PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Wallace will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Head
vs
Wallace

155 cm
24
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teddy Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
Wallace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Head counters with a big head kick but Wallace shrugs it off.
Wallace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Head is fending him off so far but Wallace persists. Nope, Head circles away and we're back to standing.
Teddy Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Wallace.
Wallace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Head counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Head keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
Wallace will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Head up against the cage.
Head is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wallace to keep the fight standing.
Head could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Head has Wallace pressed against the cage, preventing Wallace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Head tries to pull guard but Wallace won't allow it.
Wallace tries to break free but Head pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Head is controlling him.

Head jumps into guard, dragging Wallace to the mat.
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Head blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace stops Head from standing up.
Wallace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Head tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Head preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Head might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wallace looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Head keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Head seems keen to control Wallace's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Junior Wallace.
Wallace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Head's waist but Head gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wallace off to one side.
Head moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Wallace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
Wallace is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Wallace clinches up with Head and pushes him back against the cage.

Head manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wallace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
Head is pulling down on Wallace's head to control his posture.
Head working a defensive guard here.
Wallace prevents Head from getting back to his feet.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wallace postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Teddy Head wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wallace clobbers Head with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Head.
Junior Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wallace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Head tries to clinch up.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Head moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Wallace fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Head checks it well.

Head tries to keep at a distance but Wallace has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wallace fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Wallace dominated 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.

Wallace looks to land a combination but Head avoids it well.
Head takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Head throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Wallace closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wallace throws the kick towards the body but Head avoids it.
Wallace with a lazy takedown attempt
and Head counters with a three punch combo that has Wallace backing up. Wallace nods at Head to acknowledge the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Head counters with a good low kick that Wallace was not able to check.
Wallace shoots in for a double leg but Head sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Teddy Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Wallace.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Wallace misses with an uppercut

and Head counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wallace tries to break free but Head pushes him back against the cage.
Head tries to pull guard but Wallace forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Head gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wallace.

Head gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Head trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wallace's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wallace pushes Head off and gets back to his feet.
Good shot there by Wallace.
Wallace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Head throws a series of punches but Wallace avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a nice shot that snaps Head's head back.
Head tries to clinch up.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Head.
Head looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wallace pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Head back to the cage. Wallace follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Wallace has Head up against the cage in a clinch.

Head jumps into guard, dragging Wallace to the mat.
Head trying to keep a closed guard but Wallace is proving a slippery customer.
Head lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wallace!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Head is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wallace has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wallace!
Wallace stopping the sweep attempt from Head.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace wants to pass the guard but Head is keeping the position.
Head manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wallace manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Junior Wallace will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Head avoids a kick to the body.
Wallace misses with a low kick.

Wallace instigates a clinch.
Wallace gets underhooks to prevent Head's takedown attempt.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Head is controlling him.
Head is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wallace to keep the fight standing.
Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but Head won't allow it.

Head has hold of one of Wallace's legs. Wallace is fighting the takedown attempt but Head gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wallace is trying to control the position but Head postures up.
Head wants to stand but Wallace is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Head loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wallace is wriggling around but Head manages to pass to half guard.

Head stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Wallace to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Head but Head pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wallace has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wallace pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Head back to the cage. Wallace follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Head throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Wallace takes the fight into the clinch.
Wallace is trying to force a seperation but Head has the dominant position.
Wallace tries to circle away but Head has him pinned against the cage.
Head content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but Head won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Wallace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wallace wants to break free but Head has control.
Wallace tries to circle away but Head has him pinned against the cage.
Head tries for a takedown but Wallace manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but Head keeps him there for the moment.
Wallace tries to break free but Head pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace stops a takedown attempt from Head.
Head jumps guard but Wallace stands there with Head around his waist. Head gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Head tries to pull guard but Wallace won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace wants to break free but Head has control.
Head jumps guard but Wallace turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Head tries to pull guard but Wallace won't allow it.
Junior Wallace seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wallace tries to pull guard but Head forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wallace tries to break free but Head pushes him back against the cage.

Head wants the takedown. Wallace is fighting it off but Head persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wallace's guard against the cage.
Head postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Teddy Head overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head tries to stand but Wallace is controlling from the bottom.
Teddy Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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 Teddy Head.
I think Wallace has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

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