PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Wulf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Wulf
vs
Saunders

185 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Wulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saunders.
Saunders swats away the attempt to clinch by Wulf.
Nice sprawl there from Wulf as Saunders shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saunders is defended easily by Wulf.
John Wulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Saunders.
No luck for Saunders with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wulf is fending him off so far but Saunders persists. Nope, Wulf circles away and we're back to standing.
Wulf wants to clinch up but Saunders keeps it at a distance.

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.

Saunders throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wulf was covering up waiting for the punch and Saunders finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Wulf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wulf throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Saunders is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Saunders thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wulf doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Wulf working for a triangle but Saunders defends it easily.
Saunders pushes down on Wulf's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saunders is working for a submission of some sort.
Wulf is trying to get back to full guard.
Wulf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saunders on the ground.

Wulf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Wulf actively working from the bottom here.

Saunders is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wulf is just riding it out for now. Saunders eventually gives up the hold.
Saunders looks gassed!

Wulf actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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

Saunders is working for a kimura but Wulf is defending it quite comfortably.

Saunders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Wulf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wulf works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saunders preventing the sweep.

Saunders drops back looking for a leg! Wulf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wulf manages to kick Saunders off! Saunders jumps back into Wulf's guard.
Saunders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wulf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wulf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Wulf closes the distance and pushes Saunders back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wulf connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saunders's face.

Wulf gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Saunders regains guard.
Wulf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saunders manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Saunders working for a guillotine from mount but Wulf is in no mood to give up.
Saunders is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulf is wriggling around trying to escape.

Saunders is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wulf to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wulf shrugs it off.
Wulf throwing hammer fists to the chest of Saunders. What's that going to do exactly?
Wulf throwing hammer fists to the chest of Saunders. What's that going to do exactly?
Wulf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Saunders looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wulf is looking to improve his position but Saunders isn't that keen on the idea.

Saunders is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wulf has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wulf throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

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.
Wulf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wulf is working hard here to advance position.
Wulf throwing hammer fists to the chest of Saunders. What's that going to do exactly?

Saunders working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wulf flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

Saunders has control of Wulf's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wulf regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wulf is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wulf is controlling an arm, preventing Saunders from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

Saunders is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wulf to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wulf shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wulf tries to lock up and control but Saunders gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Saunders is trying to work for a kimura but Wulf is defending well.
Wulf flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Wulf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wulf tries to get to full guard but Saunders has control of the leg.

Wulf is defending against the submission attempts here by Saunders.

Saunders is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wulf has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Saunders is working for a submission of some sort.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wulf tries to clinch but Saunders moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Wulf will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Wulf doesn't manage to clinch there - Saunders circles away.
Wulf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Saunders counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wulf's guard now.

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

Saunders drops back looking for a leg! Wulf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wulf manages to kick Saunders off! Saunders jumps back into Wulf's guard.
Wulf throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Saunders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Saunders is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Saunders drops back looking for a leg! Wulf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wulf manages to kick Saunders off! Saunders jumps back into Wulf's guard.
Wulf trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wulf wants to clinch up but Saunders keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's two 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.
Wulf tries to close the distance and clinch but Saunders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wulf closes the distance but Saunders moves to the side

and Saunders counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wulf has his foot on Saunders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saunders works his way back into a safe position though.

Wulf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Wulf has his foot on Saunders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saunders works his way back into a safe position though.
Saunders sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wulf's guard.

Saunders is trying to work for a kimura but Wulf is defending well.

Saunders 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.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wulf flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Saunders wants to work for an arm triangle but Wulf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saunders is thwarting Wulf's attempts to control the position.

Saunders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wulf flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Wulf actively working from the bottom here.
Saunders prevents Wulf from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Saunders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saunders 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Saunders!