PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evandro Rolifild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Wolfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolifild kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is CONGA. Wolfenstein has chosen "Sonne" by Rammstein as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rolifild
vs
Wolfenstein

180 cm
24
191 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

206 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evandro Rolifild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurgen Wolfenstein!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolifild avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfenstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wolfenstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rolifild moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolfenstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolfenstein tries to clinch up.
Wolfenstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Rolifild slaps away a takedown attempt from Wolfenstein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wolfenstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Rolifild clinches with his opponent.
Rolifild lands a body shot in the clinch.

Wolfenstein jumps guard and drags Rolifild to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wolfenstein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wolfenstein wants to stand and escape but Rolifild is having none of it.
Wolfenstein working a defensive guard here.
Rolifild prevents Wolfenstein from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolifild postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfenstein wants to stand and escape but Rolifild is having none of it.
Wolfenstein wants to sweep here but Rolifild controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolifild trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolfenstein is looking to stand up but Rolifild isn't so interested in that idea.
Rolifild is breathing heavily.
Wolfenstein is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Jurgen Wolfenstein has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wolfenstein looks to clinch

and Rolifild counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rolifild.
Wolfenstein is wriggling around but Rolifild manages to pass to half guard.
Rolifild trying to control from half guard but Wolfenstein is working away.
Rolifild thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolfenstein's head.
Rolifild is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rolifild is keen to just control but Wolfenstein is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfenstein wants to control but Rolifild is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wolfenstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wolfenstein is holding on to half guard well.

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

Rolifild rushes Wolfenstein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wolfenstein throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rolifild avoids a wild elbow strike from Wolfenstein.
Wolfenstein prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Wolfenstein.
Wolfenstein has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rolifild avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wolfenstein connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rolifild's face.
Wolfenstein can't get the takedown.
Evandro Rolifild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Wolfenstein.
Wolfenstein looking to throw knees to the head but Rolifild is blocking nicely.
Rolifild takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wolfenstein tries to land a knee to the head but Rolifild blocks with his arms.
Wolfenstein throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Rolifild.
Wolfenstein gets underhooks to prevent Rolifild's takedown attempt.
Rolifild tries a body shot but Wolfenstein blocks it.
Wolfenstein connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rolifild's face.
Wolfenstein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Wolfenstein.
Wolfenstein is trying to force a seperation but Rolifild has the dominant position.
Wolfenstein misses with a knee strike.
Wolfenstein working hard to break the clinch.
Wolfenstein misses with an elbow strike.
Rolifild on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wolfenstein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rolifild is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Wolfenstein gets control of Rolifild's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wolfenstein will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rolifild wants to control from the top but Wolfenstein keeps moving.
Rolifild with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rolifild working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wolfenstein is looking to stand up but Rolifild isn't so interested in that idea.
Wolfenstein working a defensive guard here.
Rolifild with a flurry of punches that miss.

Rolifild postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wolfenstein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rolifild, into his guard.
Wolfenstein would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evandro Rolifild dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wolfenstein darts in trying to clinch

and Rolifild counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wolfenstein!
Rolifild lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wolfenstein hang on?
Wolfenstein is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wolfenstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rolifild. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wolfenstein tries to hold on but Rolifild postures up.
Wolfenstein is desperately trying to improve his position but Rolifild has a good base and remains in mount.
Wolfenstein wants to hold on but Rolifild pushes him away.
Wolfenstein wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wolfenstein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wolfenstein is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolifild won't let Wolfenstein get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rolifild landing strikes, looking to finish!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wolfenstein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rolifild dominating with strikes here.

Rolifild goes for an armbar but Wolfenstein turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wolfenstein.
Wolfenstein prevents Rolifild from getting back to his feet.
Wolfenstein tries to stand but Rolifild is controlling from the bottom.
Wolfenstein prevents Rolifild from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfenstein has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rolifild is proving hard to escape from.
Wolfenstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolifild is on top in guard.
Rolifild lands a couple of elbows.
Rolifild has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rolifild postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolfenstein wants to sweep here but Rolifild controlling him for the moment.
Rolifild postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wolfenstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolifild is one step ahead there.
Rolifild won't allow Wolfenstein to get back to his feet.
Rolifild cracks Wolfenstein with a solid left hand.
Wolfenstein can't keep his opponent in guard - Rolifild advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wolfenstein is looking for a sweep. Rolifild is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wolfenstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rolifild is working away from the top position though.
Wolfenstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolifild scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rolifild not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Evandro Rolifild overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Wolfenstein makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wolfenstein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rolifild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolfenstein with a poor takedown

and Rolifild counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Rolifild has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wolfenstein regains guard immediately.
Wolfenstein wants to sweep but no luck.
Rolifild scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evandro Rolifild dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Wolfenstein looks to clinch
letting Rolifild counter with a right hand.
Wolfenstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolfenstein misses with a series of wild punches.
Wolfenstein darts in trying to clinch

and Rolifild counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rolifild.
Wolfenstein wants to stand but Rolifild is controlling the position.
Wolfenstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rolifild.
Wolfenstein wants to hit a switch here but Rolifild passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wolfenstein there!
Wolfenstein is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolifild scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wolfenstein?
Wolfenstein tries to hold on but Rolifild pushes him away.
Rolifild landing strikes from the mount and Wolfenstein is in trouble!
Rolifild looking to control but Wolfenstein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wolfenstein is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rolifild fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rolifild landing strikes from the mount.
Wolfenstein is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfenstein tries to lock up and control but Rolifild gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rolifild putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wolfenstein can't escape the position.
Rolifild scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wolfenstein?
Wolfenstein tries to reverse the position but Rolifild maintains control.
Wolfenstein tries to hold on but Rolifild pushes him away.
Wolfenstein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rolifild breaks from Wolfenstein's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wolfenstein working to try and regain half guard.
Rolifild landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild raining down shots from the mount!
Wolfenstein is trying to escape the mount.
Rolifild lands a nice shot to the head.
Rolifild looking to control but Wolfenstein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wolfenstein tries to lock up and control but Rolifild gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wolfenstein might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rolifild kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wolfenstein tries to reverse the position but Rolifild maintains control.
Wolfenstein tries to hold on but Rolifild pushes him away.

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.
Rolifild with a couple of short strikes.
Wolfenstein takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wolfenstein is trying to stand up.
The referee warns Wolfenstein that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wolfenstein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jurgen Wolfenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolifild avoids the attempt from Wolfenstein to control.
Rolifild putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rolifild breaks from Wolfenstein's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wolfenstein wants to hold on but Rolifild pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evandro Rolifild showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rolifild 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evandro Rolifild!