovich's guard against the cage.
Wallace has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Olegovich is proving hard to escape from.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olegovich is looking to stand up but Wallace isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace chips away with some ground and pound.
Wallace content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oleg Olegovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olegovich doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Wallace gets to his feet. Olegovich looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Olegovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Olegovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Olegovich.
Olegovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Olegovich has his takedown stuffed
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olegovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Wallace blocks the low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcellas Wallace.
Well Wallace has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcellas Wallace!
Marcellas Wallace retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Marcellas Wallace thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.