PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jero Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Lieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes to the cage accompanied by schism. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lieu's choice of entrance music: "You Don't Know" by Eminem. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Wolf
vs
Lieu

177 cm
21
169 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jero Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zane Lieu!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Lieu misses.
Lieu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Lieu.
Wolf thows a body shot but no joy.
Lieu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
A jab from Lieu misses.
Lieu thows a body shot but no joy.
Lieu cracks Wolf with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lieu thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolf tries to land a body kick
and Lieu counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Wolf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lieu to the mat! Lieu manages to get full guard.
Wolf throws a big right hand that misses.
Lieu is looking to stand up but Wolf isn't so interested in that idea.
Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lieu swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Lieu has wrist control.
Lieu keeping full guard, as Wolf tries to pass.
Lieu looking to control.
Lieu keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Wolf scoring with some ground and pound.
Wolf working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lieu can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lieu managing to control the position.
Lieu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.
Wolf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Wolf drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wolf jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wolf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lieu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.
Wolf 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.
Lieu is pulling down on Wolf's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lieu trying to strike off his back.
Lieu wants to get back to his feet but Wolf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Lieu keeps moving.
Lieu looking to control.
Wolf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wolf controlling the position.
Wolf misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lieu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wolf trying to control the position but Lieu is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Wolf seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wolf is looking to take a break and control but Lieu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lieu throws a hook but Wolf avoids it easily.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Lieu.
Wolf slips under a jab.
Lieu misses with a hook to the body
and Wolf counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lieu blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf has a takedown stuffed.
Lieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieu misses the shot to the body.
Zane Lieu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lieu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Wolf.
Lieu throws a big shot that misses.
Wolf moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wolf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lieu checks it well.
Wolf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lieu's head backwards.
Lieu throws a shot to the body.
Lieu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wolf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lieu's corner calls for a 1-2. Lieu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wolf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lieu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Lieu.
Lieu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lieu throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf counters with a nice body kick.
Wolf connects with a solid leg kick.
Lieu misses with a hook
and Wolf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lieu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wolf.
Jero Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lieu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf looks to throw a body kick
and Lieu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Lieu tries to sprawl but Wolf drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wolf trying to control from half guard but Lieu is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lieu is defending against the submission attempts here by Wolf.
Wolf content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lieu pushes Wolf off looking to stand but Wolf dives back in and keeps control.

That's four 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.
Wolf not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lieu trying to control here.
Lieu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wolf kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wolf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Wolf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lieu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wolf throwing shots but Lieu is blocking nicely.
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 Jero Wolf will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lieu moves away from the strike by Wolf.
Lieu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lieu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wolf.
Lieu misses the shot to the body.
Wolf throws a body punch but Lieu moves out of range.
Wolf throws a big shot that misses.
Lieu looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lieu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lieu throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolf counters with a good low kick that Lieu was not able to check.
Wolf slips under a jab from Lieu.
Lieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieu throws a big shot that misses.
Wolf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lieu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lieu. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lieu lands a body shot.
Lieu throws a combination that misses
and Wolf counters with an outside leg kick.
Lieu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lieu throws out the jab.
Lieu tries to clinch but Wolf moves out of range.
Lieu just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf wants to slow Lieu down by chopping away at his legs.

Wolf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lieu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolf.
Lieu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolf.
Wolf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wolf trying to control the action but Lieu is working from the bottom.
Wolf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lieu is not content to let Wolf control the position.
Lieu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wolf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wolf stops Lieu from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieu wants to improve his position but Wolf is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lieu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wolf throwing shots but Lieu is blocking nicely.
Lieu trying to hold on to Wolf's head to control him but Wolf postures up.
Wolf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wolf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lieu defending well though.
Lieu is looking for a sweep. Wolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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.
Wolf slips a nice elbow through Lieu's hands, connecting with Lieu's forehead.
Wolf throwing shots but Lieu is blocking nicely.
Wolf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lieu's head.

Wolf is looking for a kimura here.
Wolf tries to pass to full mount but Lieu defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf thows a huge punch but Lieu dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jero Wolf clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A telegraphed right hand from Lieu misses the target.
Wolf feints and then cracks Lieu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lieu down.
Wolf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wolf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Wolf is predictable there
and Lieu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lieu lands a nice hook to Wolf's body. Wolf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lieu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wolf rather than just go for the knockout.
Lieu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wolf's hands.
Good work by Lieu as he checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lieu blocks the leg kick.
Lieu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf throws a head kick but Lieu moves out of range.
Lieu blocks a head kick by Wolf.
Lieu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wolf.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lieu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Lieu takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Wolf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wolf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a head kick.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lieu.
A slow jab from Lieu misses its intended target.
Lieu just misses with a punch to the body.
Lieu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wolf counters with a nice leg kick.
Wolf explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lieu misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Lieu blocks the low kick.
Lieu's corner calls for a 1-2. Lieu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lieu misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws a leg kick but Lieu checks it.
Wolf scores with a hook to the body. Lieu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lieu scores with a shot to the body.
Wolf throws a sloppy head kick
and Lieu counters with a left and a right that stings Wolf.
Lieu checks a low kick from Wolf.
A head kick misses from Wolf.
Lieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Lieu lands with a good body shot.
A low kick from Wolf is predictable there
and Lieu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lieu throws a sloppy body shot
and Wolf counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lieu just misses with a punch to the body.
Lieu lands with a nice body punch.
Lieu blocks a leg kick.
Wolf scoring well with a low kick there.
Lieu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Lieu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lieu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lieu.
Wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Lieu dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wolf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lieu.
Wolf connects with a solid leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wolf!
Wolf clobbers Lieu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Wolf.
Wolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lieu.
Lieu connects with a right hand. Wolf shakes it off.
Wolf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wolf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieu misses the shot to the body.
Wolf throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lieu moves out of range of the body kick from Wolf.
Lieu scores with a body shot.
Lieu jabs at Wolf's body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lieu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Wolf misses
and Wolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lieu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Lieu - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lieu thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lieu moves in looking to clinch but Wolf pushes him off.
Wolf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lieu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lieu avoids the head kick by Wolf.
Lieu looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Lieu misses with a body punch
and Wolf counters with a big head kick but Lieu shrugs it off.
Wolf plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Lieu.
Wolf throws out a leg kick but Lieu moves out of range and Wolf only half commits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieu just misses with a punch to the body.
Lieu misses with a hook to the body
and Wolf counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lieu's knee momentarily.
Lieu misses with a jab to the body
and Wolf counters with a nice leg kick.
Wolf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lieu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wolf.
Wolf lands a head kick!
Lieu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lieu misses with a jab to the body
and Wolf counters with an outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wolf, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a head kick.
Wolf wants to land a leg kick but Lieu is out of range.
Lieu moves out of range of the leg kick from Wolf.
Wolf connects with a leg kick. Lieu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lieu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lieu avoids the head kick by Wolf.
Wolf throws a solid leg kick but Lieu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wolf.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wolf tries to land a leg kick but Lieu saw it coming and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Lieu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wolf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Jero Wolf retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!