PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucien Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Roy Jones - Can't be touched. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Wolf
vs
West

174 cm
26
174 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
184 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lucien Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew West!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West lands a two punch combo.
West misses with a head kick.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
West fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
West looks to land a combination but Wolf avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for West.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wolf.
West lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolf circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from West.
Wolf moves forwards but West connects with a nice, crisp jab.
West lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
West cracks Wolf with a right hand to the side of the head.
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Wolf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West throws a right and a left that Wolf avoids nicely.
West scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Wolf gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wolf is looking for a kimura here.
Wolf passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf working away.
West tries to improve position but can't.
Wolf tries to move into full mount but can't pass West's legs.
West wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on West's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wolf is trying to get an arm triangle but West is defending well.

Wolf tries for a kimura but West is defending well.
West is looking to reverse the position.
Wolf trying to control the position but West is working away.
West is trying to control Wolf's posture but Wolf avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West is trying to improve his position.
West tries to control but Wolf manages to take his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wolf is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on West's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wolf gets his hands free as West looks to control.
West tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
West is in all sorts of trouble here.
West manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wolf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wolf thows a huge punch but West dodges it nicely.
Wolf content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Wolf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. West doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wolf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew West dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

West misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from West misses.
Wolf drops down looking for a counter takedown but West sprawls and moves away.
West scores with a spinning back kick!
Wolf throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf misses with a looping left.
West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolf tries to counter with a takedown but West is quick to defend against it.
Lucien Wolf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for Wolf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolf throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West throws a nice looking combination but Wolf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
West lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wolf dodges the punch combination from West.
Wolf tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrew West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Wolf gets a double leg takedown into West's guard.

West has his feet on Wolf's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West feints and then cracks Wolf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolf down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wolf. Wolf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
West will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West connects with a right hand. Wolf shakes it off.
Wolf wants to clinch.
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! West slams his shin into Wolf's torso.
West moves out of range as Wolf strikes.
Andrew West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
West scores with a one two! Wolf had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wolf throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing.
Wolf throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
Wolf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wolf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice combination there by West.
West throws a right and a left that Wolf avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Wolf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf is looking to clinch.
West unleashes a big counter combination but Wolf bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
West has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
West fails to land with a series of punches.
Andrew West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
Wolf throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease.
West swinging wildly here.
West throws a right hand that Wolf ducks under and follows up with a left that Wolf also avoids with ease.
Wolf half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wolf dodges the punch combination from West.
Wolf tries to counter with a takedown but West is quick to defend against it.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolf drops down looking for a counter takedown but West sprawls and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing.
Wolf drops down looking for a counter takedown but West sprawls and moves away.
West with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

West looks to land a combination but Wolf avoids it well.
Wolf changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
West stalks Wolf and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wolf's face. Wolf staggers backwards, shaken.
West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
West lands with a thumping leg kick.
West changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
West connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Wolf down.
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
West throws a hook but Wolf blocks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wolf.
West is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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!
West dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolf. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf dodges the punch combination from West.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West scores with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheers as West lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wolf doesn't seem phased though.
West shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wolf eats them both and turns towards West to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
West misses with a double jab

so Wolf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

West kicks Wolf off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf throws a body punch but West moves out of range.

Wolf rushes West and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is trying to drag West to the mat but West just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
West lands the left hand.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wolf appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wolf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from West, right into the meat.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
West looks to land a combination but Wolf avoids it well.
Lucien Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolf drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
West throws a right and a left that Wolf avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from West.
Wolf attempts a counter takedown but West avoids it well and moves away.
West thuds his right hand into Wolf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wolf 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 has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wolf slips a jab and a cross from West.
Wolf is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
West misses with a few strikes there.
Wolf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucien Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West lands a nice shot to the body.
West scores with a sloppy right hand. Wolf should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolf throws out the jab.
Wolf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf takes one to the side of the head.
Wolf takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wolf steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from West. That one must have hurt.
Andrew West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
West fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got West 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew West!
After the fight, Andrew West was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.