PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wallace
vs
Alvarez

165 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Luiz Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
Alvarez looks gassed!

Wallace darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling him.
Alvarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Wallace won't allow it.
Wallace changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alvarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alvarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Wallace counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Alvarez!
Wallace controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wallace has control of Alvarez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alvarez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wallace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wallace takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Wallace looking to secure an arm triangle but Alvarez defends it well.
Wallace controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is just holding on here. Wallace manages to take his back.
Wallace misses with punches from the back.

Alvarez showing good submission defense here.

Alvarez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wallace's arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alvarez.
Alvarez trying to control the hands but Wallace won't let him.
Alvarez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wallace.
Alvarez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wallace's guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to get up but he can't break Wallace's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wallace trying to control the position here.

Jose Wallace has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wallace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvarez's waist but Alvarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wallace off to one side.

Wallace has taken the fight to the clinch.

Wallace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wallace closes the distance and pushes Alvarez back into the cage.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Wallace dominated that round.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wallace has managed to clinch.
Wallace is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alvarez is defending well.
Wallace wants a takedown but no success here.
Alvarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Alvarez prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.
Alvarez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez is trying to push Wallace away but Wallace has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Wallace has him pressed against the cage.

Wallace jumps guard and drags Alvarez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wallace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wallace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.

Wallace looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to stand but Wallace is controlling from the bottom.
Wallace trying to control the position here.
Wallace's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Wallace lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alvarez!
Wallace trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Jose Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallace controlling the pace for now.
Alvarez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looking to finish with strikes here!
Wallace takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wallace misses with a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace controlling his opponent.
Wallace misses with a head shot.
Wallace prevents Alvarez from getting the reversal.
Wallace controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Wallace dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss

and Wallace holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Wallace pulls guard successfully.

Wallace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
Alvarez wants to stand but Wallace is controlling his posture from full guard.

Wallace is working an open guard so Alvarez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wallace dives in and grabs Alvarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes down on Wallace's head and hops out.
Wallace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to avoid it but Wallace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alvarez to the ground. Alvarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wallace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Wallace persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wallace pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez tries to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling the position.
Alvarez is looking to break free of the clinch but Wallace has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling him.
Wallace jumps guard but Alvarez stands there with Wallace around his waist. Wallace gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alvarez tries to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Wallace.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.

Wallace jumps guard and drags Alvarez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wallace working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wallace's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wallace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez tries to stand but Wallace is controlling from the bottom.
Wallace wants to sweep but no luck.
Wallace wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wallace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Wallace is proving a slippery customer.
Luiz Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wallace controls the pace.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wallace gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alvarez works over Wallace's head and body with a nice combination.
Luiz Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez slaps away a takedown attempt from Wallace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Wallace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown by Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarez which made him look bad.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wallace has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

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