PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hanks (ranked 1464 p4p, 3395 weight class) and Rodney Wolford (ranked 203 p4p, 422 weight class). Tom Hanks has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hanks
vs
Wolford

183 cm
27
185
4 - 1 - 0

171 cm
21
173
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Hanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Wolford!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Hanks misses

and Wolford counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wolford.
Wolford scoring with some ground and pound.

Hanks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wolford passes into side control.
Hanks trying to remain calm as Wolford controls from the top position.
Hanks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wolford landing a few strikes.

Wolford is trying to get an arm triangle but Hanks is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolford controls the position.

Wolford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Hanks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanks being controlled for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wolford's best efforts.

Hanks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolford pulls his head out easily.
Wolford trying to control the pace.
Wolford looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wolford wants to free his trapped foot but Hanks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hanks wants to improve his position but Wolford is controlling well.
Hanks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Hanks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hanks looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wolford is nestled in close to Hanks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hanks looking for subs from the bottom but Wolford mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolford looking to finish Hanks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hanks!
Hanks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolford working Hanks over with strikes here.
Hanks tries to lock up and control but Wolford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Wolford.
Wolford tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hanks is working to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolford cracks Hanks with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wolford putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Hanks is rocked!
Wolford is landing with some decent strikes but Hanks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Hanks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks is working to get back to half guard.
Hanks takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Wolford's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Wolford!
Rodney Wolford tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.