PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alonso Holland (ranked 9170 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Wolfe (ranked 5722 p4p, 568 weight class). Wolfe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Endurance by Any Given Day. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Holland
vs
Wolfe

164 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alonso Holland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolfe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holland circles away quickly and effectively.
Wolfe is looking to chop away at Holland's legs.
Wolfe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holland counters with a series of strikes. Wolfe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wolfe misses with a wild combination.
Wolfe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wolfe tries to bum rush Holland with a series of wild strikes but Holland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Wolfe misses

and Holland counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Holland is looking for a kimura here.

Holland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolfe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holland.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holland wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolfe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Holland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Holland seems to be working for a kimura but Wolfe defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wolfe trying to control from the bottom.
Holland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wolfe defending well though.

Holland gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Derrick Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holland really is a fat lump.
Wolfe misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Wolfe does no damage.
Wolfe misses with the body kick

and Holland counters with a shoot takedown. Wolfe fights it but they end up in guard.

Wolfe pushes Holland off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Wolfe looks to move away, Holland throws a big counter combo but Wolfe just gets out of the way.
Wolfe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holland appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Wolfe.
As Wolfe looks to move away, Holland throws a big counter combo but Wolfe just gets out of the way.
Wolfe looks winded!

Holland looking to score a takedown here. Wolfe is defending well but Holland drives through and ends up in Wolfe's guard.

Holland stands up and waves to Wolfe to follow him.
Wolfe scores with a one two! Holland had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holland checks the leg kick.
Holland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holland dodges the punch combination from Wolfe.
Holland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hollands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Holland manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wolfe on his heels. He'll look to pass Wolfe's guard now, I'm sure.
Holland wants to pass the guard but Wolfe is keeping the position.
Wolfe is trying to keep Holland in close.
Holland with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Derrick Wolfe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Wolfe stuffs the takedown attempt from Holland. Holland gets slowly back to his feet.
Holland dodges the punch combination from Wolfe.
Wolfe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wolfe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alonso Holland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolfe misses with a double jab.
Holland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland dodges the punch combination from Wolfe.
Derrick Wolfe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holland checks a leg kick.
Wolfe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe throws a combination that misses
and Holland counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wolfe misses with a wild body shot.
Derrick Wolfe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolfe misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Holland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wolfe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
Holland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wolfe as he avoids it easily.
Wolfe throws a series of punches but Holland moves out of range.
Wolfe misses with a double jab.
Holland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wolfe throws a right hand that Holland ducks under and follows up with a left that Holland also avoids with ease.
Wolfe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holland counters with a left and a right that stings Wolfe.
A combination from Wolfe does no damage.
As Wolfe looks to move away, Holland throws a big counter combo but Wolfe just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holland avoids the body shot from Wolfe.
As Wolfe looks to move away, Holland throws a big counter combo but Wolfe just gets out of the way.
Wolfe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolfe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Holland drives through and clinches with Wolfe against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolfe is pressed up against the cage. Holland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wolfe down to the mat. Wolfe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alonso Holland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe is looking to chop away at Holland's legs.
Holland is looking for a counter combo.
Wolfe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holland drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wolfe sprawls and moves away.
Holland moves in looking to clinch but Wolfe pushes him off.
Wolfe tries to land a body kick

and Holland counters with a shoot takedown. Wolfe fights it but they end up in guard.

Wolfe is working an open guard so Holland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holland.
It looked like Holland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Holland forces Wolfe back against the cage and clinches.
Holland looking for a takedown.
Holland fails to pull guard.
Holland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wolfe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Holland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolfe looks to score with a jab to the body but Holland is just out of range.
Holland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wolfe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wolfe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holland rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe misses with the body kick
and Holland counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wolfe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Holland is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wolfe's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Holland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wolfe sees it coming and defends easily.
Wolfe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holland.

Holland stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Wolfe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wolfe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolfe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Holland counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wolfe!
Wolfe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holland advances to mount.

Holland is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wolfe is surviving well by controlling Holland's body position as best he can.

Holland is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wolfe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wolfe!
Wolfe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolfe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolfe landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Wolfe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holland is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holland has escaped and now he's on top!

Wolfe is working an open guard so Holland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Wolfe. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe misses the shot to the body.
Holland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Holland has a takedown stuffed.
Wolfe misses with a kick to the body.
Wolfe motions for Holland to come forward. Wolfe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wolfe throws a jab when Holland was well out of range.
It looked like Holland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holland avoids a kick to the body.
Wolfe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Holland counter with a right hand.
Wolfe misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wolfe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wolfe defends well and Holland ends up having to push Wolfe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wolfe misses with a double jab.

Holland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wolfe, pushing him back against the cage.
Holland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wolfe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alonso Holland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe can't break the clinch.
Holland is trying to drag Wolfe to the mat but Wolfe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wolfe with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holland breaks the clinch.
Wolfe scores with a nice head shot.
Holland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolfe tries to avoid it but Holland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolfe to the ground. Wolfe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holland dives in for a single leg takedown but Wolfe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holland checks a leg kick.
Wolfe misses with a few strikes there.
Alonso Holland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derrick Wolfe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wolfe scores with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Wolfe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wolfe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Wolfe!
In his post fight interview, Derrick Wolfe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.