PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Wolter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Vasara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sami Vasara has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Wolter
vs
Vasara

173 cm
33
152 lbs
15 - 13 - 2

174 cm
43
163 lbs
30 - 29 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jonas Wolter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sami Vasara!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Watson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wolter tries to land a front kick but Vasara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasara misses with a wild body shot.
Vasara slips a straight right by Wolter.
Vasara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Vasara does no damage.
Wolter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vasara throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolter.
Wolter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolter was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasara.
Vasara digs a good hook to Wolter's body.
Wolter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wolter works the jab nicely.
Vasara misses with a double jab.
Wolter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolter doesn't seem bothered though.
Vasara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wolter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vasara scrambles back to his feet.
Vasara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolter moves out of range as Vasara throws a body kick.
Wolter with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Wolter gets a takedown into half guard.
Wolter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasara won't allow Wolter to pass to mount.
Wolter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wolter is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wolter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wolter trying to control the action but Vasara is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wolter lands a nice short elbow.
Wolter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vasara wants to control but Wolter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wolter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wolter is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wolter controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wolter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wolter is looking to advance position but Vasara won't allow it.
Wolter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wolter works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasara holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wolter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vasara is working to get back to half guard.
Wolter thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vasara holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wolter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vasara wants to hold on but Wolter pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wolter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Vasara just holding on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolter looking to ground and pound but Vasara is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Wolter there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vasara is trying desperately to improve position.
Wolter sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wolter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vasara because Wolter loaded up on that one.
BOOM! Wolter connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolter with a couple of short strikes.
Wolter lands a big elbow.
Vasara holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wolter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wolter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Wolter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vasara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wolter cracks a nice hook into Vasara's ribs.
Wolter misses with a looping right.
Vasara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wolter.
Wolter throws a right hand that Vasara ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasara also avoids with ease.
Vasara checks a low kick from Wolter.
Vasara throws a push kick but Wolter slaps the foot to one side.
Wolter throws a quick inside leg kick.

Vasara tries to sprawl but Wolter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vasara's head.
Vasara wants to control but Wolter is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Wolter is trying to work for a kimura but Vasara is defending well.
Wolter is trying to control. Vasara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wolter working Vasara over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolter tries to pass to full mount but Vasara defends it.
Wolter throws a strike but Vasara avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wolter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vasara's head.
Wolter throwing strikes but missing.
Vasara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolter.
Wolter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wolter distracts Vasara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wolter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wolter misses with the ground and pound.
Wolter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wolter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vasara has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wolter but great work by Vasara.
Wolter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vasara prevents Wolter from improving his position.
Vasara wants to stand but Wolter has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Wolter wants to improve his position but Vasara is controlling well.
Wolter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jonas Wolter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vasara's guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolter pushing down on Vasara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wolter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wolter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wolter trying to pass the guard but Vasara defending well.
Wolter throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vasara to regain full guard.
Wolter wants to control from the top but Vasara keeps moving.
Vasara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wolter trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vasara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolter.
Wolter wants to control from the top but Vasara keeps moving.
Wolter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wolter pushes down on Vasara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wolter is trying to control. Vasara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vasara wants to control but Wolter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Wolter 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!

Wolter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wolter lands a nice shot that snaps Vasara's head back.
Vasara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolter.
Despite the aggression on Vasara's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Vasara forces Wolter back against the cage and clinches.

Wolter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wolter is nestled in close to Vasara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vasara has hold of Wolter's hands but Wolter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vasara is trying is best to control the position here.
Wolter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolter.
Vasara is looking to control Wolter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasara avoid being mounted?
Wolter thows a huge punch but Vasara dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasara keeps working.
Wolter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vasara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wolter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasara keeps working.
Wolter lands with a punch from half guard.
Wolter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wolter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vasara's face.
Wolter is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Vasara is rocked!
Wolter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasara can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vasara is still in real trouble! Can Wolter finish him?
Wolter postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Vasara is out cold - huge knockout for Wolter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jonas Wolter!
A relieved looking Jonas Wolter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.