PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arran Balthazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wolf
vs
Balthazar

185 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

181 cm
29
191 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arran Balthazar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balthazar misses with a low kick.
Balthazar slips a jab and a cross from Wolf.
Balthazar lands a nice shot that snaps Wolf's head back.
Wolf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Balthazar ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
Wolf scores with a punch to the head.
Wolf misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Wolf.
A jab from Wolf does it's job there.
Balthazar throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Balthazar doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolf circles away.
Balthazar connects with a leg kick. Wolf looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wolf throws a poor cross that misses
letting Balthazar counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolf fires out a quick counter leg kick but Balthazar just manages to avoid it.
Wolf moves away from the strike by Balthazar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balthazar staying out of range there.
Wolf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Balthazar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.

Balthazar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wolf tries to circle away but Balthazar has him pinned against the cage.
Balthazar pushes Wolf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Balthazar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Balthazar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balthazar backwards.
Balthazar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wolf lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balthazar.
Balthazar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wolf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balthazars head.
Balthazar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balthazars head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf is trying to break the clinch but Balthazar is controlling him.
Wolf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balthazar has him pressed against the cage.
Wolf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Balthazar blocks a body shot from Wolf.
Balthazar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Balthazar tries to work over Wolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balthazar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wolf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wolf tries to throw a body punch but Balthazar avoids it by throwing Wolf back against the cage.
Wolf lands a hook that snaps the head of Balthazar backwards.
Balthazar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf gets through Balthazar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wolf tries to circle away but Balthazar has him pinned against the cage.
Wolf blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balthazar.
Balthazar misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Balthazar.
Wolf lands with a left to the head.
Balthazar misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf working hard to break the clinch.
Wolf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wolf scores with a hook to the body.
Balthazar misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Wolf breaks from the clinch.
Balthazar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolf circles away quickly and effectively.
Balthazar tries to clinch up but Wolf circles away and keeps his distance.
Balthazar misses with an uppercut
and Wolf counters with a series of strikes. Balthazar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Balthazar tries to land a body kick
and Wolf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balthazar misses with a jab to the body
and Wolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balthazar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.

Balthazar instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Balthazar throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf avoids a wild elbow strike from Balthazar.
Wolf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolf.
Balthazar's coach down at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Balthazar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Balthazar blocking some punches.
Balthazar lands an elbow inside.
Wolf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolf avoids the elbow strike from Balthazar, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wolf.
Wolf blocks an elbow strike.
Wolf lands a nice shot to the body.
Balthazar misses with an elbow over the top.
Balthazar scores with a shot to the side of Wolf's head.
Wolf dodges an elbow strike from Balthazar.
Balthazar misses with a punch to the body.
Balthazar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wolf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Adrian Wolf will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wolf dips to his left and cracks Balthazar with an uppercut!
Wolf slips under a jab.
Balthazar loads up on a big right hand but Wolf slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Wolf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolf.
Balthazar misses the shot to the body.
Balthazar throws a big shot that misses.
Balthazar misses with an uppercut. Wolf saw that one coming.
A low kick from Wolf misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That kick from Wolf tenderised Balthazar's leg. Balthazar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balthazar tries to clinch up
letting Wolf counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balthazar connects with a crisp jab.
Wolf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wolf.
No joy there for Wolf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balthazar misses with a left hand
and Wolf counters with a straight right hand.
Balthazar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wolf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balthazar's head.
Balthazar throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Balthazar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balthazar loads up on a big right hand but Wolf slips the punch.
Wolf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Balthazar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wolf is able to avoid easily.
Balthazar wants to clinch up but Wolf keeps it at a distance.
Wolf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wolf looks to land a left hand but Balthazar moved out of range nicely.
Wolf throws a jab when Balthazar was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balthazar looks for the body kick but Wolf saw that one coming.
Wolf moves out of range of the strikes.
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 is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Balthazar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balthazar misses the shot to the body.
Wolf throws a sloppy head kick and Balthazar moves out of range easily.
Balthazar unleashes a big counter combination but Wolf bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wolf missing with a left hand there. Balthazar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balthazar throws out a counter right but Wolf avoids it with no problem.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses.
Balthazar thinks about the counter body kick.
Balthazar tries to clinch up.
Wolf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balthazar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolf looks to throw the jab but Balthazar is out of range.
Balthazar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wolfs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Balthazar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wolf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf works over Balthazar's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Balthazar does no damage.
Wolf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wolf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Balthazar! But no joy.
Balthazar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolf is looking for a counter combo.
Wolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balthazar throws out the jab.
Balthazar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wolf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balthazar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wolf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolf throws a leg kick but Balthazar checks it.
Balthazar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolf. Wolf obviously looking to wear him down.
Some wild striking there from Balthazar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balthazar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Balthazar takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balthazar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Balthazar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Balthazar misses with a straight right.
Balthazar misses the shot to the body.
Balthazar throws a leg kick which misses Wolf's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolf tries to avoid it.
Wolf steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Balthazar. That one must have hurt.
Nice body punch from Wolf.
Balthazar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wolf is looking to counter with a body kick.
A combination from Balthazar does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adrian Wolf will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Wolf swings for the body but Balthazar moves out of range.
Balthazar throws the kick towards the body but Wolf avoids it.
Wolf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wolf shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Balthazar eats them both and turns towards Wolf to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Balthazar scoring well with a low kick there.
Arran Balthazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balthazar swings widly with a right hand
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balthazar looks to land a right hand but Wolf moved out of range.
Balthazar throws a shot from downtown. Wolf moves away and avoids it.
Wolf looks to land a right hand but Balthazar moved out of range.
Wolf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Balthazar.
A quick step to the side and Wolf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Wolf misses its intended target.
Balthazar connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balthazar throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolf defending well as Balthazar loads up on a big left hand.
Balthazar swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Wolf misses the target.
Adrian Wolf is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolf scores with a jab. Balthazar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Balthazar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolf. That did some damage!
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balthazar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolf throws a nice looking combination but Balthazar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balthazar is trying to counter with his kicks.
Balthazar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wolf throws a body kick that misses
and Wolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Balthazar tenderised Wolf's leg. Wolf is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Balthazar misses.
Wolf staying out of range there.
Arran Balthazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Wolf.
Balthazar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wolf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wolf is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf throws a body punch but Balthazar moves out of range.
Balthazar thinks about the counter body kick.
Balthazar is looking to clinch but Wolf is avoiding it.
Wolf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
Balthazar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Balthazar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wolf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Balthazar's head backwards.
Balthazar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wolf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balthazar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wolf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balthazar misses with a combination
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balthazar throws an overhand right that lands on Wolf's shoulder, as Wolf tries to avoid the shot.
Wolf tries to work over Balthazar's front leg with a kick but Balthazar checks it.
Balthazar tries to land a front kick but Wolf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Balthazar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Wolf.
Balthazar moves out of range of the leg kick from Wolf.
Balthazar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wolf lands with a good body shot.
Balthazar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wolf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balthazar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Balthazar.
It looked like Wolf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Balthazar.
Balthazar tries to land a front kick but Wolf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Wolf misses the target.
Balthazar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Balthazar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolf takes a swing at Balthazar's ribcage but misses.
Balthazar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balthazar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wolf at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balthazar is looking to clinch but Wolf is avoiding it.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balthazar.
Wolf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Balthazar lands the left hand.
Balthazar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Balthazar responds with a good body kick, but Wolf manages to step out the way in time.
Balthazar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wolf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adrian Wolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balthazar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arran Balthazar.
I think Wolf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Wolf!
A very excited looking Adrian Wolf made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.