PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter Wolf is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dos Santos
vs
Wolf

175 cm
26
143 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

162 cm
26
130 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alfredo Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Wolf.
Wolf thuds his right hand into Dos Santos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dos Santos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dos Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Santos somewhat.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf jabs Dos Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dos Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Wolf.
Wolf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wolf lands a head shot.
Wolf throws a one two combo.

Dos Santos is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dos Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Wolf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wolf misses with a series of wild punches.
Wolf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wolf throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.
Wolf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wolf throws a nice looking combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wolf lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wolf throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.
Wolf cracks Dos Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Wolf. Those never looked like landing.

Wolf has Dos Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wolf walks away with a smile on his face. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfredo Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wolf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dos Santos's head backwards.
Wolf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Wolf rushes Dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wolf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Wolf manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf scores with a jab to the body.
Walter Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Wolf misses.
Wolf tries to bum rush Dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wolf fails to land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf throws a right and a left that both miss.

Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
Dos Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolf defends it nicely.
Wolf scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
Wolf throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.
Dos Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Wolf gets double underhooks and turns Dos Santos into the cage.
Wolf has had enough of the clinch but Dos Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Wolf is trying to force a seperation but Dos Santos has the dominant position.
Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but Wolf has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wolf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos jumps guard but Wolf turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dos Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wolf smiles and moves away.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
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!
Wolf displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Wolf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dos Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dos Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wolf's waist but Wolf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dos Santos off to one side.
Dos Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wolf feints a jab promting Dos Santos to slip. Wolf then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dos Santos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wolf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dos Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Wolf.
Wolf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Wolf.
Dos Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolf.
Wolf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dos Santos's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wolf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wolf digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
Wolf connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos's belly button to the back.
Dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
Wolf lands a nice shot that snaps Dos Santos's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wolf.
Wolf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dos Santos rather than just go for the knockout.
Wolf throws a nice looking combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Wolf. Those never looked like landing.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Wolf shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfredo Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Wolf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Nice straight punches there by Wolf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolf.
Dos Santos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wolf slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wolf is breathing heavily.
Wolf scores with a nice strike.
Wolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws a series of punches but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Wolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
Wolf digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dos Santos. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wolf lands a body shot.
Dos Santos walks into a left hand.
Wolf throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from Wolf.
Dos Santos shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws a combination. Dos Santos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Walter Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dos Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walter Wolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolf lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wolf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos takes one to the chin there.
Wolf lands with a nice combination. Dos Santos backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dos Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wolf!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dos Santos advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Wolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Santos.
Wolf lands a head shot.
Dos Santos goes for a double leg but Wolf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wolf continues to drive forward.
Dos Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wolf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wolf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dos Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Wolf shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfredo Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Wolf gets underhooks to prevent Dos Santos's takedown attempt.

Wolf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wolf lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wolf.
Wolf scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dos Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolf misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf swinging wildly here.
Wolf jabs Dos Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Santos.
Wolf lands a nice shot to the body.
Dos Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dos Santos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wolf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wolf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wolf duly obliges.
Alfredo Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws a series of punches but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch but Wolf is avoiding it.

Wolf has closed the distance and engaged Dos Santos in a clinch.
Wolf prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Wolf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wolf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dos Santos fails to pull guard.
Wolf stops a takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Wolf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dos Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Wolf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wolf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dos Santos at a distance.
Dos Santos walks into a straight right hand from Wolf.
Dos Santos goes for a double leg but Wolf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wolf continues to drive forward.

Wolf breaks from the clinch.
Wolf misses with a two punch combination.
Wolf scores with a nice right hand.
Dos Santos needs to keep his hands up - Wolf had a free shot at his head there.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolf connects with a body shot.
Wolf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Wolf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wolf wants it to stay on the feet.

Wolf clinches up with Dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wolf just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wolf lands a body shot.
Wolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wolf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wolf walks away with a smile on his face. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf scores with a shot to the body.
Wolf lands with a good body shot.
Wolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dos Santos back to the cage. Wolf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dos Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wolf's waist but Wolf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dos Santos off to one side.
Wolf lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wolf 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

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