PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Shifflett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe has chosen Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi as his entrance music. Michael Shifflett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shifflett
vs
Wolfe

177 cm
24
195 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

188 cm
28
198 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Shifflett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dakota Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifflett throws a jab when Wolfe was well out of range.
Shifflett just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfe throws a right and a left that both miss.

Shifflett shoots in and gets a takedown into Wolfe's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shifflett trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifflett wants to pass the guard but Wolfe is keeping the position.

Wolfe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shifflett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shifflett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Wolfe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shifflett defends well.
Shifflett trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Shifflett throwing strikes but missing.
Shifflett thows a big elbow that misses.
Shifflett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shifflett looks up at the clock and then as Wolfe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shifflett smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifflett fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Shifflett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wolfe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shifflett trying to control the action but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Wolfe tries to bench press Shifflett off him but Shifflett keeps the position.
Wolfe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Wolfe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shifflett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.

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.

Wolfe is defending against the submission attempts here by Shifflett.
Shifflett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolfe's head.
Shifflett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolfe keeps working.

Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
Shifflett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shifflett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shifflett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Shifflett.

Shifflett is looking for a kimura but Wolfe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifflett to get the leverage.

Wolfe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Wolfe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolfe looks gassed!
Shifflett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Wolfe actively working from the bottom here.

Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolfe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shifflett scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wolfe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shifflett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shifflett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wolfe defending well though.

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

Shifflett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wolfe manages to get to full guard.
Shifflett wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.

Wolfe looking for a guillotine here but Shifflett defends easily.
Shifflett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Shifflett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shifflett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wolfe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shifflett.

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

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

Wolfe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Wolfe has his foot on Shifflett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shifflett works his way back into a safe position though.
Shifflett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shifflett connects with a couple of short punches.
Wolfe keeping moving, preventing Shifflett from controlling successfully.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
Shifflett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shifflett works over Wolfe with some ground and pound from guard.
Shifflett advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe parries the strikes from Shifflett easily there. Shifflett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wolfe to escape.
Wolfe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Shifflett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wolfe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shifflett misses with the ground and pound.
Wolfe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wolfe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolfe.

Wolfe working for a triangle but Shifflett defends it easily.
Wolfe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shifflett wants to hold on but Wolfe pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wolfe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shifflett has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shifflett!
Wolfe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shifflett.

Wolfe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shifflett defends well.
Shifflett trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Shifflett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wolfe is looking to regain half guard here but Shifflett keeps moving and retains side control.
Shifflett misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wolfe some visible discomfort.
Wolfe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shifflett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shifflett is looking to take a break and control but Wolfe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shifflett works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Shifflett's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shifflett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shifflett cracks Wolfe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shifflett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wolfe is looking to regain half guard here but Shifflett keeps moving and retains side control.

Shifflett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolfe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shifflett in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe tries to improve position but can't.
Shifflett trying to control the position but Wolfe is working away.
The ground and pound from Shifflett seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wolfe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shifflett off and has taken his back!

Wolfe has his arm under Shifflett's chin here. Game over son! Wolfe squeezes tightly and Shifflett is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dakota Wolfe!