PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blue Ribbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wollmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kevin Wollmann enters the cage!

Ribbon
vs
Wollmann

182 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blue Ribbon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Wollmann!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wollmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wollmann looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ribbon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ribbon throws a series of punches but Wollmann moves out of range.
Ribbon lands a two punch combo.
Wollmann fails with the takedown.
Ribbon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wollmann as he jumps to the side.
Ribbon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wollmann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ribbon tries to land knees in the clinch but Wollmann avoids the damage to the body.
Ribbon throws an elbow that misses.
Ribbon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wollmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Ribbon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribbon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribbon misses with a low kick.
Wollmann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A combination from Ribbon does no damage.
Wollmann wants to clinch up but Ribbon keeps it at a distance.
Wollmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ribbon connects with a solid leg kick.
Ribbon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ribbon duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbon throws a right hand that Wollmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Wollmann also avoids with ease.
Ribbon swinging wilding here.

Ribbon has closed the distance and engaged Wollmann in a clinch.

Ribbon breaks from the clinch.

Ribbon drives through and clinches with Wollmann against the cage.
Wollmann lands a nice uppercut.
Ribbon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ribbon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ribbon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ribbon counters with a leg kick.
Wollmann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribbon. Ribbon obviously looking to wear him down.
Ribbon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wollmann. That did some damage!
Ribbon lands a jab to the nose.
Ribbon scores with a three punch combo!
Ribbon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Ribbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Ribbon.
Wollmann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Ribbon has Wollmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Wollmann with a knee to the head.
Ribbon lands an elbow that stopped Wollmann in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Kevin Wollmann has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wollmann throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ribbon blocks it with crossed arms.
Wollmann looking to stall.

Ribbon breaks from the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ribbon.
Wollmann tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Wollmann struggling a bit here.
Ribbon working the strikes but Wollmann uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ribbon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Blue Ribbon just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Ribbon closes the distance and clinches.
Ribbon scores a nice knee to the body.

Ribbon breaks from the clinch.
Wollmann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ribbon tries to clinch but Wollmann is having none of it.

Ribbon moves into the clinch.
Wollmann managing to block the knees to the body from Ribbon.
Ribbon prevents Wollmann from breaking the clinch.

Ribbon tightens his grip and picks Wollmann up, before dumping him to the ground. Wollmann manages to land in guard.
Wollmann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ribbon sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wollmann controls Ribbon momentarily but Ribbon frees himself.
Wollmann keeping moving, preventing Ribbon from controlling successfully.
Ribbon throwing strikes but missing.
Ribbon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribbon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ribbon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ribbon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blue Ribbon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Wollmann's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wollmann shoots in for a takedown but Ribbon shows good takedown defense.
Ribbon lunges at Wollmann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wollmann's hand.

Wollmann moves into the clinch successfully.

Ribbon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wollmann tries to clinch there but Ribbon circles away.
Ribbon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wollmann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribbon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wollmann pinned against the cage. Wollmann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ribbon tries for a takedown but Wollmann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Ribbon tries to keep at a distance but Wollmann has taken the fight into the clinch.

Ribbon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ribbon - that will leave a mark!
Ribbon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Ribbon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ribbon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wollmann keeps working.
Wollmann is breathing heavily.
Ribbon controlling from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbon tries to advance to mount but can't.

Ribbon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wollmann to his feet.
Wollmann tries to clinch up.
Ribbon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wollmann fails with an attempt to clinch.

Ribbon has taken the fight to the clinch.

Ribbon manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wollmann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ribbon.
Ribbon misses with a series of wild punches.
Wollmann is looking to clinch but Ribbon is avoiding it.
Wollmann checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ribbon throws a chopping leg kick but Wollmann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wollmann ducks under a wild hook from Ribbon.
Ribbon throws a left and a right that both miss

and Wollmann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wollmann.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ribbon manages to break the clinch.
Wollmann throws a body punch but Ribbon moves out of range.
Ribbon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wollmann shoots in but Ribbon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wollmann thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ribbon if he has to take too many more of those.
Ribbon keeps the fight on the outside.
Ribbon swats away the attempt to clinch by Wollmann.
Blue Ribbon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wollmann slips a jab and a cross from Ribbon.
Nice uppercut lands for Ribbon. That snapped Wollmann's head back.
Ribbon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ribbon duly obliges.

Ribbon drives through and clinches with Wollmann against the cage.
Wollmann throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ribbon blocks it with crossed arms.
Ribbon leaning against his opponent.

Ribbon breaks from the clinch.
Ribbon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wollmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Wollmann tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ribbon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ribbon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Ribbon pushing down on Wollmann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Ribbon decides to stand up.
Ribbon lands a glancing blow to the side of Wollmann's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbon misses with a double jab.
Ribbon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Ribbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wollmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Ribbon clinches with his opponent.
Wollmann scores with a shot to the side of Ribbon's head.
Wollmann looking to slow down the pace here.
Ribbon missing with knees to the body.

Ribbon breaks the clinch.
Blue Ribbon is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribbon swats away the attempt to clinch by Wollmann.
Blue Ribbon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribbon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wollmann's head.
Ribbon looks to land a combination. Wollmann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ribbon throws a sloppy head kick and Wollmann moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Ribbon finds it's target.
Wollmann tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ribbon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ribbon.
Wollmann avoiding damage as Ribbon throws knees to the body.
Ribbon is working for takedown but Wollmann is calmly controlling the position for now.

Ribbon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wollmann shoots in for a takedown but Ribbon shows good takedown defense.
Wollmann is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ribbon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wollmann.
Ribbon lands with an overhand left.
Wollmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Ribbon circles away.
Wollmann has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wollmann is looking to clinch but Ribbon is avoiding it.
Wollmann tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ribbon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wollmann takes one on the button.
Ribbon misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribbon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wollmann darts in trying to clinch
and Ribbon counters with a one-two to the body.
Ribbon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wollmann blocks the body kick.
Wollmann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribbon tries to bum rush Wollmann with a series of wild strikes but Wollmann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ribbon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ribbon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wollmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ribbon takes the fight into the clinch.

Ribbon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wollmann tries to clinch up but Ribbon circles away and keeps his distance.
Ribbon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ribbon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wollmann counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blue Ribbon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Wollmann's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Ribbon forces Wollmann back against the cage and clinches.

Ribbon pulls guard.
Ribbon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wollmann can do to turn this around?
Ribbon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ribbon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wollmann manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wollmann is on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ribbon holds on and takes a little breather.
Ribbon keeping moving, preventing Wollmann from controlling successfully.
Ribbon has Wollmann pulled in close to control his posture.
Ribbon trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wollmann trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ribbon's guard.
Ribbon is controlling Wollmann's posture.

Wollmann decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Ribbon moves into the clinch successfully.
Wollmann throws a head punch that misses.
Ribbon trying to land knees to the body.
Wollmann avoiding damage as Ribbon throws knees to the body.

Ribbon breaks the clinch.
Ribbon throws a series of punches but Wollmann moves out of range.
Wollmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No joy there for Ribbon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ribbon.
Wollmann tries to clinch but Ribbon is having none of it.
Ribbon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wollmann's sensitive parts.
Ribbon stalks Wollmann and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wollmann's face. Wollmann staggers backwards, shaken.
Wollmann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ribbon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wollmann shoots in and bounces Ribbon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ribbon wants to sweep but no luck.
Wollmann wants to control from the top but Ribbon keeps moving.
Ribbon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ribbon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ribbon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribbon is taking a breather. Wollmann says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wollmann gets back to full guard.
Wollmann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbon is stalling in the full guard.
Ribbon advances position into side control!
Ribbon just content to control the position.
Wollmann gets back to half guard.
Wollmann trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribbon is looking to take a break and control but Wollmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribbon wants to stand up but Wollmann is controlling the position.
Ribbon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ribbon works his way into full mount!
Ribbon controlling from mount.
Kevin Wollmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Blue Ribbon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ribbon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blue Ribbon!