PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Waller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosworth Van Mahallusen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Waller
vs
Van Mahallusen

186 cm
25
182 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dustin Waller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bosworth Van Mahallusen!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Mahallusen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Waller swivels and escapes.

Waller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Van Mahallusen 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.
Waller trying to control but Van Mahallusen is working from the bottom.
Waller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Mahallusen pulls Waller in close to prevent any damage.

Waller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Mahallusen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Waller has managed to get both his arms back between Van Mahallusen's legs - danger averted.
Waller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Waller is fighting to break Van Mahallusen's control of his arms but Van Mahallusen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Van Mahallusen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Waller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Mahallusen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Waller drops back looking for a leg! Van Mahallusen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Mahallusen manages to kick Waller off! Waller jumps back into Van Mahallusen's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waller wants to control from the top but Van Mahallusen keeps moving.
Waller throwing strikes from guard but Van Mahallusen blocks nicely.
Van Mahallusen managing to control the position.
Waller prevents Van Mahallusen from getting back to his feet.
Van Mahallusen pulls Waller in to control the position.

Waller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Van Mahallusen has control of Waller's left arm, preventing Waller from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Waller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Waller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van Mahallusen managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Van Mahallusen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Waller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Van Mahallusen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Waller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Waller's back!

Waller preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Van Mahallusen.

Waller showing good submission defense here.

Van Mahallusen is looking for the choke from the back position but Waller is controlling his hands well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Mahallusen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Waller knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Waller for a finish.

Van Mahallusen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Waller has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Van Mahallusen looks winded!

Van Mahallusen looking for the RNC.
Van Mahallusen not allowing Waller to control his hands.
Van Mahallusen is hanging on to Waller's back as he tries to escape.
Waller rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Waller tries to get to full guard but Van Mahallusen has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Mahallusen is pressing down on Waller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Waller is holding on for now.
Van Mahallusen working the head and body with strikes.

Van Mahallusen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Waller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Mahallusen is trying to control. Waller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Waller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Waller.

Van Mahallusen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Mahallusen wants to control from the top but Waller keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bosworth Van Mahallusen dominated that round.
That's time! Waller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Van Mahallusen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Waller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Mahallusen avoids it really well and circles away.

Waller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Mahallusen was covering up waiting for the punch and Waller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Waller won't allow Van Mahallusen to sweep him here.
Van Mahallusen keeping full guard, as Waller tries to pass.
Bosworth Van Mahallusen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Mahallusen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Waller's guard.

Van Mahallusen trying to control but Waller is working from the bottom.
Van Mahallusen postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Mahallusen wants to control from the top but Waller keeps moving.

Waller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Mahallusen trying to control the position from guard on top but Waller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Waller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Van Mahallusen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Van Mahallusen tries to free his leg and advance position but Waller is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Mahallusen throws a strike but Waller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Waller preventing the sweep.
Waller wants to stand but Van Mahallusen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Van Mahallusen wants to sweep here but Waller controlling him for the moment.
Van Mahallusen has control of Waller's left arm, preventing Waller from doing any damage.
Waller pushes down on Van Mahallusen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Van Mahallusen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Mahallusen.
Waller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Van Mahallusen is adopting a defensive guard.

Waller is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Waller is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Van Mahallusen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Waller is looking to defend but Van Mahallusen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Waller! Van Mahallusen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Waller taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bosworth Van Mahallusen!