PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zai Zai Cabango (ranked 2715 p4p, 3144 weight class) and Jero Wolf (ranked 343 p4p, 389 weight class). Wolf is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Better Together. The key to victory for Zai Zai Cabango has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Cabango
vs
Wolf

174 cm
20
165
2 - 2 - 0

176 cm
20
161
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zai Zai Cabango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jero Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cabango.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabango moves away.
Cabango appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cabango throws a looping overhand right but Wolf ducks down to avoid it.
Wolf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabango defends it well.
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Cabango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cabango fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolf.
Cabango throws a body kick that misses

and Wolf counters with a shoot takedown. Cabango fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cabango looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wolf passes into half guard.
Wolf seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabango is trying to maintain the position but Wolf is very close to passing his half guard.
Wolf scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cabango wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cabango actively working from the bottom here.
Wolf working over Cabango with some ground and pound. Cabango looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cabango wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cabango is looking to improve his position.
Cabango is working hard here to advance position.
Wolf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cabango does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cabango trying to control here.
Wolf content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Cabango is defending against the submission attempts here by Wolf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wolf tries to pass to full mount but Cabango defends it.
Wolf trying to control the action but Cabango is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wolf content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good exchange - Cabango coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabango dips to his left and cracks Wolf with an uppercut!
Wolf misses with an uppercut.
Cabango half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
Wolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabango.
Cabango went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cabango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Cabango throws a head kick that misses.
Cabango looks to land a left hand but Wolf moved out of range nicely.
Zai Zai Cabango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches up with Cabango, looking for a takedown. Wolf pushes Cabango against the cage but Cabango circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Wolf looking to score a takedown here. Cabango is defending well but Wolf drives through and ends up in Cabango's guard.
Cabango is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Cabango keeps moving.
Wolf with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cabango working for a triangle but Wolf defends it easily.

Cabango is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolf is aware though and is defending well.
Cabango working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wolf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Cabango throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wolf won't allow Cabango to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wolf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jero Wolf dominated that round.
That's time! Cabango's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wolf loads up on a big right hand but Cabango slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Cabango.
Zai Zai Cabango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cabango under the eye.
Cabango looks for the body kick but Wolf saw that one coming.
Cabango is looking to slow Wolf down with leg kicks.
Good work by Wolf as he checks the leg kick.
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabango cracks Wolf with a good jab.
An inside leg kick from Cabango misses.
Cabango fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf's coach down at Triumph Over Fear was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wolf's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zai Zai Cabango is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabango walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wolf lands a body shot.
Wolf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wolf lands an overhand right.
Cabango throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Jero Wolf has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Cabango misses

and Wolf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cabango is trying to control but can't.
Wolf sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cabango is controlling Wolf's trapped leg to prevent Wolf from advancing to side control.
Wolf trying to control the pace.
Wolf wants to take a breather but Cabango is having none of it.
Cabango taking some punishment here, with Wolf in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wolf lands with a punch from half guard.
Cabango trying to control here.
Wolf is trying to control the action in half guard but Cabango is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Wolf.
Cabango is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Wolf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf wants to pass to mount but Cabango is defending the position.
Cabango trying to control but Wolf postures up.

Wolf is looking for a kimura here.

Cabango looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cabango is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabango.
Wolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cabango at a distance.

Cabango gets caught flat footed, as Wolf shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabango has momentary wrist control but Wolf slips an elbow through the middle.

Cabango escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wolf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Cabango is looking for a triangle but Wolf pushes his legs off easily.
Wolf landing some decent shots from guard.
Wolf controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jero Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jero Wolf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Cabango avoids the body shot from Wolf.
Cabango went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wolf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Cabango misses

and Wolf counters with a shoot takedown. Cabango fights it but they end up in guard.
Cabango wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wolf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wolf lands a couple of digs.
Cabango can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wolf controls the pace.

Cabango is looking for a triangle but Wolf pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cabango looking to control but Wolf passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabango is looking to improve his position.
Cabango is looking to control Wolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabango avoid being mounted?
Wolf sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wolf looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

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

Cabango is defending against the submission attempts here by Wolf.
Cabango wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wolf lands with a punch from half guard.
Cabango pushes Wolf off looking to stand but Wolf dives back in and keeps control.
Wolf controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabango swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cabango misses the shot to the body.
Wolf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wolf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cabango makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf throws a hook but Cabango avoids it easily.
Cabango throws a leg kick that is checked

so Wolf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cabango looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf stands up over Cabango, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zai Zai Cabango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabango is trying to keep Wolf in close.
Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cabango looking to control.

Cabango had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolf defends it easily.
Wolf looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Wolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cabango has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf has managed to get both his arms back between Cabango's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jero Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wolf 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jero Wolf!
Jero Wolf decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.