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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viva LaBam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viva LaBam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LaBam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wolfe counters by clinching up.
Wolfe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaBam has a takedown stuffed.
Wolfe avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaBam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Viva LaBam has been cut.
Wolfe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. LaBam tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wolfe is in LaBam's guard.
Wolfe wants to stand but LaBam is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wolfe looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaBam is adopting a defensive guard.
Wolfe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe wants to pass the guard but LaBam is keeping the position.
LaBam is trying to control the position but Wolfe postures up.
LaBam is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Viva LaBam wasn't doing enough on the ground.
LaBam tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolfe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wolfe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wolfe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wolfe looking for a guillotine from mount but LaBam is having none of it.
Wolfe content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe stands up from mount. Strange move.
Wolfe rushes LaBam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wolfe avoiding damage as LaBam throws knees to the body.
LaBam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - LaBam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolfe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for LaBam!
LaBam wants to hold on but Wolfe pushes him away.
LaBam is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
LaBam manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wolfe wants to control but LaBam is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaBam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wolfe trying to control the action but LaBam is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wolfe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Damian Wolfe hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wolfe keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wolfe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wolfe fails with a takedown attempt.
LaBam throws a nice inside leg kick.
LaBam throws a head kick but Wolfe moves out of range.
LaBam misses with a right hand
so Wolfe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfe pushing down on LaBam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wolfe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LaBam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolfe wants to work for an arm triangle but LaBam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wolfe is trying to control the action in half guard but LaBam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Wolfe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viva LaBam's cut.
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.
LaBam looks to land a combination but Wolfe avoids it well.
Wolfe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. LaBam manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wolfe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LaBam is keeping the position for now.
LaBam trying to keep a closed guard but Wolfe is proving a slippery customer.
Wolfe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LaBam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LaBam will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wolfe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LaBam keeping moving, preventing Wolfe from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe looking to pass the guard.
Wolfe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolfe wants to control from the top but LaBam keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Damian Wolfe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
LaBam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damian Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaBam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
LaBam tries for a takedown but Wolfe circles away easily
and LaBam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Wolfe.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LaBam as he jumps to the side.
Viva LaBam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolfe staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
LaBam tries to clinch there but Wolfe circles away.
LaBam throws a head kick but Wolfe moves out of range.
LaBam blocks a head kick by Wolfe.
Wolfe rushes LaBam and presses him up against the cage.
Wolfe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaBam blocks a head kick by Wolfe.
LaBam shoots for a double leg takedown but Wolfe sprawls well. He's pushed LaBam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wolfe keeps LaBam at a distance using the push kick.
Wolfe wants to clinch up but LaBam keeps it at a distance.
Wolfe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wolfe stays in close to LaBam's body and controls the position.
LaBam keeping full guard, as Wolfe tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damian Wolfe has got the better of the ground game so far.
LaBam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolfe is one step ahead there.
Wolfe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wolfe pushes down on LaBam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wolfe wants to control but LaBam is keeping him busy.
LaBam pushes Wolfe off looking to stand but Wolfe dives back in and keeps control.
Wolfe controlling the action here.
LaBam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LaBam looks like he's trying to stand up.
LaBam is in trouble now - Wolfe has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Wolfe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Viva LaBam's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wolfe moves into the clinch.
LaBam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LaBam wants a takedown but no success here.
Wolfe breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Wolfe scores with a four punch combination!
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolfe wants to clinch up but LaBam keeps it at a distance.
LaBam shoots in but no luck this time.
Wolfe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Viva LaBam's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaBam tries to sprawl but Wolfe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wolfe seems to be working for a kimura but LaBam defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBam is looking to control Wolfe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can LaBam avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolfe gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wolfe clinches with his opponent.
Wolfe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaBam misses with a body kick.
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.
Wolfe drives through and clinches with LaBam against the cage.
LaBam tries to pull guard but Wolfe won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viva LaBam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe displaying some good clinch control by pressing LaBam up against the cage.
LaBam tries to pull guard but Wolfe holds him up against the cage and eventually LaBam drops back down to his feet.
Wolfe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch but LaBam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wolfe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wolfe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolfe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wolfe lands in his opponent's guard.
Wolfe preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBam keeping moving, preventing Wolfe from controlling successfully.
LaBam keeping full guard, as Wolfe tries to pass.
Wolfe stands and throws LaBam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
LaBam tries to bench press Wolfe off him but Wolfe keeps the position.
Wolfe is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt LaBam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.
Wolfe is looking to take a break and control but LaBam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LaBam seems a little lost for a moment, as Wolfe dominates the positioning.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
LaBam is looking for a sweep.
Wolfe controls the position from side control.
Damian Wolfe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Damian Wolfe wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wolfe gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolfe is staying tight to LaBam's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Viva LaBam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Wolfe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wolfe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Wolfe!
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RATING
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