PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junior Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Serra will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wolfe
vs
Serra

182 cm
18
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
186 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Junior Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Serra!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Serra is defended easily by Wolfe.

Wolfe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wolfe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serra's guard.
Serra is looking to stand up but Wolfe isn't so interested in that idea.
Wolfe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Serra wants to stand and escape but Wolfe is having none of it.
Wolfe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Serra is looking to stand up but Wolfe isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wolfe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wolfe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Serra tries to kick Wolfe off but Wolfe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Junior Wolfe.
Serra shoots in for a takedown but Wolfe shows good takedown defense.
Serra looks gassed!
Serra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolfe tries to avoid it but Serra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolfe to the ground. Wolfe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Junior Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Serra.
Serra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolfe pinned against the cage. Wolfe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Wolfe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wolfe works his way into side control.
Wolfe controlling the position from side mount.
Wolfe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Serra can do anything to dispel that myth.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Junior Wolfe.
Wolfe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serra manages to avoid it.
Serra fails with the takedown

and Wolfe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Serra!
Wolfe controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Wolfe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wolfe feints and as Serra raises his hands in defense, Wolfe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Junior Wolfe.
Serra with a poor takedown

and Wolfe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Junior Wolfe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolfe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wolfe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolfe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wolfe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serra wants to stand but Wolfe is controlling the position.
Serra is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra being controlled here, momentarily.
Wolfe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serra is keeping the position for now.
Wolfe is working hard here to advance position.
Wolfe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Junior Wolfe.

Serra looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Serra being controlled here momentarily.
Serra preventing the sweep.
Wolfe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Serra puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Wolfe kicks Serra off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Serra as he checks the leg kick.
Serra with a lazy takedown attempt

so Wolfe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wolfe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wolfe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wolfe tries to free his leg and advance position but Serra is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Serra keeping full guard, as Wolfe tries to pass.
Wolfe controlling from the top position.
Wolfe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Serra on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Junior Wolfe.
Serra checks a low kick from Wolfe.
Serra with a poor takedown

and Wolfe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Junior Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Serra.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfe works his way into full mount!
Wolfe controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Wolfe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wolfe motions for Serra to come forward. Wolfe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Serra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Serra thows a huge punch but Wolfe dodges it nicely.
Serra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolfe's head.
Wolfe wants to improve his position but Serra is controlling well.
Wolfe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Serra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolfe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serra's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe stops Serra from standing up.
Wolfe controlling from the top position.
Wolfe passes into half guard.
Wolfe works his way into side control.
Wolfe just content to control the position.
Wolfe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Junior Wolfe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra pushes Wolfe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wolfe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Serra is being controlled here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Junior Wolfe.
Wolfe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Serra is out of range and Wolfe settles back down.
Serra doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wolfe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Serra won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wolfe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Serra for as long as he can get away with.

That's four 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Junior Wolfe.
Wolfe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Serra is able to avoid easily.

Wolfe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wolfe not doing much here.
Wolfe is pressing down on Serra's thigh, looking to free his foot. Serra is holding on for now.
Wolfe is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Wolfe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wolfe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Wolfe!