PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Maven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Maven has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wallace
vs
Maven

176 cm
32
139 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

166 cm
32
145 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

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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 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Maven!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maven misses with a head kick.
Maven fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maven thows a leg kick but Wallace checks it

and Wallace counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maven.
Wallace is trying to drag Maven to the mat but Maven just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wallace tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maven misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Maven.

Wallace gets control of Maven's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wallace will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wallace is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maven is controlling him.
Wallace wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wallace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maven manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wallace postures up in Maven's guard and throws a big left but Maven blocks it.
Maven is adopting a defensive guard.
Wallace 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.

Wallace stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A chopping leg kick lands by Maven.
We've been hearing reports that Wallace has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maven misses with a low kick.
Wallace checks the leg kick nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wallace checks a leg kick.
Maven throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marcus Maven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt - Maven sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maven is looking to slow Wallace down with leg kicks.
Wallace has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maven.
Wallace checks a leg kick.
Maven fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wallace is out of range.
Maven fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wallace checks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maven. That's going to slow Wallace down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maven throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maven misses with a low kick as Wallace jumps back.
A low kick from Maven is predictable there

and Wallace counters with a shoot takedown. Maven fights it but they end up in guard.
Wallace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wallace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wallace lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wallace passes Maven's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wallace landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maven is looking to control Wallace's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maven avoid being mounted?
Wallace prevents Maven from standing back up.

Wallace is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wallace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maven trying to control but Wallace postures up.
Wallace wants to take a breather but Maven is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wallace prevents Maven from improving his position.
Wallace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wallace seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maven does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wallace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maven defending well though.
Wallace lands strikes from half guard.

Maven is defending against the submission attempts here by Wallace.
Wallace not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Wallace dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Maven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wallace blocks a low kick nicely.
Wallace stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maven.
Maven throws a solid leg kick but Wallace takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maven.
Maven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maven lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wallace checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maven misses with a low kick.
Maven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maven swats away the attempt to clinch by Wallace.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace tries to clinch but Maven moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wallace checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maven tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wallace is able to avoid easily.
Maven scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wallace shoots for a double leg takedown but Maven sprawls well. He's pushed Wallace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maven works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maven.
Maven finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maven fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wallace checks it well.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wallace.
Wallace takes a little break here. Maven wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wallace wants to stand but Maven is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maven's legs.
Wallace creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wallace misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Wallace seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maven is pushing Wallace's head away, looking to escape. Wallace manages to hold on to the position though.
Maven taking a bit of punishment here - Wallace scoring with strikes.
Wallace landing a few strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Wallace seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wallace throwing strikes but Maven manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wallace tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace is trying to get back to his feet.
Wallace gets back to half guard.
Wallace gets back to full guard.
Maven engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maven stops Wallace from standing up.
Wallace controls Maven momentarily but Maven frees himself.
Maven's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wallace trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyrone Wallace wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Maven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maven 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Wallace dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wallace checks a low kick from Maven.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wallace keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maven tried to score with a low kick but Wallace checks it.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt.
Wallace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maven avoids it really well and circles away.
Wallace blocks a leg kick.

Wallace gets the takedown into side control.
Maven manages to get back to half guard.
Wallace is trying to control. Maven wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maven regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wallace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maven is trying to keep Wallace in close.
Wallace works over Maven with some ground and pound from guard.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but Maven is keeping the position.
Wallace throwing strikes but missing.
Wallace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marcus Maven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wallace trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maven's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wallace postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maven is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wallace, into his guard.
Maven stops Wallace from standing up.
Wallace has control of Maven's left arm, preventing Maven from doing any damage.
Wallace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maven is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wallace working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyrone Wallace just wasn't active enough.
Maven scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maven misses with a leg kick

and Wallace counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maven looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wallace wants to stand up but Maven has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Wallace throwing shots but Maven is blocking nicely.
Wallace is keen to just control but Maven is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maven has one foot on Wallace's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt - Maven sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maven throws a leg kick but Wallace sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maven tries to work over Wallace's front leg with a kick but Wallace checks it.
Marcus Maven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wallace checks a low kick from Maven.
An inside leg kick lands from Maven.
Wallace keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wallace fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wallace takes a swing at Maven's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wallace, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Wallace!
After the big win, Tyrone Wallace made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.