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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Wallace has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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193 cm
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179 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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185 cm
25
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theodore Fisher! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Wallace! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fisher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wallace to score an easy takedown into full guard. Wallace forces his way into half guard. Fisher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wallace. Wallace looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wallace is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Fisher is trying desperately to improve position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wallace looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wallace working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Fisher wants to hold on but Wallace pushes him away. Wallace with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wallace looking to secure an arm triangle but Fisher defends it well. Fisher tries to lock up and control but Wallace gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Wallace has control of Fisher's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fisher regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fisher defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wallace. Fisher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wallace on the ground. Wallace looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fisher working to try and regain half guard.
Fisher tries to control the position but Wallace now has his back.
Fisher showing good submission defense here.
Wallace is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fisher knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fisher for a finish. Fisher tries to roll but Wallace sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fisher trying to control the hands but Wallace breaks the grip. Wallace 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, Fisher has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fisher just trying to survive but Wallace is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Fisher is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fisher can't escape the position.
Fisher just trying to survive but Wallace is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Wallace is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wallace looking for the choke from the back. Fisher is really stuck here.
Fisher trying to control the action but Wallace just sinks the hooks in. Wallace working for a choke but Fisher is defending well. Fisher looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wallace is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fisher has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Fisher trying to control the hands but Wallace won't let him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Wallace dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fisher throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range. A bone on bone clash there as Wallace blocks the leg kick.
Fisher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Wallace throws a hook to the side of Fisher's head but Fisher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wallace blocks the body kick.
Fisher motions for Wallace to come forward. Fisher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Fisher throws a leg kick but Wallace sees it coming and moves out of range. A left lands for Wallace. Wallace scores with a takedown into Fisher's guard. Chuck Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far. Wallace drops back looking for a leg! Fisher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fisher manages to kick Wallace off! Wallace jumps back into Fisher's guard. Wallace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wallace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Wallace won't allow Fisher to get back to his feet. Wallace is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but Fisher is retaining full guard. Fisher is trying to keep Wallace in close.
Wallace pushes down on Fisher's leg and manages to get into half guard. Fisher trying to control but Wallace postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Fisher lands a nice shot to the body.
Fisher misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fisher lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wallace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wallace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Fisher looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range. Fisher throws a solid leg kick but Wallace takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fisher.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wallace lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Wallace swings and misses with a shot to the body and Fisher counters with a right hand to the body. Good standup being displayed there by Fisher as he connects with a hook. Fisher tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fisher. Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fisher misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Fisher misses. Wallace slips under a jab. Fisher throws a leg kick that misses. Fisher throws out a leg kick but Wallace moves out of range and Fisher only half commits. Wallace darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Fisher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wallace is working away from the top position though. Wallace looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wallace is thwarting Fisher's attempts to control the position. Fisher pushes Wallace off but Wallace dives into side control.
Wallace wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fisher, who protects the arm well. Wallace looks up at the clock and then as Fisher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wallace smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Fisher is looking to reverse the position. Wallace tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Fisher struggling a bit here. Fisher is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wallace asserts his dominance and retains side control. Fisher struggling a bit here. Wallace is trying to get an arm triangle but Fisher is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chuck Wallace will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fisher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Wallace shoots for a takedown but Fisher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Theodore Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A jab lands there for Fisher. Fisher scores with a nice right hand.
Chuck Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fisher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wallace at a distance.
Fisher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Fisher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Fisher. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fisher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
Fisher drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Fisher throws a leg kick but Wallace checks it. Fisher throws a leg kick but Wallace sees it coming and moves out of range. Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Fisher lands a jab to Wallace's midsection. Fisher darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Fisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wallace slips a straight right by Fisher. Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Fisher. Fisher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisher moves away. No joy there for Fisher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Fisher throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wallace ducks right into an uppercut from Fisher. Excellent takedown into side control there by Wallace. Wallace is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fisher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Fisher struggling a bit here. Wallace is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fisher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wallace thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Fisher struggling a bit here. Wallace is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fisher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Fisher wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wallace working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Wallace is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fisher has escaped the position, nice work there. Wallace is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fisher has escaped the position, nice work there. Wallace is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fisher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A telegraphed right hand from Fisher misses the target. Fisher moves into range and connects with a jab. Fisher throws a leg kick but Wallace checks it. Wallace takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fisher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Fisher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Fisher. Fisher stuns Wallace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Fisher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wallace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Fisher misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fisher throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace. Fisher takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses. Theodore Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fisher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wallace at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight! Theodore Fisher showed his dominance in that final round. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Wallace!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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