PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelley Roth (ranked 8128 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Wallace (ranked 4395 p4p, 0 weight class). David Wallace will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Roth
vs
Wallace

164 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
202 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kelley Roth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace lands a head kick. Roth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Kelley Roth has been cut.

Roth pushes Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.

Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallace throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roth.

Wallace tries to keep at a distance but Roth has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wallace takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Wallace breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Wallace's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Wallace rushes Roth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roth dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Roth could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth can't break the clinch.
Roth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Roth effectively controlling the action here.
Wallace misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wallace is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roth to keep the fight standing.
Roth being controlled against the cage.
Roth just leaning against Wallace, taking a breather.
Wallace tries to circle away but Roth has him pinned against the cage.
Roth prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.

Wallace breaks the clinch.
Wallace has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Roth is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Roth gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to pull guard but Roth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roth stalling the fight.
Roth is trying to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling him.

Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roth tries to clinch up
and Wallace counters with a three punch combo that has Roth backing up. Roth nods at Wallace to acknowledge the strikes.
Roth doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
Wallace looks for a takedown but Roth sprawls well.
Kelley Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Wallace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wallace somewhat.
Roth fails with an attempt to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Roth rushes Wallace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Roth.
Roth wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Wallace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kelley Roth's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Roth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallace.
Wallace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roth is fending him off so far but Wallace persists. Nope, Roth circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallace has a takedown stuffed.
Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Wallace.

Wallace gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roth leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Roth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth tries to stall but Wallace uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wallace letting Roth take a breather here.
Roth is pushing Wallace up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Roth gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kelley Roth.
Roth stuffs the takedown.
Kelley Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Wallace.
Wallace throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roth.
Roth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wallace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roth tries to clinch but Wallace moves away
and Roth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth connects with a right hand. Wallace shakes it off.

Roth gets tackled into the cage by Wallace. Wallace maintains the clinch.

Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roth avoids the head kick by Wallace.

Wallace moves into the clinch.
Come on Roth - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Roth tries to circle away but Wallace has him pinned against the cage.
Wallace tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roth smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallace swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Roth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wallace quickly recovers to half guard.
Roth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace is looking to escape.
Wallace is doing well to control the position and prevent Roth from advancing to side control.

Roth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wallace is looking for a sweep. Roth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wallace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth prevents Wallace from improving his position.
Wallace controlling the position well.
Roth stops Wallace from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Roth seems content to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Wallace drives through and clinches with Roth against the cage.
Wallace dodges an elbow strike from Roth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roth displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wallace up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Wallace will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kelley Roth's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Roth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wallace, pushing him back against the cage.
Roth working hard to break the clinch.
Roth tries to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling the position.
Wallace fails to pull guard.

Wallace breaks the clinch.
David Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Roth closes the distance and clinches.
Wallace tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roth just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but Roth is controlling the position.
Roth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
Wallace throws a right hand that Roth ducks under and follows up with a left that Roth also avoids with ease.
Roth attempts a counter takedown but Wallace avoids it well and moves away.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a head kick.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roth tries to clinch up
and Wallace counters with a left and a right that stings Roth.
Wallace moves in looking to clinch but Roth pushes him off.
Wallace fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roth wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wallace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
David Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roth tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallace is defended easily by Roth.
Kelley Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Wallace.
Wallace wants to clinch
and Roth counters with a series of strikes. Wallace will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roth dives in and grabs Wallace's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wallace pushes down on Roth's head and hops out.
Wallace is looking for the big counter here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roth is looking to clinch.
Wallace is looking for the big counter here.
A big right from Roth misses.
Wallace is looking for the big counter here.
Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roth tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace dodges the punch combination from Roth.
Roth fails with a takedown attempt.
Wallace tries to clinch there but Roth circles away.
Roth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wallace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roth avoids it really well and circles away.
Kelley Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace scores with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wallace winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

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