PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kollaa River (ranked 66 p4p, 184 weight class) and Aaron Wolf (ranked 11 p4p, 22 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

River
vs
Wolf

185 cm
41
205
30 - 17 - 2

202 cm
38
216
38 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Kollaa River!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aaron Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from River lands.
Wolf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
River throws the left hand but Wolf avoids the punch easily.
Jab from River.
The fighters circling - Wolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Kollaa River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Kollaa River has been cut.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf ducks right into an uppercut from River.
Some wild striking there from Wolf.
Wolf takes one to the side of the head.
River definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River throws a hook but Wolf blocks it.
Wolf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

River drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
River wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Wolf can't keep his opponent in guard - River advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
River thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolf's head.
Wolf manages to get to full guard.
River throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells River's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
River is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
River postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
River scoring with some ground and pound.
River might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wolf trying to keep a closed guard but River is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. River is aware though and is defending well.
Wolf is trying to keep River in close.
River's corner is telling him to maintain position.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

River avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wolf has his foot on River's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. River works his way back into a safe position though.
Wolf being controlled here, momentarily.
River throws an elbow that misses. Wolf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in River's guard. Nice move by Wolf!

River is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wolf controlling from the top position.
Wolf wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.

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.

River 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.

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

River working for a triangle but Wolf defends it easily.

River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kollaa River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

River blocks a head kick by Wolf.
Wolf moves out of range of the body kick.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Wolf is trying to counter with his kicks.
River misses with an uppercut
letting Wolf counter with a right hand.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wolf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

River shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wolf's guard.
River wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
River looking to sit in guard and control but Wolf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

River is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wolf defends well.
Wolf stands and throws River's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
River tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wolf presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
River is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wolf fails to move to back control.
River is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
River is squirming around, avoiding Wolf's attempts to control the action.
River tries to reverse the position but Wolf maintains control.

Wolf looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wolf wants to take his opponent's back but River doesn't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf prevents River from getting the reversal.
Wolf controlling his opponent.
Wolf trying to control but River is having none of it.
River really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.

Wolf is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. River can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
River slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wolf prevents River from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wolf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aaron Wolf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

River misses with a body shot.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
Wolf misses with a head kick.
River slips a jab from Wolf.
Wolf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf lands a nice looking body kick.
Wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Wolf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River scores with a nice strike.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Kollaa River is winning the standup battle so far.
River throws the kick towards the body but Wolf avoids it.
River looks to land a right hand but Wolf moved out of range.
River jabs at Wolf's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.
River ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
River misses with an uppercut. Wolf saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Wolf misses its intended target.
Wolf avoids the body shot from River.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolf doesn't seem bothered though.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
River shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wolf at a distance.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by River.
Wolf lands with a kick to the temple. River shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Kollaa River's cut is getting worse.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Wolf misses its intended target.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolf throws out the jab.
River fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wolf just manages to avoid it.
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Wolf releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wolf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
River throws a head kick that Wolf semi-blocks.
River takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Wolf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good shot there by Wolf.
River misses with a jab to the body
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wolf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wolf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wolf steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from River. That one must have hurt.
River scores with a body shot.
River scores with a head kick. Wolf tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
River throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolf stuffs the takedown attempt from River. River gets slowly back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wolf crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from River - the referee stops the clock and Wolf gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says River. Wolf manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
River throws a jab when Wolf was well out of range.
River goes for a double leg but Wolf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wolf continues to drive forward.
As River backs off Wolf throws a huge counter combo but River manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kollaa River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf scores with a shot to the side of River's head.

Wolf manages to break the clinch.
Wolf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Wolf slips under a jab from River.
A countering left hand to the body from Wolf misses.
River is looking to wear down Wolf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolf doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kollaa River clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolf feints a counter leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from River - that will leave a mark!
Wolf throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
Wolf has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from River.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.

River shoots in and gets a takedown into Wolf's guard.
Wolf working a defensive guard here.
River missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Our spies down at at Bigfoot BJJ inform us that Wolf has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Wolf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
River looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River with a nice head shot there.
River tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf is retaining full guard.

Wolf is looking for a triangle but River pushes his legs off easily.
Kollaa River overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
River stays in close to Wolf's body and controls the position.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wolf is trying to keep River in close.
River is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolf has wrist control.

River drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and River jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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.
River postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Wolf controlling the position.

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

Wolf has his foot on River's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. River works his way back into a safe position though.
Wolf is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wolf is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wolf is trying to keep River in close.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf throws a counter combo.
Wolf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
River takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
River looks to land a left hand but Wolf moved out of range nicely.
Aaron Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River misses with a shot to the body
and Wolf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wolf checks a leg kick.
Wolf tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Wolf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River digs a good hook to Wolf's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River checks the leg kick nicely there.
River cracks a nice hook into Wolf's ribs.
River swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
River misses with an uppercut. Wolf saw that one coming.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolf.
River misses with a kick to the body.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
River tries to clinch there but Wolf circles away.
Wolf throws a fast counter high kick but River manages to duck under it in time.
River misses with a body punch
and Wolf counters with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kollaa River had his way with Aaron Wolf in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Wolf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kollaa River is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolf takes one to the side of the head.
River blocks a head kick by Wolf.
River throws a hook but Wolf blocks it.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
And Wolf responds with a good body kick, but River manages to step out the way in time.
River is looking to clinch but Wolf is avoiding it.
River swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
Wolf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River, as that shot connected.
River shoots in for a takedown but Wolf shows good takedown defense.
Wolf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Wolf takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
River throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wolf slips under a jab from River.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wolf counters with a solid body kick.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
River digs a good hook to Wolf's body.
Nice body punch from River.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River throws a lazy right hand but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Wolf releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab from River.
Wolf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
River scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wolf! But no joy.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Aaron Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River works the jab nicely.
Wolf throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from River.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
As River backs off Wolf throws a huge counter combo but River manages to avoid it all.
River throws a wild body kick that Wolf sees coming a mile off.
Wolf tries a quick counter leg kick but River is wise to it.
Wolf throws a series of punches but River avoids them all with ease.
River fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wolf avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wolf misses with a straight right.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River fails with the takedown.
Wolf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kollaa River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River misses with a right hand
and Wolf counters with a right hand to the body.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolf throws a hook but River avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River throws a leg kick but Wolf moved away.
A good leg kick by River.
A left lands for River.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wolf - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Wolf avoids the body shot from River.
A nice side step and Wolf releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
River takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Wolf moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
Wolf stuffs the takedown.
Wolf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kollaa River showed his dominance in that final round.
I think River has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kollaa River!
Kollaa River retains his light heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kollaa River made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Aaron Wolf stepped up to the mic, saying 'Get Over Here ! '.