PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kye Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Eddie Wolf enters the cage!

Rush
vs
Wolf

195 cm
25
271 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
26
261 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kye Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush throws a nice looking combination but Wolf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Wolf clinches.
Rush is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wolf gets underhooks to prevent Rush's takedown attempt.
Rush prevents Wolf from breaking the clinch.

Wolf wants the takedown. Rush is fighting it off but Wolf persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rush's guard against the cage.
Wolf looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rush working for submissions but it's allowed Wolf to get to half guard.
Rush is trying to maintain the position but Wolf is very close to passing his half guard.
Wolf wants to pass the guard but Rush is defending well.
Wolf not doing much here.
Wolf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rush looking for submissions off his back.
Wolf is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Rush is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Wolf stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rush moves out of range of the body kick.

Wolf changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rush looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rush throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

Wolf stands up and beckons Rush to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rush.

Wolf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rush missing with knees to the body.
Wolf prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kye Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wolf avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Wolf has clasped his hands together around Rush's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rush is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Rush's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wolf throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wolf is staying tight to Rush's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Rush's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is staying tight to Rush's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rush is trying to control Wolf's posture but Wolf avoids it.
Wolf tries to score with some ground and pound. Rush controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolf advances to full mount.
Rush wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wolf leaves Rush with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Wolf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rush manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wolf sitting in guard here, content to control.

Rush looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wolf passes into side control.
Rush wants to control but Wolf postures up.

Wolf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wolf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Wolf stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wolf forces Rush back against the cage and clinches.
Wolf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Wolf has picked Rush up - he's going for a ride! Wolf dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Rush looking for subs from the bottom but Wolf mounts him!
Wolf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rush is desperately trying to improve his position but Wolf has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Wolf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rush is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wolf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wolf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rush keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rush blocking the ground and pound.
Rush keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wolf throwing strikes here but Rush is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wolf avoids the attempt from Rush to control.
Wolf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rush bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush preventing the sweep.

Rush has gone for a leg lock! Wolf slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rush's guard.
Rush trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Rush has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wolf is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rush sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wolf decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rush moves out of range of the body kick.
Rush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolf as he jumps to the side.

Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
Wolf is trying to break the clinch but Rush has him pressed against the cage.
Wolf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rush.

Wolf gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Rush is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Wolf gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rush misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wolf moves into the clinch.

Wolf pulls guard.

Rush is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wolf is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wolf has escaped and now he's on top!
Wolf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Wolf gets to his feet - Rush follows without any prompting.
Rush slips under a jab from Wolf.

Wolf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolf tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rush knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rush makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rush is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolf is aware though and is defending well.
Wolf stays in close to Rush's body and controls the position.

Rush looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rush keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Rush looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rush throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wolf escapes and throws Rush's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Wolf taking a breather here.
Rush is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wolf throwing shots but Rush is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rush actively working from the bottom here.
Wolf moves nicely into side control.
Kye Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie Wolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rush trying to remain calm as Wolf controls from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wolf 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Wolf!