PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Wolfe (ranked 6259 p4p, 724 weight class) and Ramiro Fiorentini (ranked 5779 p4p, 687 weight class). Ivan Wolfe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Wolfe
vs
Fiorentini

196 cm
21
202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramiro Fiorentini!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiorentini doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolfe circles away.
Wolfe attempts a counter takedown but Fiorentini avoids it well and moves away.

Fiorentini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fiorentini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fiorentini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wolfe.
Fiorentini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fiorentini throws a head punch that misses.
Fiorentini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fiorentini lands a nice shot to the body.
Fiorentini lands a right hand.
Fiorentini lands with a left to the head.
Fiorentini throws a head punch that misses.

Wolfe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fiorentini wants to stand and escape but instead Wolfe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Wolfe won't allow Fiorentini to get back to his feet.
Fiorentini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wolfe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fiorentini's head.
Fiorentini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolfe lands a couple of elbows.
Wolfe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fiorentini's head.
Fiorentini has momentary wrist control but Wolfe slips an elbow through the middle.
Wolfe is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Zoo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wolfe is pushing down on Fiorentini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiorentini is fighting to maintain full guard but Wolfe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wolfe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wolfe is nestled in close to Fiorentini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wolfe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fiorentini pushes Wolfe off looking to stand but Wolfe dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Wolfe there.
Wolfe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wolfe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiorentini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fiorentini has hold of Wolfe's hands but Wolfe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fiorentini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiorentini is trying to stand.
Fiorentini taking some punishment here, with Wolfe in his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wolfe is nestled in close to Fiorentini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wolfe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wolfe working the head and body with strikes.
Wolfe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wolfe working Fiorentini over with strikes.
Fiorentini has hold of Wolfe's hands but Wolfe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fiorentini is trying to stand back up but Wolfe is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiorentini taking some punishment here, with Wolfe in his half guard.
Fiorentini is staying active underneath Wolfe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wolfe lands with a punch from half guard.

Fiorentini is rocked!
Wolfe is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Fiorentini is hurt! He's hurt bad - Wolfe fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Fiorentini from any more punishment! Congratulations to Wolfe! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Wolfe!
After the fight, Ivan Wolfe 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.