PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunni Paulison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Paulison
vs
Wallace

200 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Big Bear Nutrition 160Q
Grand Champion Apparel

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunni Paulison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paulison has closed the distance and engaged Wallace in a clinch.
Paulison stalling in the clinch but Wallace improves position.
Paulison tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.

Wallace gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wallace is working for a kimura but Paulison is defending it quite comfortably.

Wallace looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paulison trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wallace is looking for a kimura here.
Paulison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulison is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at NACF KT Pitbull Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Wallace is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wallace is working for a submission of some sort.

Wallace is looking for a kimura but Paulison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wallace to get the leverage.

Paulison is defending against the submission attempts here by Wallace.
Paulison gets full guard.
Paulison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Paulison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wallace defends it easily.

Wallace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wallace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Paulison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wallace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Paulison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paulison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wallace manages to get himself to full guard.

Paulison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Paulison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wallace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulison has managed to get both his arms back between Wallace's legs - danger averted.
Paulison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulison trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wallace is looking for a triangle here but Paulison uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wallace prevents Paulison from improving position.
Paulison wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.
Paulison lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wallace is trying to get back to his feet.
Paulison trying to control the position but Wallace is working away.
Wallace is trying to get back to his feet.
Paulison lands a nice forearm strike.
Wallace takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wallace tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paulison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paulison connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wallace some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulison is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paulison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wallace is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wallace manages to work his way to half guard, despite Paulison's best efforts.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Paulison connects with a nice short shot to Wallace's temple.
Wallace won't allow Paulison to pass to mount.
Wallace pushes Paulison off looking to stand but Paulison dives back in and keeps control.
Paulison wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace tries to kick Paulison off but Paulison keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Paulison wants to pass the guard but Wallace is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunni Paulison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wallace shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wallace showed some decent athleticism there.
Paulison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wallace's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wallace's back!
Wallace trying to get back to his feet but Paulison is in full control for now.
Paulison lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Paulison.
Wallace trying to get back to his feet but Paulison is in full control for now.
Can Wallace hold on?! Paulison is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Paulison is hanging on to Wallace's back as he tries to escape.
Paulison scores with strikes from the back.
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!
Paulison throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Wallace!
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulison is landing with strikes from the back.
Gunni Paulison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallace trying to get back to his feet but Paulison is in full control for now.
Paulison loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Wallace hold on?
Wallace covers up after that shot from Paulison.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
Wallace rolls, trying to escape but Paulison keeps control of the position.
Wallace trying to get back to his feet but Paulison is in full control for now.
Paulison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wallace is keeping busy.
Paulison lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

Wallace is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is really stuck here.
Paulison looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Wallace tries to escape but Paulison has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Paulison is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Paulison scores with punches to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace is trying to stand back up.
Paulison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wallace is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Paulison is looking for the choke from the back position but Wallace is controlling his hands well.
Paulison landing with strikes.
Wallace trying to get back to his feet but Paulison is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Paulison lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Paulison trying to control.
Wallace breaks Paulison's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wallace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Paulison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wallace defends it easily.
Wallace stands and throws Paulison's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Wallace thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paulison tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wallace looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Wallace thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paulison gets back to half guard.

Wallace is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulison sees it coming and defends easily.

Wallace is trying to work for a kimura but Paulison is defending well.
Wallace is breathing heavily.

Wallace is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Paulison is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Wallace!
As Ryan Wallace got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want Jared Tillion. It should be a good fight.'.