PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 2411 p4p, 827 weight class) and Minerva Wulf (ranked 137 p4p, 44 weight class). Wulf comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sanctus Dominus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Minerva Wulf acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ryokale
vs
Wulf

160 cm
30
140
19 - 19 - 0

150 cm
23
145
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruddo Ryokale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Minerva Wulf!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulf throws a series of punches but Ryokale avoids them all with ease.
Minerva Wulf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wulf has closed the distance and engaged Ryokale in a clinch.
Wulf tries to work over Ryokale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wulf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wulf misses with an elbow over the top.
Wulf can't find room to land a body shot as Ryokale controls the action.
Nice elbow from Wulf.

It looks like Ruddo Ryokale has been cut.
Wulf can't find room to land a body shot as Ryokale controls the action.

Ryokale breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Wulf does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wulf forces Ryokale back against the cage and clinches.
Wulf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wulf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wulf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryokale.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale blocking some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Ryokale has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wulf pushes off an throws an elbow but Ryokale leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wulf lands with a left to the head.
Wulf tries to work over Ryokale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryokale stalling in the clinch.
Wulf throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryokale.
Wulf digs a right hand underneath Ryokale's ribcage. Ryokale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ryokale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wulf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryokale is pushing Wulf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wulf throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryokale.
Wulf tries to throw a body punch but Ryokale avoids it by throwing Wulf back against the cage.
Ryokale slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wulf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Wulf.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryokale is trying to break the clinch but Wulf is controlling him.
Wulf stalling.
Wulf creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wulf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wulf tries to work over Ryokale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wulf throws a head punch that misses.
Ryokale goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wulf prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wulf is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryokale controls his hands.
Wulf misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryokale misses with a body punch.
Wulf misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wulf throws an elbow but misses.
Wulf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wulf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryokale blocks an elbow strike from Wulf.
Ryokale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryokale prevents a body shot from Wulf.
Ryokale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wulf prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryokale.
A nice left hand lands by Wulf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wulf tries to work over Ryokale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wulf throws a head punch that misses.
Ryokale is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wulf pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruddo Ryokale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryokale as Wulf tries to tie him up.
Wulf lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wulf.
Wulf working aggressively here.
Wulf tries to throw a body punch but Ryokale avoids it by throwing Wulf back against the cage.
Ryokale is trying to stall.
Wulf tries to circle away but Ryokale has him pinned against the cage.
Wulf scores with a hook to the body.
Wulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Minerva Wulf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wulf gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ryokale to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ryokale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryokale throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryokale postures up in Wulf's guard and throws a big left but Wulf blocks it.
Ryokale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryokale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryokale won't allow Wulf to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf is trying to keep Ryokale in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ryokale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ryokale's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale wants to pass the guard but Wulf is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryokale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wulf looking for a sweep. Not yet Wulf, not yet.
Ryokale lands a couple of digs.
Wulf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryokale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryokale throwing strikes from guard but Wulf blocks nicely.
Ryokale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ryokale misses with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ryokale swings around for an armbar but Wulf sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ryokale's guard.
Wulf looking to pass the guard.
Wulf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Ryokale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wulf wants to get up but he can't break Ryokale's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wulf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
My spies in K.O-M.M.A inform me that Wulf has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wulf postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryokale is retaining full guard.
Wulf stopping the sweep attempt from Ryokale.
Ryokale is working hard here to advance position.
Wulf wants to control from the top but Ryokale keeps moving.
Wulf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wulf working the body and head with strikes.
Wulf is working Ryokale over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wulf is looking to take a break and control but Ryokale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryokale defending against the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wulf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryokale keeps working.
Wulf throwing strikes but Ryokale manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Ryokale misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ryokale tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ryokale throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ruddo Ryokale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wulf is looking to regain half guard here but Ryokale keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryokale misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruddo Ryokale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Wulf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Wulf drives through with a takedown into Ryokale's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wulf trying to control but Ryokale is working from the bottom.
Wulf throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryokale looking to control.

Wulf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryokale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wulf has managed to get both his arms back between Ryokale's legs - danger averted.
Wulf wants to get up but he can't break Ryokale's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf advances position into side control!
Wulf takes a little break here. Ryokale wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Wulf swings around for an armbar but Ryokale sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wulf's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryokale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryokale throws a big right hand that misses.
Wulf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryokale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryokale throws an elbow that misses. Wulf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryokale's guard. Nice move by Wulf!

Wulf wants to pass the guard but Ryokale is keeping the position.

Ryokale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wulf would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryokale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wulf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wulf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ryokale looking for a guillotine here but Wulf defends easily.
Ryokale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Wulf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ryokale scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wulf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wulf is on top in guard.

Wulf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wulf trying to control but Ryokale is working from the bottom.
Ryokale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wulf is one step ahead there.
Ryokale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Ryokale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ryokale working for a triangle but Wulf defends it easily.
Wulf trying to control but Ryokale is working from the bottom.

Ryokale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Wulf decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ryokale, up you get!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Wulf has closed the distance and engaged Ryokale in a clinch.
Wulf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wulf wants to break the clinch but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Minerva Wulf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wulf 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minerva Wulf!
A victorious Minerva Wulf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.