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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zai Zai Cabango (ranked 249 p4p, 972 weight class) and Jero Wolf (ranked 33 p4p, 105 weight class). Cabango's entrance music is HonestKey- Who I Am. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wolf's choice of entrance music: Better Together. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zai Zai Cabango!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jero Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cabango checks it well.
Cabango scores with the left hand. Wolf knows he should have avoided that one.
Wolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Cabango.
It looks like Jero Wolf has been cut.
Cabango connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cabango feints and then cracks Wolf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolf down.
Wolf takes a swing at Cabango's ribcage but misses.
Cabango scores with a jab.
Cabango is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolf.
Wolf moves out of range as Cabango strikes.
Wolf tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cabango misses with a hook to the body
and Wolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Wolf misses.
Cabango with a nice calf kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wolf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf is looking to take a break and control but Cabango is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cabango defends it well.
Cabango is trying to stand back up but Wolf is controlling him
Cabango is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolf pulls his head out easily.
Cabango trying to control but Wolf postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wolf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cabango has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cabango is defending against the submission attempts here by Wolf.
Cabango trying to hold on to Wolf's head to control him but Wolf postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cabango's head.
Wolf is keen to just control but Cabango is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cabango connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wolf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Cabango.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Cabango appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wolf.
Cabango struggling a bit here.
Wolf looks up at the clock and then as Cabango takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wolf smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is looking to take a break and control but Cabango is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cabango gets back to half guard.
Well, if Wolf 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.
Wolf takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wolf is looking for a kimura but Cabango is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wolf to get the leverage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wolf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wolf is looking for a kimura here.
Cabango is refusing to be controlled, as Wolf sits in half guard.
Wolf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cabango trying to control here.
That's six 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.
Wolf is keen to just control but Cabango is a slippery customer.
Wolf tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cabango knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cabango wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wolf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolf throws out a counter right but Cabango avoids it with no problem.
Cabango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Cabango falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wolf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cabango lands with an uppercut that bounces Wolf off the cage and back into range.
Cabango feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wolfs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wolf slips a jab from Cabango.
Cabango misses with a right hand
and Wolf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wolf takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wolf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wolf is taking a breather. Cabango 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.
Cabango is looking to control Wolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabango avoid being mounted?
Cabango is controlling Wolf's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wolf wants to work for an arm triangle but Cabango is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is trying to control. Cabango wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wolf is looking for a kimura here.
Cabango has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wolf is working away from the top position though.
Wolf throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cabango to regain full guard.
Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cabango keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cabango has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf has managed to get both his arms back between Cabango's legs - danger averted.
Cabango had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolf defends it easily.
Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabango swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf trying to control but Cabango is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jero Wolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jero Wolf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wolf slips a jab from Cabango.
Wolf shoots in but no luck this time.
Cabango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabango misses with a head kick.
Cabango pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Cabango misses.
Wolf blocks a leg kick.
Cabango misses with a low kick.
Cabango throws a leg kick
and Wolf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf misses the body punch
letting Cabango counter with a right hand.
Cabango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wolf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wolf tries to advance to mount but Cabango denies him.
Cabango is trying to control Wolf's posture but Wolf avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabango tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wolf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wolf goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cabango has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wolf but great work by Cabango.
Cabango tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wolf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabango is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wolf is not content to let Cabango control the position.
Cabango wants to stand but Wolf is controlling his arm.
Cabango working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabango content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wolf manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cabango's best efforts.
Wolf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cabango is working away from the top position though.
Wolf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cabango's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cabango's back!
Cabango trying to control the hands but Wolf breaks the grip.
Cabango is really stuck here.
Jero Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolf looking to break Cabango's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cabango remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wolf will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf not allowing Cabango to control his hands.
Wolf wants to control but Cabango is keeping busy.
Cabango wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Cabango breaks Wolf's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cabango looking to pass the guard.
Cabango is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wolf working a defensive guard here.
Cabango is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wolf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cabango slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cabango would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's six 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.
Cabango wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wolf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cabango looking to control.
Wolf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cabango has his foot on Wolf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wolf works his way back into a safe position though.
Wolf works over Cabango with some ground and pound from guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cabango is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cabango seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zai Zai Cabango is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabango throws a hook but Wolf blocks it.
Wolf slips a straight right by Cabango.
Cabango's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wolf under the eye.
Cabango keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolf is defended easily by Cabango.
Cabango feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wolf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cabango momentarily.
Cabango throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wolf.
Wolf takes a swing at Cabango's ribcage but misses.
Wolf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cabango walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cabango takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wolf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf happy to just control the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wolf swings around for an armbar but Cabango sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wolf's guard.
Cabango wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
Cabango got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabango has managed to get both his arms back between Wolf's legs - danger averted.
Cabango wants to stand but Wolf is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cabango can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zai Zai Cabango dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jero Wolf's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A big left from Cabango misses.
Cabango throws a head kick that Wolf semi-blocks.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Cabango was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cabango misses with an uppercut.
Wolf loads up on a big right hand but Cabango slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Cabango.
Wolf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabango misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabango swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabango.
Cabango misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabango tries to land a leg kick but Wolf saw it coming and moves away.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabango.
Cabango throws a leg kick but Wolf moved away.
Wolf feints the counter takedown.
Cabango defending well as Wolf loads up on a big left hand.
Cabango misses with a left hand
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabango takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cabango throws a shot from downtown. Wolf moves away and avoids it.
Cabango throws a leg kick but Wolf moved away.
Cabango waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf.
Cabango moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabango throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wolf.
Cabango throws a lazy right hand but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabango takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wolf moves out of range as Cabango strikes.
Wolf sizes up Cabango with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cabango takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf drives through with a takedown into Cabango's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabango working for a triangle but Wolf defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolf postures up.
Cabango keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Wolf throws a big elbow that misses.
Wolf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wolf connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wolf passes Cabango's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Wolf seems content to control.
Wolf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cabango defending well though.
Wolf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wolf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cabango is just riding it out for now. Wolf eventually gives up the hold.
Cabango is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is looking to advance position but Cabango won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wolf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice leg kick from Cabango, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabango is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wolf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cabango counters with a straight right hand.
Cabango swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Cabango is predictable there
and Wolf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wolf slips a nice elbow through Cabango's hands, connecting with Cabango's forehead.
Wolf throwing shots but Cabango is blocking nicely.
Wolf slows the pace down in half guard.
Wolf throwing shots but Cabango is blocking nicely.
Cabango trying to control from the bottom.
Wolf is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cabango is trying to control but can't.
Wolf trying to control the action but Cabango is working from the bottom.
Cabango trying to control but Wolf postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wolf trying to control the action but Cabango is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cabango throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabango.
Cabango throws a shot from downtown. Wolf moves away and avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wolf throws a low kick but Cabango avoids it.
No joy there for Wolf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cabango throws a leg kick that misses.
Cabango throws a chopping leg kick but Wolf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wolf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cabango counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabango scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wolf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabango counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolf throws a jab when Cabango was well out of range.
Cabango feints a jab promting Wolf to slip. Cabango then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wolf slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wolf is rocked!
Wolf takes a swing at Cabango's ribcage but misses.
Wolf is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabango finish him?
Cabango pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabango misses the target.
Wolf seems to have recovered his senses.
Zai Zai Cabango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabango throws a sloppy head kick
and Wolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Wolf.
A countering left hand to the body from Wolf misses.
Wolf defending well as Cabango loads up on a big left hand.
Wolf fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cabango to the ground. Wolf is now in Cabango's guard.
Wolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jero Wolf.
I think Wolf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jero Wolf!
Jero Wolf is the new lightweight champion!
Jero Wolf was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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