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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Wolfe (ranked 4685 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 5372 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Wolfe has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe shoots in and drives through. Polo sprawls well.
Wolfe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Polo's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Polo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wolfe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wolfe advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wolfe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Polo!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe controlling his opponent.
Wolfe looking to finish Polo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Polo!
Polo tries to lock up and control but Wolfe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wolfe with shots to the head and body - Polo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wolfe prevents Polo from getting the reversal.
Wolfe with shots to the head and body - Polo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wolfe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe content just to control the position here.
Wolfe wants to finish this one by submission but Polo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wolfe.
Polo tries to reverse the position but Wolfe maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wolfe controlling from the full mount.
Wolfe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Wolfe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Polo for as long as he can get away with.
Wolfe continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolfe avoids the attempt from Polo to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Wolfe dominated that round.
That's time! Wolfe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wolfe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Polo scores with a jab to the head.
Wolfe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polo can do to turn this around?
Wolfe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Polo throws a good cross that connects.
Wolfe has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Polo scores with the left hand. Wolfe knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Polo.
Polo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Polo lands a jab to Wolfe's midsection.
Polo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Polo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Wolfe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polo lands an overhand right.
It looks like Martin Wolfe has been cut.
Polo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Polo misses the shot to the body.
Wolfe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wolfe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Polo defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo throws a good cross that connects.
Wolfe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polo connects with a crisp jab.
Wolfe tries to clinch but Polo moves out of range.
Marco Polo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Polo lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo scores with a sloppy right hand. Wolfe should have avoided that one.
Polo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolfe manages to avoid it.
Wolfe with a poor takedown
and Polo counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolfe shoots in looking for a takedown but Polo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wolfe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Polo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Polo misses.
Polo jabs at Wolfe's body.
Wolfe has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wolfe under the eye.
Polo slaps away a takedown attempt from Wolfe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Polo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wolfe fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Polo! But no joy.
Polo connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Polo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martin Wolfe's cut.
That's time! Wolfe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A cross from Polo lands.
Polo stuffs the takedown attempt from Wolfe. Wolfe gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolfe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Polo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Polo tries to keep at a distance but Wolfe has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Polo smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Wolfe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Polo sizes up Wolfe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Polo scores with a hook.
Polo lands a slapping body shot.
Polo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Polo lands a jab to the nose.
Wolfe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Polo drops Wolfe with a beautiful combination! Wolfe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Polo is looking for the KO!
Wolfe is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Wolfe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolfe is looking to clinch but Polo is avoiding it.
Polo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Polo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Polo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolfe seems to have got his legs back now.
Wolfe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Polo defends it nicely.
Polo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wolfe with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wolfe in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wolfe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wolfe takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolfe is defended easily by Polo.
A little jabbing left from Polo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Polo drops Wolfe with a beautiful combination! Wolfe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Polo is looking for the KO!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe rushes Polo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Polo stalling the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polo scores with a shot to the side of Wolfe's head.
Polo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wolfe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Polo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Polo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polo is leaning against Wolfe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wolfe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Polo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Polo catches Wolfe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Polo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Polo 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 James Glass scores the fight 26:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Polo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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