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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quick Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Wallace will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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171 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quick Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace lands a lovely overhand right.
Smalls closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smalls is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wallace is just riding it out for now. Smalls eventually gives up the hold.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Smalls trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Smalls missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smalls 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.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Smalls wants to pass to mount but Wallace is defending the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Wallace does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace scores with the left hand. Smalls knows he should have avoided that one.
Wallace lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wallace lands with a right hand.
Wallace lands with a cross.
Smalls is rocked!
Smalls fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smalls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace lands the left hand.
Smalls shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wallace defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wallace was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wallace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smalls. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smalls wants to control but Wallace is having none of it.
Smalls wants to get back to his feet.
Smalls really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smalls wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wallace.
Smalls is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smalls is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls tries to lock up and control but Wallace gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wallace thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Smalls tries to hold on but Wallace postures up.
Smalls is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smalls is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wallace looking to control but Smalls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smalls really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smalls is breathing heavily.
Wallace trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wallace has control of Smalls's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smalls regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smalls is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smalls is looking to improve his position but Wallace isn't that keen on the idea.
Wallace punching from mount but Smalls doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smalls is looking to get to half guard.
Smalls is squirming around, avoiding Wallace's attempts to control the action.
Smalls slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smalls is trying to control but can't.
Smalls tries to get to full guard but Wallace has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Wallace dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wallace takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses.
Smalls takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wallace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smalls takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smalls fails with a takedown attempt.
Smalls doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mike Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Wallace finds it's way through Smalls's defenses.
Smalls shoots for a double leg takedown but Wallace sprawls well. He's pushed Smalls's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smalls.
Smalls closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smalls prevents Wallace from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wallace knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smalls is trying to control. Wallace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wallace trying to control here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smalls circles away quickly and effectively.
Smalls on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smalls on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wallace scores with the left hand. Smalls knows he should have avoided that one.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Smalls's head but Smalls sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smalls moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smalls moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smalls fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wallace sprawls well initially but Smalls persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smalls is pressing down on Wallace's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wallace is holding on for now.
Smalls wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.
Smalls trying to mount his opponent but Wallace defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smalls throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smalls trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smalls circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallace connects with a nice looking jab.
Mike Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Wallace.
Wallace lands a glancing blow to the side of Smalls's head.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quick Smalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to bum rush Smalls with a series of wild strikes but Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallace thuds his right hand into Smalls's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace lands an overhand right.
Smalls has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smalls there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wallace jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Smalls is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wallace thows a body shot but no joy.
Smalls seems to have got his legs back now.
Wallace digs a good body shot into Smalls's ribs.
Smalls feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Smalls from controlling successfully.
Smalls 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.
Wallace wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wallace stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wallace lands a jab to Smalls's midsection.
Wallace wants to clinch up but Smalls keeps it at a distance.
Wallace fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smalls swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wallace catches Smalls with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wallace lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smalls walks into a left hand.
Wallace stuffs the takedown attempt from Smalls. Smalls gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wallace throws a body punch but Smalls moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace throws a hook but Smalls avoids it easily.
Wallace shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smalls manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smalls wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smalls shoots in but Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wallace lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smalls on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wallace connects with the punch.
Wallace lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wallace!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smalls looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smalls walks into a jab.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smalls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wallace lands a jab to the nose.
Wallace lands a nice hook to Smalls's body. Smalls takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace scores with the left hand. Smalls knows he should have avoided that one.
Smalls slips a straight right by Wallace.
Smalls on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wallace changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Smalls.
Wallace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smalls slips under a jab from Wallace.
Wallace closes the distance and pushes Smalls back into the cage.
Smalls tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wallace just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quick Smalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smalls is working for takedown but Wallace is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wallace lands an elbow that stopped Smalls in his tracks for a moment.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wallace.
Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smalls shoots and misses
and Wallace counters with a series of strikes. Smalls will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wallace, as that shot connected.
Smalls looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smalls drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smalls takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wallace connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace lands with a right hand.
Wallace shoots in but Smalls avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smalls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quick Smalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smalls closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wallace makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Smalls ducks down to avoid it.
Mike Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wallace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Wallace!
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