PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Yolpan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf has chosen Vicente Fernandez - Los Mandados as his entrance music. Cain Wolf has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robert Yolpan's chin.

Yolpan
vs
Wolf

220 cm
25
281 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Yolpan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yolpan. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yolpan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yolpan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yolpan wants it to stay on the feet.
Yolpan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Yolpan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yolpan tries to clinch up but Wolf circles away and keeps his distance.
Wolf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wolf is looking to clinch.
Yolpan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Cain Wolf has been cut.
Yolpan throws a series of punches but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yolpan swivels and escapes.
Robert Yolpan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Wolf.
A combination from Yolpan does no damage.
Yolpan cracks Wolf with an open hand slap.
Wolf has a takedown stuffed.
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!
Yolpan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robert Yolpan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf looks winded!
Yolpan misses with a series of wild punches.

Yolpan drives through and clinches with Wolf against the cage.
Yolpan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yolpan is working Wolf over against the cage.
Yolpan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yolpan lands a hook that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Yolpan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yolpan wants to get back to striking at distance but Wolf won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yolpan gets through Wolf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yolpan.

Yolpan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Yolpan does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yolpan misses with a two punch combination.

Yolpan closes the distance and clinches.
Yolpan is looking to break free of the clinch but Wolf has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Yolpan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yolpan is working Wolf over against the cage.
Yolpan is trying to push Wolf away but Wolf has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A hook to the body from Yolpan.
Yolpan tries to break free but Wolf pushes him back against the cage.
Yolpan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolfs head.
A right hook to the body lands for Yolpan.

Yolpan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolf keeps the fight on the outside.

Yolpan takes the fight into the clinch.
Yolpan scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yolpan presses Wolf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yolpan is looking to break free of the clinch but Wolf has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Yolpan.

That has opened up Cain Wolf's cut even more.
Yolpan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yolpan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Yolpan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Yolpan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yolpan scores with a shoulder strike.
Wolf takes a shot to the head.
Yolpan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wolf is looking for a takedown.

Yolpan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yolpan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Yolpan forces Wolf back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Yolpan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yolpan tries to circle away but Wolf has him pinned against the cage.
Yolpan scores with a shot to the side of Wolf's head.

The cut above Cain Wolf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yolpan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yolpan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yolpan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yolpan lands a body punch.
Yolpan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yolpan.
Wolf jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yolpan walks away with a smile on his face. Wolf gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yolpan scores with a jab to the body.
Wolf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yolpan pinned against the cage. Yolpan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yolpan swinging wildly here.
Yolpan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Yolpan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Wolf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Yolpan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolf has time to react.
Yolpan cracks Wolf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Robert Yolpan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolf is defended easily by Yolpan.

Yolpan instigates a clinch.

Yolpan manages to break the clinch.

Wolf drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yolpan wants to get back to his feet but Wolf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wolf is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf lands a couple of elbows.
Yolpan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf can do to turn this around?
Yolpan wants to stand up but Wolf is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wolf is working Yolpan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wolf stays in close to Yolpan's body and controls the position.
Yolpan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wolf trying to control but Yolpan is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Cain Wolf hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wolf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wolf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yolpan.
Yolpan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolf circles away quickly and effectively.
Yolpan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yolpan wants to clinch

and Wolf counters with a shoot takedown. Yolpan fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yolpan wants to stand and escape but Wolf is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yolpan is looking to stand up but Wolf isn't so interested in that idea.
Yolpan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Yolpan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yolpan tries to get out of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wolf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yolpan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf fails with the takedown.
Robert Yolpan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Wolf.
Yolpan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yolpan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wolf eats them both and turns towards Yolpan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Yolpan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robert Yolpan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yolpan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Yolpan as the two fighters clinch.
Yolpan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yolpan lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yolpan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yolpan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Yolpan.
Yolpan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Yolpan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cain Wolf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Yolpan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wolf circles away from the clinch attempt.

Yolpan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wolf, pushing him back against the cage.
Wolf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yolpan just stands there and leans against the cage.

Wolf breaks the clinch.
Yolpan tries to clinch but Wolf moves away

so Wolf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yolpan wants to stand but Wolf is controlling the position.
Wolf chips away with some ground and pound.
Yolpan wants to stand up but Wolf is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yolpan is looking to stand up but Wolf isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Yolpan is working an open guard so Wolf takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yolpan throws a hook but Wolf blocks it.
Yolpan wants to clinch up but Wolf keeps it at a distance.

Yolpan moves into the clinch successfully.
Wolf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yolpan gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yolpan lands a nice uppercut.
Yolpan lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Yolpan breaks from the clinch.
Wolf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yolpan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yolpan lands with a nice combination. Wolf backs away looking to recover.
Yolpan tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Wolf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yolpan is trying to stand back up but Wolf is controlling him
Wolf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolf wants to take a breather but Yolpan is having none of it.
Yolpan tries to kick Wolf off but Wolf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wolf slips a nice elbow through Yolpan's hands, connecting with Yolpan's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yolpan is trying to stand back up but Wolf is controlling him
Wolf controlling the pace.
Yolpan wants to get back to his feet.
Wolf takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yolpan wants to get back to his feet.

Wolf has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Yolpan defend it? Wolf steps over the head and cranks it - Yolpan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wolf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cain Wolf!
In his post fight interview, Cain Wolf started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.