PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atha Wolf (ranked 2342 p4p, 224 weight class) and Master Roshi (ranked 2328 p4p, 221 weight class). Master Roshi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Wolf
vs
Roshi

183 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
28
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atha Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Roshi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wolf clinches.
Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Roshi.
Roshi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Roshi misses with a takedown attempt - Wolf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wolf tries to clinch but Roshi is having none of it.

Wolf clinches up against the cage.
Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Roshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Roshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roshi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roshi's coach down at BimmerHaus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Roshi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Wolf has double underhooks.
Roshi tries to score a body lock takedown but Wolf shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Atha Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Roshi.
Roshi has Wolf pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wolf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roshi is trying to drag Wolf to the mat but Wolf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wolf working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roshi can't get the takedown.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roshi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wolf is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf fails to land.
Roshi tries for a takedown but Wolf manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshi wants a takedown but no success here.
Wolf stops a takedown attempt from Roshi.
Roshi goes for a takedown attempt but Wolf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roshi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolf swivels and escapes.
Atha Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Wolf clinches up with Roshi and pushes him back against the cage.
Roshi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roshi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wolf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roshi is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Roshi.
Wolf working aggressively here.
Roshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolf misses with some punches.
Roshi has Wolf pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wolf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atha Wolf dominated that round.
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.

Roshi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Wolf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wolf pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roshi can do to turn this around?
Roshi looking for a takedown.
Atha Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Roshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Roshi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wolf avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshi tries for a takedown but Wolf manages to get underhooks.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Roshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf misses with some punches.
Wolf misses with some punches.
Roshi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wolf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roshi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wolf misses with some punches.
Roshi tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atha Wolf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wolf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roshi backwards.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roshi is trying to drag Wolf to the mat but Wolf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roshi tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wolf pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolf.
Roshi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Wolf clinches with his opponent.
Roshi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wolf after a bit of a struggle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolf prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atha Wolf dominated that second round.
That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nice takedown defense from Wolf. No joy for Roshi on that attempt.
Roshi shoots in for a takedown but Wolf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wolf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atha Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roshi shoots in but no luck this time.
Wolf is looking to counter punch.
Atha Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Roshi.

Wolf gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wolf.
Roshi is working for takedown but Wolf is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roshi's efforts to push away.
Roshi tries for a takedown but Wolf manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Wolf.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolf.
Roshi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Master Roshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
Roshi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Roshi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshi wants a takedown.
Roshi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Roshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Roshi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolf tries to avoid it but Roshi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolf to the ground. Wolf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Roshi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roshi darts in looking for a takedown but Wolf gets double underhooks and turns Roshi into the cage.
Master Roshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Wolf clinches up against the cage.
Wolf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roshi wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roshi tries for a takedown but Wolf manages to get underhooks.
Roshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roshi blocks an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf stops a takedown attempt from Roshi.
Roshi blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atha Wolf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wolf has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atha Wolf!
Atha Wolf seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.