PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Eron Saunders (ranked 5880 p4p, 3285 weight class) and Shaun Wallace (ranked 536 p4p, 397 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wallace's choice of entrance music: Enter The Chaser. The key to victory for Eron Saunders has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Saunders
vs
Wallace

194 cm
42
181
30 - 25 - 0

190 cm
29
187
9 - 15 - 0

World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ajax Cloth

Hawaii Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eron Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaun Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saunders.
Wallace connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good leg kick by Wallace.
Saunders on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wallace throws a nice looking combination but Saunders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Saunders's shoulder, as Saunders tries to avoid the shot.
Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and Saunders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Saunders slips the punch.
Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saunders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wallace throws a hook but Saunders blocks it.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Saunders slips the punch.
Saunders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Saunders clinches up against the ropes.
Saunders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders's elbow.
Saunders lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Shaun Wallace has been cut.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Saunders avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.

Saunders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace connects with the punch.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaun Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Saunders. Those never looked like landing.
Wallace misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Saunders tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wallace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace is looking to score with low kicks.
A lazy left from Wallace finds it's target.

Saunders closes the distance and clinches.
Saunders is looking to break free of the clinch but Wallace has double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saunders.
Saunders lands with a left to the head.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Saunders.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saunders lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace avoids a wild elbow strike from Saunders.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with some punches.
Wallace cracks Saunders with a nice body shot.

Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace moves out of range of the body kick from Saunders.
Saunders lunges at Wallace with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wallace's hand.
Wallace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saunders's hands.
Saunders misses with an uppercut
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Saunders.
Wallace lands with a nice body punch.
Saunders tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saunders counters with a nice body shot.
A clash of legs there as Wallace blocks the low kick.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
Saunders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Saunders takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Wallace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaun Wallace's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Saunders avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Saunders tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.

Saunders instigates a clinch.
Wallace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saunders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace avoids a wild elbow strike from Saunders.
Wallace avoids the elbow strike from Saunders, against the ropes.
Eron Saunders has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Saunders throws an elbow that misses.
Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Wallace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace avoids the elbow strike from Saunders, against the ropes.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Saunders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wallace scores with a hook to the body.
Saunders misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Saunders.
Wallace works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
Wallace misses with some punches.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
Saunders tries to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling the position.
Wallace misses with some punches.
Wallace avoids the elbow strike from Saunders, against the ropes.

Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace lands a two punch combo.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Saunders seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saunders really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saunders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wallace lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Wallace lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saunders doesn't seem phased though.

Saunders is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace thuds a left hand into Saunders's body.
Oh Saunders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Saunders seems to have got his legs back now.
Saunders throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saunders is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Wallace misses with an uppercut
and Saunders counters with a series of strikes. Wallace will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Saunders lands with a straight right. Wallace didn't see that one coming.
Wallace throws a lazy uppercut
and Saunders counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Saunders closes the distance and pushes Wallace back into the ropes.
Nice elbow from Saunders.
A bit of stalling here from Saunders.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the ropes.

Saunders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eron Saunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunders.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Saunders checks it.
Saunders is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wallace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wallace moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saunders tries to clinch up.
Saunders scores with a three punch combo!
Wallace misses with a hook. Saunders ducked under it nicely.
Wallace misses with a right hand
and Saunders counters with a left to the body.
Saunders blocks a jab.
Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
Saunders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Saunders tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saunders. Saunders circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saunders lands with a nice body punch.
That kick from Wallace tenderised Saunders's leg. Saunders is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saunders.

Saunders darts in and clinches Wallace up against the ropes.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Saunders works on Wallace's body with a couple of short punches.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Saunders.
Wallace appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saunders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Saunders listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wallace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wallace dodges the punch combination from Saunders.
Saunders misses with a few strikes there.
Saunders scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Saunders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders wants to slow Wallace down by chopping away at his legs.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
Saunders takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shaun Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saunders moves out of range of the strikes.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Saunders is just out of range.
Saunders moves away from the strike by Wallace.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saunders has time to react.
Wallace lands a glancing blow to the side of Saunders's head.
Saunders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Saunders went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
Saunders looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saunders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Saunders ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Wallace misses.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.

Saunders rushes Wallace and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Shaun Wallace just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Shaun Wallace's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.

Wallace throws a lazy uppercut
and Saunders makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saunders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Saunders ducks down to avoid it.
Saunders tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wallace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace lands a front kick.
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Saunders.
Wallace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wallace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saunders moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.

Saunders rushes Wallace and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Wallace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wallace throws a head punch that misses.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Wallace controls the action.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders tries to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling the position.
Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Saunders avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saunders.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Saunders.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.

Saunders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saunders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wallace!
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saunders.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Saunders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saunders throws a one two combo.
Saunders is looking to clinch.
Eron Saunders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saunders tests Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wallace moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wallace lands a jab to the nose.
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saunders.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saunders.
Wallace misses with the combination.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Saunders does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Saunders lands with an overhand left.
Wallace connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saunders momentarily.
A combination from Saunders does no damage.
Shaun Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saunders fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 36:40
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 36:40
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 36:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Wallace!
Shaun Wallace gave a mention to Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).