PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wall is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: We Ready- Archie Eversole. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Ellenberger
vs
Wall

173 cm
22
169 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

179 cm
25
171 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Ellenberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tobias Wall!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellenberger shoots in looking for a takedown. Wall tries to sprawl out of it but Ellenberger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wall looks to score with a jab to the body but Ellenberger is just out of range.
Ellenberger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wall misses with a hook.
Ellenberger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ellenberger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ellenberger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ellenberger or perhaps it was just good defense by Wall, which made it look bad.

Wall scores with a takedown into Ellenberger's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellenberger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wall trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellenberger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wall trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellenberger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellenberger throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ellenberger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wall passes Ellenberger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ellenberger is looking to get back to is feet but Wall passes into side control.
Wall lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellenberger wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger is looking to regain half guard here but Wall keeps moving and retains side control.
Ellenberger avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wall.
Ellenberger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wall wants to control but Ellenberger is keeping him busy.
Wall sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ellenberger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ellenberger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ellenberger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wall working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ellenberger's thigh. Ellenberger counters though and makes it back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wall trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellenberger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ellenberger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ellenberger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ellenberger wants to get back to his feet.
Ellenberger misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wall trying to control from Ellenberger's half guard. Ellenberger has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellenberger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Wall dominated 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.

A right-left combo lands from Wall.

It looks like Joe Ellenberger has been cut.
Wall stuffs the takedown.
Ellenberger misses with a takedown attempt
and Wall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wall throws a jab when Ellenberger was well out of range.
Ellenberger attempts a counter takedown but Wall avoids it well and moves away.
Wall lands a jab to the nose.

Ellenberger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wall did well to prevent Ellenberger getting side control.
Wall tries to roll over but Ellenberger keeps him under control.

Ellenberger is trying to work for a kimura but Wall is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ellenberger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger wants to pass to mount but Wall is defending the position.
Wall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ellenberger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ellenberger's back!
Ellenberger is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Super SmashBros., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wall trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Wall. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The referee is taking a good look at Ellenberger as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Wall!
Ellenberger takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Ellenberger can't escape the position.
Ellenberger is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wall is landing with strikes. Ellenberger can't take much more of this.
Wall is punishing Ellenberger with strikes - can he finish him?!
Ellenberger trying to control the position but Wall manages to sink in the hooks.
Wall doesn't have the hooks in and Ellenberger manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellenberger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ellenberger passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Ellenberger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wall tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall struggling a bit here.
Wall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ellenberger.
Wall is trying to get back to full guard.
Ellenberger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Wall is defending against the submission attempts here by Ellenberger.
Wall tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ellenberger has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ellenberger moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wall has worked his arm free - good work by Wall!
Wall wants to control but Ellenberger postures up.

Ellenberger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wall, who protects the arm well.
Ellenberger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wall keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Wall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Ellenberger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Wall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wall cracks a nice hook into Ellenberger's ribs.
Wall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ellenberger.
Wall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ellenberger.

Ellenberger gets a double leg takedown into Wall's guard.
Wall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ellenberger throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ellenberger wants to control from the top but Wall keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ellenberger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Wall misses.
Ellenberger shoots in for a takedown but Wall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ellenberger shoots and misses
and Wall counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ellenberger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wall stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wall cracks Ellenberger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

Wall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wall lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ellenberger working a defensive guard but Wall passes into half guard.
Wall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellenberger trying to hold on to Wall's head to control him but Wall postures up.
Wall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wall connects with a nice short shot to Ellenberger's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall trying to control the action but Ellenberger is working from the bottom.
Wall blocks the strikes from Ellenberger.
Wall trying to mount his opponent but Ellenberger defends it.
Wall is trying to control the action in half guard but Ellenberger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tobias Wall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ellenberger gets back to full guard.
Ellenberger is trying to keep Wall in close.
Tobias Wall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wall won't allow Ellenberger to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ellenberger is trying to keep Wall in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wall misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Wall coming out on top.
Wall takes a swing at Ellenberger's ribcage but misses.
Wall shoots for a takedown but Ellenberger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wall cracks Ellenberger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab by Wall.
Ellenberger looks for a takedown but Wall sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wall lands the left hand.
Ellenberger ducks under a wild hook from Wall.
Ellenberger tries to counter with a takedown but Wall is quick to defend against it.
Joe Ellenberger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wall misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Wall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Wall!
An intense looking Tobias Wall took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I knew he would be hungry to get back to me after I beat him out the 1st time. Gameplan stayed the same, and I was confident that I got his number. Thanks RFC for having me!'.