PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Omega
vs
Wolf

185 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Omega 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.
Omega throwing strikes from guard but Wolf blocks nicely.
Wolf trying to control the position.
Omega looking to pass the guard.
Omega won't allow Wolf to get back to his feet.
Omega has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Omega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Omega is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolf has wrist control.
Omega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolf being controlled here, momentarily.
Wolf keeping full guard, as Omega tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Wolf gets caught flat footed, as Omega shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wolf has his foot on Omega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Omega works his way back into a safe position though.
Omega looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Omega accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wolf looking to control.
Omega would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wolf is controlling Omega's posture.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Omega from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Chris Omega has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Wolf drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omega is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega keeping full guard, as Wolf tries to pass.
Wolf trying to control but Omega is working from the bottom.
Wolf with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega keeping full guard, as Wolf tries to pass.
Omega looking to control.
Wolf would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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 forces his way into half guard.
Wolf wants to stand up but Omega has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf stalling away here and it's allowed Omega to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wolf wants to get up but he can't break Omega's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Wolf stands up and waves to Omega to follow him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wolf!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolf misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Wolf dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Omega enables Wolf to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Omega manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Omega keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Wolf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far.

Omega pushes Wolf off and gets back to his feet.

Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
Omega goes for a takedown attempt but Wolf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wolf shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega is trying to control but Wolf passes into side control!
Wolf is looking to take a break and control but Omega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolf tries to stand but Omega is controlling his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Omega is looking to regain half guard here but Wolf keeps moving and retains side control.
Wolf is looking to take a break and control but Omega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Omega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wolf on the ground.
Omega is looking to reverse the position.
Omega is not content to let Wolf control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryan Wolf.
Omega avoids a punch combination nicely.

Wolf gets a clinch.

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.
Omega tries to stall but Wolf uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wolf avoiding damage as Omega throws knees to the body.

Wolf tightens his grip and picks Omega up, before dumping him to the ground. Omega manages to land in guard.
Omega keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Wolf might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Omega kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wolf stands and throws Omega's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan 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! This is the final round!

Omega tries to sprawl but Wolf drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wolf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wolf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omega tries to lock up and control but Wolf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wolf trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wolf has isolated one of Omega's arms. Omega looking to fight him off but Wolf twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Wolf!