PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wallid Wallenda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DJ Bronson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bronson
vs
Wallenda

195 cm
19
247 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DJ Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wallid Wallenda!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Wallenda's head but Wallenda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallenda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bronson is able to avoid easily.
Bronson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wallenda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wallenda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Wallenda.
Wallenda slips under a jab from Bronson.
Wallenda loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wallenda throws a sloppy body shot

and Bronson counters by moving into the clinch.
Wallenda is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallenda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronson.
Bronson stalling.
Wallenda blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Bronson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bronson is stalling here.
Wallenda takes a shot to the head.
Wallenda being controlled against the cage.
Wallenda takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson stalling.
Bronson gets through Wallenda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Bronson to work.
Bronson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bronson stalling in the clinch.
Bronson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wallenda up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DJ Bronson.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Wallenda saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallenda throws a low kick but Bronson moves out of range easily.
Wallenda throws a leg kick

and Bronson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wallenda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bronson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The referee calls for Bronson to work.
Bronson stalling the fight.
Bronson pushes Wallenda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson taking a breather.
Bronson throws a head punch that misses.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallenda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallenda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bronson lands an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallenda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bronson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wallendas head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Bronson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bronson misses with a two punch combination.
Wallenda throws a leg kick
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronson doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallenda circles away.
Bronson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wallenda. Wallenda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Wallid Wallenda has been cut.
Bronson lands a jab to Wallenda's midsection.
Wallid Wallenda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson is looking to clinch.
Wallenda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bronson tries to clinch up but Wallenda circles away and keeps his distance.
Donk. Bronson catches Wallenda right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallenda slips under a jab.
Wallenda thows a leg kick but Bronson checks it
and Wallenda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wallenda misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a looping right.
Wallenda feints the counter takedown.
Wallenda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Bronson as he checks the leg kick.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson is looking to clinch but Wallenda is avoiding it.
Wallenda defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Wallenda just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Wallenda misses.
DJ Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson lands a lovely overhand right.
Wallenda keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallenda tried to score with a low kick but Bronson checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson drops his hands momentarily and Wallenda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Wallenda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bronson did well to prevent Wallenda getting side control.
Wallenda trying to pass the guard but Bronson defending well.
Well, if Wallenda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson is looking for a sweep. Wallenda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bronson wants to control but Wallenda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bronson is not content to let Wallenda control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wallenda seems to be working for a kimura but Bronson defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson wants to control but Wallenda is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallenda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bronson keeps working.
Bronson looks like he's trying to stand up.

Bronson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Wallenda seems to be working for a kimura but Bronson defends the submission attempt.

Wallenda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wallenda in particular looking to stall.

Wallenda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wallenda slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wallid Wallenda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wallid Wallenda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bronson misses with a looping left.
Wallenda swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallenda can do to turn this around?
Wallenda misses with a leg kick
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wallenda ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Wallenda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.

Bronson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bronson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bronson.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wallenda's elbow.
A body shot lands from Bronson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson lands a left hand.
Bronson effectively controlling the action here.
Wallenda is trying to stall.
Good body shot from Bronson.
Wallenda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bronson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wallenda up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bronson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bronson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bronson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wallenda blocks a body shot from Bronson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wallenda backwards.
Bronson is stalling here.
Stalling in the clinch from Bronson.
Bronson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DJ Bronson.
Bronson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wallenda. Wallenda gets slowly back to his feet.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallenda manages to avoid it.
Wallenda let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallenda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bronson swings for the body but Wallenda moves out of range.
Wallenda throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Wallenda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bronson's guard.
Wallenda forces his way into half guard.

Wallenda is working for a kimura but Bronson is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Wallenda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bronson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Bronson!