PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Sheffield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica-Enter Sandman. Chris Sheffield will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wallace
vs
Sheffield

182 cm
22
192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Syndicate Drugs

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Sheffield!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sheffield as he jumps to the side.
Sheffield looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Sheffield shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sheffield is taking a breather. Wallace says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Wallace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wallace regains full guard. Nicely done.

Wallace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Wallace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallace, not yet.

Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Wallace throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sheffield trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheffield advances to half guard.

Wallace actively working from the bottom here.
Sheffield wants to take a breather but Wallace is having none of it.

Wallace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wallace wants to improve his position but Sheffield is controlling well.
Sheffield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Sheffield scores a takedown into full mount!
Wallace prevents Sheffield from taking his back.
Sheffield with a couple of short strikes.
Sheffield prevents Wallace from getting the reversal.
Sheffield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Sheffield with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sheffield prevents Wallace from getting the reversal.
Sheffield tries to control but Wallace wriggling away.
Wallace throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sheffield. What's that going to do exactly?
Wallace is trying to escape the mount.
Wallace is working hard here to advance position.
Sheffield tries to control but Wallace wriggling away.
Wallace can't escape the position.

Sheffield is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sheffield thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wallace if he has to take too many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheffield misses with a takedown attempt - Wallace sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Sheffield feints and as Wallace raises his hands in defense, Sheffield changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Sheffield from controlling successfully.
Sheffield slips nicely into half guard.
Wallace is not content to let Sheffield control the position.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Sheffield is working for a submission of some sort.
Wallace gets back to full guard.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Sheffield controlling him for the moment.
Sheffield seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Sheffield controlling him for the moment.
Sheffield wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Sheffield is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sheffield would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wallace wants to sweep but no luck.

Wallace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Wallace working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sheffield has passed into half guard!
Wallace manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Sheffield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wallace shoots in but Sheffield avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Wallace scores with a takedown into Sheffield's guard.
Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheffield is retaining full guard.
Sheffield controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself.
Sheffield lands a decent punch to the body there.
Wallace looking to pass the guard.

Wallace postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sheffield is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wallace, into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sheffield wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.

Wallace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheffield slips nicely into half guard.
Chris Sheffield has got the better of the ground game so far.

Wallace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sheffield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheffield thows a huge punch but Wallace dodges it nicely.
Sheffield lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wallace flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sheffield trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wallace with a poor takedown

and Sheffield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

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.

Sheffield jumps into guard, dragging Wallace to the mat.
Wallace pushes down on Sheffield's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sheffield taking some punishment here, with Wallace in his half guard.
Sheffield is trying to get back to full guard.

Wallace is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Wallace is trying to work for a kimura but Sheffield is defending well.
Wallace wants to advance to full mount but Sheffield doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Wallace drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sheffield manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wallace has Sheffield in his guard.
Sheffield trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheffield stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Sheffield tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.

Sheffield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Wallace looking for a guillotine here but Sheffield defends easily.
Wallace tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Wallace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sheffield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sheffield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wallace wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheffield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sheffield wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.

Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Sheffield from controlling successfully.

Wallace looking for a guillotine here but Sheffield defends easily.

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

Wallace is looking for a triangle but Sheffield pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wallace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Wallace 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wallace shoots in and bounces Sheffield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Wallace drops back looking for a leg! Sheffield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sheffield manages to kick Wallace off! Wallace jumps back into Sheffield's guard.
Wallace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheffield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wallace passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Wallace has hold of Sheffield's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sheffield tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wallace cranks the arm and Sheffield screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sheffield, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dan Wallace!