PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyroil Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bob Marley-One Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bob Marley told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Wallace
vs
Marley

188 cm
24
195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
192 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Tyroil Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Marley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace tries to clinch but Marley is having none of it.
Wallace misses with a leg kick.
Wallace throws a leg kick
and Marley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marley lands with a hook. Wallace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Tyroil Wallace has been cut.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Marley is avoiding it.
Wallace thows a leg kick but Marley checks it
and Marley counters with a nice leg kick.
Wallace scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Wallace misses
and Marley counters with a solid body kick.
Wallace has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marley.
Wallace misses with a leg kick
and Marley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Wallace misses.
Wallace misses with a leg kick
and Marley counters with a stiff right hand.
Marley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wallace takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wallace misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace doesn't manage to clinch there - Marley circles away.
A leg kick checked by Marley.
Wallace misses with a double jab.
Marley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wallace throws a lazy body kick
and Marley counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace throws a leg kick
and Marley counters with a good low kick that Wallace was not able to check.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Marley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Marley has closed the distance and engaged Wallace in a clinch.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Marley.

Wallace breaks from the clinch.
Marley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Marley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace.

Marley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marley misses with a body punch.
Marley is leaning against Wallace and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wallace avoids it.
Marley misses with some punches.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage.
Marley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marley tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Marley.
Marley missing with knees to the body.
Marley is trying to break free.
Wallace keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marley's efforts to push away.
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Marley has him pressed against the cage.
Marley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wallace misses with an elbow over the top.
Marley is stalling here.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Marley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wallace.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marley stops a takedown attempt from Wallace.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyroil Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley trying to stall but Wallace improves his position.
Marley misses with a body punch.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage.
Wallace blocks the elbow strike.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wallace's elbow.
Marley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wallace looking to slow down the pace here.
Marley throws an elbow that misses.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Marley.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallace looking for a takedown.
Wallace is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Marley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Marley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyroil Wallace's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Marley moves into the clinch successfully.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Marley.
Bob Marley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wallace's elbow.
Wallace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
Marley trying to control the position but instead, Wallace has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marley into the cage.
Wallace has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marley after a bit of a struggle.
Wallace pushes off an throws an elbow but Marley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Marley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wallace avoids it.
Wallace can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyroil Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Marley.

Wallace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyroil Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Marley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley lands with a nice body kick.
Wallace swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wallace is looking to clinch.
Wallace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyroil Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marley lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wallace takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marley delivers a nice body kick.
Marley connects with a body shot that sends Wallace's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wallace doesn't seem bothered though.
Marley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marley scores with a body shot.
Marley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wallace rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wallace takes a step back to recover.

Marley clinches with his opponent.
Wallace will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Marley has him pressed against the cage.
Marley lands with a light punch inside.
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley missing with knees to the body.
Marley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wallace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marley prevents it.
Marley tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wallace is defending well for now.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Marley.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Marley.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage.
Marley tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Marley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley stalling in the clinch but Wallace improves position.
Wallace wants to break free but Marley has control.
Wallace has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wallace tries to break free but Marley pushes him back against the cage.
Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Marley.
Marley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Wallace controls the action.

Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Marley moves into range and clinches up with Wallace.
Marley lands an uppercut.
Marley tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Marley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wallace avoids the elbow strike from Marley, against the cage.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Marley.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley missing with knees to the body.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Marley.
Wallace wants a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marley tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wallace on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marley lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Marley.
A low kick from Wallace misses
and Marley counters with a solid body kick.

Marley closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wallace's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Marley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyroil Wallace's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Marley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wallace connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marley thumps Wallace with a low kick.
A low kick from Wallace is predictable there
and Marley counters with a straight right hand.
Marley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Marley rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.
Marley works on Wallace's body with a couple of short punches.
Wallace avoiding damage as Marley throws knees to the body.
Marley has Wallace pressed against the cage, preventing Wallace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wallace is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marley is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marley prevents it.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
Wallace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wallace is keeping busy.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
Wallace is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marley is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyroil Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marley is trying to force a seperation but Wallace has the dominant position.
Wallace prevents a body shot from Marley.
Marley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wallace avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wallace as Marley tries to tie him up.
Wallace has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marley after a bit of a struggle.
Marley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
Wallace looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wallace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marley has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wallace throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marley prevents the takedown attempt.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace tries to score a body lock takedown but Marley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Marley misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Wallace controls the action.
Good body shot from Marley.
Marley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley misses with some punches.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Wallace controls the action.

Marley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallace throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Wallace gets tackled into the cage by Marley. Marley maintains the clinch.
Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wallace is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Wallace controls the action.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wallace.
Wallace is looking for a takedown.
Wallace keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marley's efforts to push away.
Marley is looking to break free of the clinch but Wallace has double underhooks.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Marley.
Wallace pushes off an throws an elbow but Marley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley blocks an elbow strike.
Wallace managing to block the knees to the body from Marley.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Marley.
Marley blocks an elbow strike from Wallace.
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marley pushes Wallace back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wallace blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wallace tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bob Marley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wallace avoiding damage as Marley throws knees to the body.
Marley misses with a body punch.
Wallace looking for a takedown.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wallace's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marley scores with a shoulder strike.
Marley tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tyroil Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marley blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Marley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Marley!
After winning the bout, Bob Marley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.