PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holgersson's entrance music is Theme. A fine choice. Hugo Wolf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Holgersson
vs
Wolf

169 cm
30
157 lbs
19 - 15 - 0

170 cm
33
158 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holgersson darts in and clinches Wolf up against the cage.
Holgersson missing with knees to the body.
Wolf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holgersson prevents it.
Holgersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Wolf works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Wolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holgersson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf has managed to get both his arms back between Holgersson's legs - danger averted.
Wolf preventing the sweep.
Wolf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wolf postures up and lands a big shot to Holgersson's brow.
Holgersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolf preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Holgersson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Holgersson working for a triangle but Wolf defends it easily.
Wolf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolf throws a big right hand that misses.
Holgersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Holgersson, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf working some strikes from top position.
Holgersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.

Holgersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wolf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wolf stopping the sweep attempt from Holgersson.
Holgersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wolf manages to get himself to full guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wolf is on top in guard.

Wolf throws a big elbow that misses.
Holgersson trying to keep a closed guard but Wolf is proving a slippery customer.
Wolf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Holgersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wolf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Holgersson is trying to keep Wolf in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolf works over Holgersson with some ground and pound from guard.
Holgersson keeping full guard, as Wolf tries to pass.
Wolf is in close to Holgersson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holgersson looking to control.
Holgersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holgersson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolf's head.

Holgersson is working for a submission of some sort.
Wolf controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holgersson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Holgersson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holgersson tries to pass to full mount but Wolf defends it.
Wolf is trying to maintain the position but Holgersson is very close to passing his half guard.
Holgersson trying to control from half guard but Wolf is working away.
Holgersson is nestled in close to Wolf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wolf keeping hold of Holgersson's head, controlling as best he can.
Holgersson prevents Wolf from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf keeps working.
Wolf wants to control but Holgersson is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolf.
Wolf has Holgersson pulled in close to control his posture.
Holgersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Holgersson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holgersson wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wolf 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nils Holgersson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Holgersson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wolf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Holgersson lands a takedown into guard.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Holgersson is working Wolf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wolf wants to stand and escape but Holgersson is having none of it.
Wolf 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.
Holgersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wolf has momentary wrist control but Holgersson slips an elbow through the middle.
Nils Holgersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf pulls Holgersson in to control the position.
Wolf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holgersson manages to get himself to full guard.

Holgersson seems keen to control Wolf's posture.
Wolf is working Holgersson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
Wolf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holgersson 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.

Holgersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wolf has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Warriors . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Holgersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolf lands a couple of elbows.
Wolf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wolf working some strikes from top position.

Holgersson is rocked!
Wolf loads up on a big left hand. Holgersson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Wolf looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Holgersson can't hide his disappointment, as Wolf celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Wolf!
During a confident post fight interview, Hugo Wolf thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Nils Holgersson spoke after the fight, saying 'Fyfan!'.