PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Wulfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Wulfe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zedong
vs
Wulfe

185 cm
25
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mao Zedong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Wulfe!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulfe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wulfe throws a shot to the body.
Wulfe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A cross from Wulfe lands.
Wulfe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zedong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wulfe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Wulfe.
Wulfe throws a right hand that Zedong ducks under and follows up with a left that Zedong also avoids with ease.
Zedong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zedong shoots for a double leg takedown but Wulfe sprawls well. He's pushed Zedong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zedong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wulfe throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Wulfe.
Wulfe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wulfe scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulfe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zedong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wulfe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zedong somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mao Zedong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zedong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decent striking displayed by Wulfe there.
Wulfe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zedong rather than just go for the knockout.
Wulfe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Zedong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wulfe to the ground. Zedong is now in Wulfe's guard.
Zedong postures up in Wulfe's guard and throws a big left but Wulfe blocks it.
Wulfe trying to control the position.
Wulfe keeping moving, preventing Zedong from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wulfe managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong passes Wulfe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zedong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wulfe keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zedong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Zedong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wulfe sees it coming and defends easily.
Zedong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Wulfe is defending against the submission attempts here by Zedong.

Zedong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wulfe keeps working.
Wulfe is looking to control Zedong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wulfe avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zedong trying to mount his opponent but Wulfe defends it.
Zedong controlling the pace.
Zedong trying to control from half guard but Wulfe is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wulfe throws a series of strikes that have Zedong backpedaling.
Wulfe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wulfe misses with the combination.
Zedong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wulfe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zedong.
Zedong shoots in but no luck this time.
A right-left combo lands from Wulfe.
Wulfe scores with a jab to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wulfe scores with a shot to the body.
James Wulfe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wulfe scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Wulfe slaps away a takedown attempt from Zedong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Wulfe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Wulfe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wulfe lands a nice shot to the body.
Wulfe connects with a body shot.
Zedong shoots in looking for a takedown but Wulfe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zedong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wulfe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wulfe throws a combination. Zedong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wulfe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zedong doesn't seem bothered though.
Mao Zedong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Wulfe there.
Zedong takes one to the chin there.
Zedong walks into a straight right hand from Wulfe.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wulfe. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wulfe throws a series of punches but Zedong moves out of range.
Wulfe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wulfe works Zedong's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong walks into a jab.
Wulfe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wulfe works Zedong's body with a nice hook.
Zedong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wulfe swivels and escapes.
Wulfe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zedong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mao Zedong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Wulfe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wulfe scores with a body shot.
Zedong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wulfe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zedong somewhat.
Zedong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong throws a right and a left that Wulfe avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wulfe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wulfe connects with a body shot.
Wulfe lands a right hook to the body.
Wulfe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zedong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zedong closes the distance and clinches up with Wulfe, looking for a takedown. Zedong pushes Wulfe against the cage but Wulfe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zedong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horrible takedown by Zedong or perhaps it was just good defense by Wulfe which made him look bad.
Wulfe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Wulfe. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Danga de danga de dang - Wulfe scores with a four punch combination!
Wulfe lands with a nice body punch.
Zedong fails to land the takedown.
Zedong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wulfe.
Wulfe catches Zedong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zedong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wulfe looks to land a combination. Zedong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wulfe is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wulfe lands a jab.
Wulfe digs a good body shot into Zedong's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wulfe's waist but Wulfe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zedong off to one side.
Wulfe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wulfe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wulfe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zedong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zedong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wulfe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wulfe lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Wulfe. Beautiful body shot.
Wulfe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zedong is defended easily by Wulfe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Wulfe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wulfe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wulfe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wulfe scores with a three punch combo!
Wulfe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wulfe digs a good body shot into Zedong's ribs.
Wulfe lands a slapping body shot.
Zedong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wulfe clobbers Zedong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zedong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wulfe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wulfe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong walks into a stiff left hand from Wulfe.
Wulfe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wulfe lands a lovely overhand right.
Zedong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wulfe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zedong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wulfe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wulfe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zedong under the eye.
Zedong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wulfe.
Wulfe lands a right hook to the body.
Wulfe connects with a body shot.
Wulfe throws a series of strikes that have Zedong backpedaling.
Wulfe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wulfe sizes up Zedong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulfe lands a slapping body shot.
Wulfe scores with a sloppy right hand. Zedong should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Wulfe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zedong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zedong shoots in looking for a takedown but Wulfe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zedong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mao Zedong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wulfe throws a shot to the body.
Wulfe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zedong momentarily.
Wulfe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wulfe tests Zedong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wulfe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wulfe lands with a straight right. Zedong didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulfe lands a body shot.
Wulfe lands a jab to Zedong's midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wulfe!
Wulfe works the jab nicely.
Wulfe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zedong backs up against the cage.
James Wulfe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wulfe.
Zedong misses with a takedown attempt - Wulfe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zedong fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab from Wulfe.
James Wulfe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wulfe lands a nice shot that snaps Zedong's head back.
Zedong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wulfe digs a good hook to Zedong's body.
Wulfe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zedong at a distance.
Wulfe lands a right hook to the body.
Zedong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wulfe is fending him off so far but Zedong persists. Nope, Wulfe circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Wulfe both land. Nice combination.
Zedong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zedong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wulfe lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Wulfe as Zedong shoots in.
Wulfe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mao Zedong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wulfe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Wulfe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wulfe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Wulfe!
James Wulfe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.