PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tadeusz Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ostrowski
vs
Wolfe

150 cm
25
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
135 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Sparta Fightware

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tadeusz Ostrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski delivers a nice body kick.
Ostrowski throws a nice looking combination but Wolfe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolfe fails to land the takedown.
Ostrowski misses with a wild body shot.
Wolfe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski swings for the body but Wolfe moves out of range.
Wolfe slips a straight right by Ostrowski.

Ostrowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wolfe was covering up waiting for the punch and Ostrowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Wolfe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ostrowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ostrowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ostrowski chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Ostrowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ostrowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfe is keeping the position for now.
Wolfe tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Wolfe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ostrowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ostrowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Wolfe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ostrowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ostrowski trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wolfe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe can't keep his opponent in guard - Ostrowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Wolfe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ostrowski pulls his head out easily.
Wolfe looks winded!
Ostrowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ostrowski slips a nice elbow through Wolfe's hands, connecting with Wolfe's forehead.
Ostrowski wants to take a breather but Wolfe is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfe wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ostrowski lands a nice short elbow.
Wolfe wants to improve his position but Ostrowski is controlling well.
Ostrowski is keen to just control but Wolfe is a slippery customer.
Wolfe is looking to improve his position.

Ostrowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Ostrowski is working for a kimura but Wolfe is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ostrowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wolfe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Ostrowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolfe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ostrowski.

Ostrowski is looking for a kimura here.

Wolfe actively working from the bottom here.

Ostrowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe tries to roll over but Ostrowski keeps him under control.

Ostrowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Ostrowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wolfe is just riding it out for now. Ostrowski eventually gives up the hold.
Wolfe is refusing to be controlled, as Ostrowski sits in half guard.

Wolfe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep. Ostrowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ostrowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolfe moves away.
Ostrowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wolfe under the eye.
Ostrowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolfe's sensitive parts.
Ostrowski loads up on a big right hand but Wolfe slips the punch.
Wolfe checks the leg kick.
Wolfe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wolfe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Ostrowski with a nice cross.
A jab from Ostrowski finds it's way through Wolfe's defenses.

Wolfe gets caught flat footed, as Ostrowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ostrowski cracks Wolfe with a solid left hand.

Wolfe working for a triangle but Ostrowski defends it easily.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.

Wolfe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ostrowski trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.

Wolfe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ostrowski defends it easily.
Ostrowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ostrowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tadeusz Ostrowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ostrowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolfe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ostrowski works over Wolfe with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Ostrowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ostrowski connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ostrowski slips nicely into half guard.
Ostrowski moves into full mount! Wolfe won't be happy about that!
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!
Ostrowski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wolfe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ostrowski trying to control but Wolfe is having none of it.

Wolfe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski with a couple of short strikes.
Wolfe is looking to improve his position but Ostrowski isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski tries to control but Wolfe wriggling away.
Ostrowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ostrowski prevents Wolfe from getting the reversal.
Ostrowski lands a heavy elbow.

Ostrowski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wolfe can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ostrowski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wolfe's face.
Wolfe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ostrowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski working Wolfe over with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Ostrowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ostrowski trying to control from half guard but Wolfe is working away.

Ostrowski is working for a kimura but Wolfe is defending it quite comfortably.
Ostrowski moves into full mount! Wolfe won't be happy about that!

Wolfe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ostrowski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolfe regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tadeusz Ostrowski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Wolfe avoids a kick to the body.
Wolfe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ostrowski.
Wolfe goes for a double leg but Ostrowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ostrowski continues to drive forward.

Ostrowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tadeusz Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostrowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolfe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wolfe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolfe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ostrowski.
Wolfe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ostrowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wolfe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Wolfe tries to sprawl but Ostrowski drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski moves nicely into side control.
Wolfe tries to bench press Ostrowski off him but Ostrowski keeps the position.
Ostrowski working the ground and pound.
Ostrowski wants to control but Wolfe is keeping him busy.
Ostrowski lands a few punches from side control.
Ostrowski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ostrowski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ostrowski cracks Wolfe with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Ostrowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wolfe, who protects the arm well.
Ostrowski working the head and body with strikes.
Ostrowski lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfe is looking to reverse the position.
Ostrowski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski lands some shots froms side control.
Ostrowski landing strikes.
Wolfe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ostrowski scoring with punches and elbows.

Ostrowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ostrowski lands some shots froms side control.
Wolfe is trying to get back to half guard.

Ostrowski tries for a kimura but Wolfe is defending well.

Ostrowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wolfe has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolfe can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Ostrowski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Ostrowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ostrowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolfe can do to turn this around?

Ostrowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Ostrowski seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wolfe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tadeusz Ostrowski!
Tadeusz Ostrowski gave a mention to Sparta Fightware in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).