PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Wolfgang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magus Arbenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wolfgang
vs
Arbenson

182 cm
23
185 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

183 cm
24
179 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid 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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Wolfgang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magus Arbenson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arbenson checks a low kick from Wolfgang.
Wolfgang stuffs the takedown attempt from Arbenson. Arbenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Arbenson connects with a body shot.
A low kick from Arbenson is predictable there
and Wolfgang counters with a three punch combo that has Arbenson backing up. Arbenson nods at Wolfgang to acknowledge the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arbenson.
Arbenson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arbenson throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arbenson.
Arbenson is looking to clinch but Wolfgang is avoiding it.
Arbenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arbenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arbenson digs a good hook to Wolfgang's body.
Arbenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Arbenson.
Wolfgang avoids the head kick by Arbenson.
Wolfgang misses with a double jab
and Arbenson counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbenson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Arbenson.
Wolfgang is breathing heavily.

Arbenson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wolfgang misses with a knee strike.
Arbenson just leaning against Wolfgang, taking a breather.
Arbenson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wolfgang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arbenson.
Arbenson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arbenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wolfgang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wolfgang looking to throw knees to the head but Arbenson is blocking nicely.
Arbenson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arbenson crunches a lovely knee into Wolfgang's ribcage.
Arbenson is working Wolfgang over against the cage.
Wolfgang takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arbenson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Arbenson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arbenson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Arbenson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wolfgang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wolfgang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Arbenson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wolfgang in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Arbenson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Arbenson.
Arbenson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Wolfgang looking to throw knees to the head but Arbenson is blocking nicely.
Wolfgang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arbenson blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolfgang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arbenson.
Wolfgang trying to land knees to the body.
Wolfgang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arbenson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arbenson is struggling to control the position.
Wolfgang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Arbenson lands a knee to the body.
Wolfgang misses with an elbow over the top.
Arbenson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Arbenson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wolfgang is defending well for now.
Arbenson misses with a knee to the head.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arbenson avoids it.
Wolfgang is trying to break free.
Arbenson working Wolfgang over with knees to the body.
Wolfgang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Arbenson with a knee to the head.
Arbenson missing with knees to the body.
Wolfgang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arbenson is defending well for now.
Arbenson unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arbenson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arbenson managing to block the knees to the body from Wolfgang.
Arbenson pushes Wolfgang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arbenson working Wolfgang over with knees to the body.
Arbenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wolfgang avoids the damage to the body.
Arbenson lands a nice elbow.
Wolfgang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arbenson.
Arbenson stalling.
Arbenson managing to block the knees to the body from Wolfgang.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arbenson.
Wolfgang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Arbenson lands a nice knee to the body.
Wolfgang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Arbenson crunches a lovely knee into Wolfgang's ribcage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolfgang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Arbenson lands a damaging elbow.
Arbenson scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arbenson lands a nice uppercut.
Arbenson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wolfgang is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magus Arbenson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wolfgang tries to move into range but Arbenson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick by Wolfgang misses
and Arbenson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wolfgang motions for Arbenson to come forward. Wolfgang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfgang is looking to chop away at Arbenson's legs.

Arbenson rushes Wolfgang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arbenson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wolfgang avoiding damage as Arbenson throws knees to the body.
Wolfgang misses with a knee to the head.
Arbenson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wolfgang is defending well for now.
Arbenson lands an elbow inside.
Arbenson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wolfgang blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolfgang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Arbenson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wolfgang's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Arbenson crunches a lovely knee into Wolfgang's ribcage.
Arbenson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wolfgang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wolfgang throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfgang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arbenson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arbenson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wolfgang's defenses.
Wolfgang takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Arbenson trying to land knees to the body.
Arbenson landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Arbenson.
A knee to the head by Arbenson.
Arbenson tries a knee to the head but Wolfgang blocks it.
Arbenson lands a nice knee to the body.
Arbenson connects with a knee to the head.
Arbenson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Arbenson crunches a lovely knee into Wolfgang's ribcage.
Wolfgang avoiding damage as Arbenson throws knees to the body.
Arbenson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wolfgang takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short body shot lands from Arbenson as the two fighters clinch.
Arbenson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Arbenson missing with knees to the body.
Arbenson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wolfgang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Arbenson.
Arbenson managing to block the knees to the body from Wolfgang.
Arbenson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arbenson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Arbenson.
Wolfgang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Arbenson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arbenson avoiding damage as Wolfgang throws knees to the body.
Arbenson stalling.
Nice elbow from Arbenson.
Wolfgang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arbenson has him pressed against the cage.
Wolfgang working hard to break the clinch.
Arbenson digs a right hand into Wolfgang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wolfgang's gas tank.
Arbenson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wolfgang.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but Arbenson blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson tries a knee to the head but Wolfgang blocks it.
Arbenson lands a knee to the head.
Arbenson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wolfgang's face.
Wolfgang tries to land knees in the clinch but Arbenson avoids the damage to the body.
Magus Arbenson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Arbenson working Wolfgang over with knees to the body.
Wolfgang avoiding damage as Arbenson throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Arbenson.
Wolfgang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arbenson blocks it with crossed arms.
Arbenson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Arbenson lands a good knee to the midsection. Wolfgang won't want to take too many of those.
Arbenson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arbenson working Wolfgang over with knees to the body.
Arbenson lands an elbow just above Wolfgang 's eye.
Arbenson landing knees to the body.
Arbenson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wolfgang.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but Arbenson blocks with his arms.
Arbenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arbenson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Arbenson.
Wolfgang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arbenson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arbenson avoids it.
Arbenson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wolfgang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arbenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wolfgang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wolfgang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arbenson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but Arbenson blocks with his arms.
Arbenson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wolfgang in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Arbenson looking to throw knees to the head but Wolfgang is blocking nicely.
Arbenson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wolfgang's face.
Arbenson stalling.
Knees to the body from Arbenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magus Arbenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nice uppercut there from Arbenson.
Wolfgang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arbenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arbenson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wolfgang misses with a kick to the body
and Arbenson counters with a slapping leg kick.

Arbenson clinches up with Wolfgang and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Arbenson.
Arbenson avoiding damage as Wolfgang throws knees to the body.
Wolfgang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arbenson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wolfgang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wolfgang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arbenson.
Arbenson avoiding damage as Wolfgang throws knees to the body.
Wolfgang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arbenson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arbenson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolfgang backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arbenson landing knees to the body.
Arbenson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wolfgang's face.
Arbenson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbenson stalling.
Arbenson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arbenson missing with knees to the body.
Arbenson is stalling here.
Wolfgang managing to block the knees to the body from Arbenson.
Arbenson effectively controlling the action here.
Arbenson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wolfgang avoiding damage as Arbenson throws knees to the body.
Arbenson lands an elbow just above Wolfgang 's eye.
Arbenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arbenson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wolfgang avoids it.
Arbenson looking to stall.
Arbenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Arbenson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arbenson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wolfgang blocking some punches.
Arbenson avoiding damage as Wolfgang throws knees to the body.
Arbenson misses with an elbow over the top.
Arbenson avoiding damage as Wolfgang throws knees to the body.
Arbenson tries a knee to the head but Wolfgang blocks it.
Wolfgang scores with a knee to the head.
Wolfgang managing to block the knees to the body from Arbenson.
Arbenson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wolfgang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arbenson managing to block the knees to the body from Wolfgang.
Wolfgang lands a knee to the body.
Wolfgang trying to land knees to the body.

Wolfgang manages to break the clinch.
Magus Arbenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfgang moves out of range as Arbenson strikes.
Dante Wolfgang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolfgang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arbenson.
Wolfgang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wolfgang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dante Wolfgang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wolfgang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arbenson to score with a decent uppercut.
Arbenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arbenson. That's going to slow Wolfgang down.
Arbenson with a nice cross.

Wolfgang forces Arbenson back against the cage and clinches.
Wolfgang missing with knees to the body.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arbenson is trying to stall.
Arbenson stalling.
Arbenson is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolfgang gets an underhook and turns Arbenson into the cage.
Wolfgang wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arbenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wolfgang avoids the damage to the body.
Wolfgang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arbenson stalling in the clinch but Wolfgang improves position.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but Arbenson blocks it.
Magus Arbenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but Arbenson blocks it.
Arbenson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Arbenson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arbenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arbenson avoiding damage as Wolfgang throws knees to the body.
Arbenson avoiding damage as Wolfgang throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arbenson.
A body shot lands from Arbenson.
Arbenson avoiding damage as Wolfgang throws knees to the body.
Arbenson unloads a knee to the mid-section.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magus Arbenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arbenson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magus Arbenson!