PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Wallace (ranked 7299 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Andrews (ranked 3250 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillon Wallace has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Wallace
vs
Andrews

191 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dillon Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wallace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wallace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrews throws out the jab.
Andrews scores with a jab. Wallace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Andrews. Those never looked like landing.
Wallace tries to counter by clinching up but Andrews breaks away and moves out of range.
Andrews throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andrews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrews sprawls well. He's pushed Wallace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andrews lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wallace takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andrews throws a combination that misses

and Wallace counters with a shoot takedown. Andrews fights it but they end up in guard.
Andrews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wallace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wallace thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wallace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wallace lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Wallace gets to his feet. Andrews looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Andrews misses with the combination.
Wallace tries to counter with a takedown but Andrews is quick to defend against it.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrews.
Andrews lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
As Andrews tries to get set, Wallace tries to push him back and clinch up but Andrews manages to avoid the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wallace has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andrews finds it's way round the side to connect with Wallace's head.
Jab by Andrews.
Andrews lands a really nice looking cross but Wallace seems unphased.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Andrews tries to get set, Wallace tries to push him back and clinch up but Andrews manages to avoid the attempt.
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Andrews.
Andrews swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wallace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace moves in looking to clinch but Andrews pushes him off.
Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wallace tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Andrews manages to circle out of the way.
Wallace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wallace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wallace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andrews sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrews misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jeremy Andrews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
Andrews now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andrews darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wallace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andrews lands with an overhand left.
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!
Andrews catches Wallace with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Andrews dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrews lands with a nice combination. Wallace backs away looking to recover.
Andrews might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrews. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Andrews.
Wallace tries to counter by clinching up but Andrews breaks away and moves out of range.
Wallace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Andrews, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wallace tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Andrews manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews punishes Wallace's body with a nice straight punch.
Andrews misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
Andrews scores with a shot to the body.
Wallace moves out of range of the strikes.
Wallace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andrews sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andrews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jeremy Andrews seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Wallace gets a clinch.
Wallace'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.
Andrews can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is looking to break free of the clinch but Wallace has double underhooks.
Wallace keeps control of Andrews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Wallace pulls guard successfully.
Andrews showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Andrews is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Wallace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andrews is aware though and is defending well.
Andrews controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Wallace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andrews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Wallace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wallace being controlled here, momentarily.

Andrews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andrews wanted to stand there but Wallace had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Wallace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andrews defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Andrews connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wallace misses with a takedown
and Andrews counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrews lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews lands a nice looking body shot.
Jeremy Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews throws a series of punches but Wallace avoids them all with ease.
Wallace drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andrews sprawls and moves away.
Andrews jabs Wallace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wallace takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Danga de danga de dang - Andrews scores with a four punch combination!
Andrews falls off balance throwing a combination

and Wallace counters by clinching up.
Andrews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Wallace manages to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wallace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Andrews tries to stand but Wallace is controlling from the bottom.

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

Wallace has his foot on Andrews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andrews works his way back into a safe position though.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to strike from the bottom.

Wallace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wallace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrews controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wallace takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's four 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.
Andrews scores with a shot to the body.
Andrews misses with a wild combination.
Andrews bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrews fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wallace on the side of the head.
Dillon Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Andrews misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Andrews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andrews winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Andrews!