PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Wolf (ranked 3674 p4p, 441 weight class) and Blaine Callaghan (ranked 5507 p4p, 580 weight class). Callaghan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Foggy Dew. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wolf
vs
Callaghan

170 cm
20
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

FRESH Inc. (10%)

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blaine Callaghan!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Callaghan is fending him off so far but Wolf persists. Nope, Callaghan circles away and we're back to standing.

Wolf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Callaghan is looking to stand up but Wolf isn't so interested in that idea.
Wolf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolf prevents Callaghan from getting back to his feet.
Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Callaghan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Callaghan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Callaghan keeps moving.
Wolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf is working hard here to advance position.
Callaghan wants to stand but Wolf is controlling the position.
Wolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Callaghan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Wolf changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Callaghan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Wolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Callaghan, who protects the arm well.
Callaghan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wolf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wolf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Callaghan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wolf's guard! Nice work there by Callaghan!
Wolf has control of Callaghan's left arm, preventing Callaghan from doing any damage.
Wolf has a closed guard, preventing Callaghan from standing up.

Wolf working for a triangle but Callaghan defends it easily.

Wolf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Callaghan wants to stand but Wolf is controlling his posture from full guard.

Wolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Callaghan defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is controlling Callaghan's posture.
Callaghan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wolf is proving hard to escape from.

Wolf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Callaghan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Callaghan is looking to stand up but Wolf won't let him.

Wolf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Wolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Callaghan defends well.
Callaghan wanted to stand there but Wolf had control of the position.

That's four 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.

Callaghan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wolf, up you get!
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Callaghan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Callaghan stuffs the takedown.
Callaghan slaps away a takedown attempt from Wolf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Wolf backs off Callaghan throws a huge counter combo but Wolf manages to avoid it all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callaghan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolf somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blaine Callaghan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wolf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Callaghan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blaine Callaghan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolf moves out of range of the body kick.
Wolf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Callaghan swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Callaghan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wolf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callaghan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolf somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf looks for a takedown but Callaghan sprawls well.
Callaghan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Callaghan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callaghan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolf somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf fails to land the takedown.
Callaghan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wolf with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Callaghan. No joy for Wolf on that attempt.
Wolf fails to land the takedown.
Wolf shoots for a takedown but Callaghan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wolf has a takedown stuffed.
Callaghan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blaine Callaghan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Callaghan works over Wolf's head and body with a nice combination.
Julius Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wolf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Callaghan wants to stand up but Wolf is controlling him.
Callaghan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Callaghan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Callaghan is looking to stand up but Wolf isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wolf drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Callaghan dives on top into guard.

Callaghan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Wolf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Callaghan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Wolf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Callaghan wanted to stand there but Wolf had control of the position.
Wolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Callaghan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wolf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Callaghan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches up with Callaghan, looking for a takedown. Wolf pushes Callaghan against the cage but Callaghan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wolf misses with a takedown
and Callaghan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Callaghan's waist but Callaghan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wolf off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wolf.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Callaghan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Callaghan to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callaghan throws a right and a left that Wolf avoids nicely.
Wolf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blaine Callaghan 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! This is the final round!

Callaghan misses with a series of wild punches.
Callaghan swinging wildly here.
Wolf moves out of range as Callaghan strikes.
Wolf has a takedown stuffed.
Wolf needs to keep his hands up - Callaghan had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan misses with an uppercut. Wolf saw that one coming.
Wolf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wolf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wolf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Callaghan wants to get back to his feet but Wolf drags him back down.

Wolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Callaghan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wolf controlling from side mount.
Julius Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Wolf are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Wolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Callaghan, who protects the arm well.
Wolf lands a nice forearm strike.

Wolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Callaghan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wolf is trying to get an arm triangle but Callaghan is defending well.

Wolf tries for a kimura but Callaghan is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolf lands an elbow.
An elbow from Wolf crashes against the mat.

Wolf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wolf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Wolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four 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.
Callaghan is trying to get back to his feet.

Wolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Julius Wolf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolf prevents Callaghan from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf throws a strike aimed at the side of Callaghan's head but Callaghan avoids it well.

Wolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Callaghan, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Callaghan wants to get back to his feet but Wolf drags him back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Wolf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Callaghan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Blaine Callaghan!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Blaine Callaghan!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Blaine Callaghan!

Blaine Callaghan wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Blaine Callaghan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Julius Wolf was interviewed post fight and said 'Gotta give The Viper credit. He came at me with all he had and I was just off my game tonight. I think we need a 3rd Battle to settle this War. Wolf vs Viper III!'.