PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Storm had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Storm
vs
Wolfe

195 cm
23
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 Montreal, Johnny Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Storm scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wolfe is trying to maintain the position but Storm is very close to passing his half guard.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep. Storm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Storm is taking a breather. Wolfe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Storm is trying to control. Wolfe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Johnny Storm just wasn't active enough.

Storm looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Storm wants to get up but he can't break Wolfe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Storm wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm throws a strike but Wolfe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wolfe throws a big right hand that misses.
Wolfe wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wolfe on the ground.
Wolfe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to stand but Wolfe is controlling the position.
Wolfe works over Storm with some ground and pound from guard.
Storm wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolfe trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Storm is breathing heavily.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Wolfe wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wolfe fails to land the takedown.
Wolfe throws a lazy uppercut

and Storm counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm postures up and lands a big shot to Wolfe's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Storm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Storm looking to sit in guard and control but Wolfe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Wolfe from controlling successfully.
Wolfe wanted to stand there but Storm had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Wolfe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Storm is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wolfe, into his guard.
Storm sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wolfe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Storm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Storm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wolfe fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Wolfe or perhaps it was just good defense by Storm which made him look bad.
Wolfe fails with the takedown

and Storm counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnny Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wolfe.
Storm is working Wolfe over against the cage.

Storm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Storm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Storm lands in his opponent's guard.
Storm trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
Storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolfe swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Wolfe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Storm looking to pass the guard.
Storm trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wolfe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wolfe preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wolfe's guard.
Storm throws an elbow that misses. Wolfe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Storm's guard. Nice move by Wolfe!
Storm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolfe trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Wolfe being controlled here momentarily.
Wolfe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wolfe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wolfe with a flurry of punches that miss.

Wolfe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wolfe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Storm controlling Wolfe's posture.
Wolfe wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wolfe has his takedown stuffed

and Storm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Storm.
Storm gets underhooks to prevent Wolfe's takedown attempt.
Storm lands a damaging elbow.

Storm lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Storm dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Storm shoots for a takedown but Wolfe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Storm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wolfe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Storm has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wolfe avoiding damage as Storm throws knees to the body.
Storm is pushing Wolfe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wolfe is trying to drag Storm to the mat but Storm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right hook to the body lands for Storm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnny Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wolfe.

Storm jumps guard.
Storm pulls Wolfe in close to his closed guard and prevents Wolfe from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Wolfe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wolfe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wolfe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wolfe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Storm wants to stand but Wolfe is controlling the position.

Wolfe drops back looking for a leg! Storm is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Storm manages to kick Wolfe off! Wolfe jumps back into Storm's guard.

Wolfe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Storm dives on top into guard.
Wolfe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Storm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wolfe's head.
Storm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Storm looking to sit in guard and control but Wolfe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm controls Wolfe momentarily but Wolfe frees himself.
Wolfe wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Johnny Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolfe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Wolfe from controlling successfully.
Wolfe throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Storm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Storm!