PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcellas Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricain Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricain Joaquin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wallace
vs
Joaquin

170 cm
25
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcellas Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricain Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joaquin with a poor takedown
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joaquin misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.
Wallace lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joaquin misses with a takedown
and Wallace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marcellas Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricain Joaquin.
Joaquin ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Joaquin tries for a takedown but Wallace circles away easily
and Wallace counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joaquin shoots and misses

and Wallace counters by moving into the clinch.
Wallace lands a body punch.
Joaquin looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Wallace.
A short uppercut from Wallace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Wallace tightens his grip and picks Joaquin up, before dumping him to the ground. Joaquin manages to land in guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.
Wallace lands a couple of digs.
Wallace trying to control but Joaquin is working from the bottom.
Wallace scoring with some ground and pound.
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Joaquin blocks nicely.
Wallace throws a strike but Joaquin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Joaquin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joaquin lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Wallace looking for a guillotine here but Joaquin defends easily.
Joaquin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Wallace is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Joaquin rolls with it to try and escape but Wallace cranks on the arm and Joaquin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcellas Wallace!
A victorious Marcellas Wallace thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.