PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Choke (ranked 74 p4p, 85 weight class) and Aaron Wolf (ranked 11 p4p, 12 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Choke
vs
Wolf

192 cm
31
215
28 - 15 - 1

202 cm
35
216
34 - 9 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, David Choke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf misses with a double jab.

Choke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wolf sprawls well initially but Choke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wolf sees it coming and defends easily.

Wolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Choke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf tries to roll over but Choke keeps him under control.

Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wolf is pressing down on Choke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Choke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Choke throwing strikes from guard but Wolf blocks nicely.
Choke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke.
Choke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf is retaining full guard.

Wolf is looking for a triangle but Choke pushes his legs off easily.
Choke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Our spies down at at California Top Team inform us that Wolf has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wolf keeping full guard, as Choke tries to pass.
Wolf has momentary wrist control but Choke slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Choke looking to pass the guard.

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

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wolf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Choke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wolf can't keep his opponent in guard - Choke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Choke is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Wolf to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wolf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choke swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wolf wants to stand but Choke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wolf advances position into side control!

Wolf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Choke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Choke seems to be looking for submissions.
Wolf controlling the position for now.

Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Choke is trying to work for a kimura but Wolf is defending well.
Wolf wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke is looking to advance position but Wolf won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that round.
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.

Good shot there by Wolf.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke slips a jab from Wolf.

Choke dives in and scores a takedown into Wolf's guard.
Choke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf trying to control the position.
Choke stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf.
Choke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Wolf working for a triangle but Choke defends it easily.

Choke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wolf manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Choke has Wolf in his guard.

Choke wants to sweep but no luck.
Choke wants to improve his position but instead Wolf has moved into half guard.
Choke manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Choke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
Choke is striking off his back. Wolf thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Choke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Choke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Choke postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choke passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Choke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Choke looks up at the clock and then as Wolf takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Choke smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Choke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wolf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wolf is looking for a sweep.
Choke working the strikes but Wolf uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wolf won't allow Choke to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Choke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Choke's back!
Wolf biding his time, looking for the opening.
Choke is in bad spot here.

Wolf working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Wolf working for the choke.
Wolf doesn't have the hooks in and Choke manages to turn into his guard.
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!
Choke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wolf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard.

Choke working for a triangle but Wolf defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Choke will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Choke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf struggling a bit here.
Choke working the ground and pound but Wolf is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Choke is trying to get an arm triangle but Wolf is defending well.
Wolf struggling a bit here.

Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wolf is looking to reverse the position.
Wolf manages to work his way to half guard, despite Choke's best efforts.

Wolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choke pulls his head out easily.

Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolf has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Choke seems to be looking for submissions.

Choke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aaron Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Choke is trying for a kimura here. Wolf looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Choke wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!
In defeat, Aaron Wolf stepped up to the mic, saying 'Get Over Here ! '.