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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pele Fusuaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcellas Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace has chosen Pepper- Stormtrooper as his entrance music. 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.
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153 lbs
6 - 1 - 1 |
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170 cm
26
154 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pele Fusuaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcellas Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fusuaga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
Fusuaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fusuaga moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Fusuaga ducks down to avoid it.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Fusuaga.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fusuaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fusuaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Fusuaga looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Fusuaga throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a jab to the body
and Fusuaga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fusuaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Fusuaga stuffs the takedown.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Fusuaga.
Wallace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fusuaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fusuaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace clinches up against the cage.
Fusuaga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wallace.
Fusuaga misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Fusuaga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Fusuaga.
Fusuaga is stalling here.
Fusuaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Fusuaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fusuaga fails to land.
Fusuaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fusuaga wants to stall.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Fusuaga gets underhooks to prevent Wallace's takedown attempt.
Pele Fusuaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcellas Wallace.
Fusuaga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wallace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fusuaga.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fusuaga.
Wallace tries to land knees in the clinch but Fusuaga avoids the damage to the body.
Fusuaga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Fusuaga.
Wallace tries to land knees in the clinch but Fusuaga avoids the damage to the body.
Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wallace works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fusuaga blocks an uppercut.
Fusuaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Fusuaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fusuaga breaks the clinch.
Fusuaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Fusuaga does it's job there.
Fusuaga takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Fusuaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wallaces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fusuaga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wallace counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fusuaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pele Fusuaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fusuaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fusuaga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wallace decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fusuaga's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wallace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wallace throws a strike but Fusuaga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fusuaga tries to stand but Wallace is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pele Fusuaga dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fusuaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fusuaga stuns Wallace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fusuaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wallace's hands.
Fusuaga misses the body punch
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fusuaga looks to throw the jab but Wallace is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fusuaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fusuaga thows a body shot but no joy.
Fusuaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wallace moves out of range as Fusuaga strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fusuaga.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fusuaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Fusuaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fusuaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fusuaga throws a right and a left that Wallace avoids nicely.
Fusuaga throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Fusuaga misses the body punch
and Wallace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fusuaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pele Fusuaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Fusuaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Fusuaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Fusuaga.
Fusuaga works Wallace's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallace is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fusuaga rather than just go for the knockout.
Fusuaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fusuaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
Wallace walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fusuaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace digs a good hook to Fusuaga's body.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Fusuaga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fusuaga lands the left hand.
Fusuaga looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Fusuaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Fusuaga.
Fusuaga tests Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fusuaga digs a good body shot into Wallace's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fusuaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pele Fusuaga dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fusuaga scores with a nice right hand.
Fusuaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wallace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wallace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fusuaga with a hook.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fusuaga lands a slapping body shot.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Fusuaga.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. Fusuaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fusuaga connects with a single shot there.
Wallace takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wallace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fusuaga.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fusuaga lands a jab to the nose.
Fusuaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Fusuaga.
Pele Fusuaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fusuaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fusuaga digs a good hook to Wallace's body.
Fusuaga thows a body shot but no joy.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fusuaga.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fusuaga.
Fusuaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
Fusuaga cracks Wallace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace scores with a jab to the body.
Fusuaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fusuaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Fusuaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wallace on the side of the head.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fusuaga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wallace throws a lazy uppercut
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fusuaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wallace throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fusuaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fusuaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Wallace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fusuaga lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace drops his hands momentarily and Fusuaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fusuaga throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marcellas Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fusuaga tests Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fusuaga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pele Fusuaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fusuaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wallace has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fusuaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fusuaga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pele Fusuaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fusuaga, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pele Fusuaga!
After winning the bout, Pele Fusuaga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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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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