PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shahwali Hussainzada (ranked 4651 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branimir Wolf (ranked 4894 p4p, 0 weight class). Branimir Wolf will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hussainzada
vs
Wolf

181 cm
25
156 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

173 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shahwali Hussainzada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Branimir Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussainzada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolf looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Wolf gets tackled into the cage by Hussainzada. Hussainzada maintains the clinch.
Hussainzada tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wolf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wolf being controlled against the cage.
Wolf misses with a knee to the head.
Hussainzada is pressed up against the cage. Wolf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hussainzada down to the mat. Hussainzada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Hussainzada feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussainzada is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussainzada chips away with some ground and pound.
Hussainzada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wolf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussainzada working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wolf's head.
Hussainzada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hussainzada looking to pass the guard.
Hussainzada tries to stand but Wolf is controlling from the bottom.
Hussainzada controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hussainzada wants to get up but he can't break Wolf's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wolf is trying to keep Hussainzada in close.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wolf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hussainzada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolf somewhat.

Hussainzada looking to score a takedown here. Wolf is defending well but Hussainzada drives through and ends up in Wolf's guard.
Hussainzada stays in close to Wolf's body and controls the position.
Hussainzada postures up and lands a big shot to Wolf's brow.
Hussainzada content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussainzada lands a couple of elbows.
Hussainzada sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussainzada stands up over Wolf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hussainzada's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hussainzada trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wolf's guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Hussainzada drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hussainzada is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shahwali Hussainzada dominated that round.
That's time! Hussainzada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wolf slips a jab and a cross from Hussainzada.

Hussainzada shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wolf manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hussainzada cracks Wolf with a solid left hand.
Hussainzada trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf has a closed guard, preventing Hussainzada from standing up.
Hussainzada engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussainzada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolf is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hussainzada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hussainzada would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wolf throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hussainzada.

Hussainzada working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Hussainzada tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hussainzada has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hussainzada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wolf on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussainzada is working Wolf over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wolf stops Hussainzada from passing to mount.
Hussainzada moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussainzada is chipping away with strikes.
Hussainzada looks up at the clock and then as Wolf takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hussainzada smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hussainzada tries to move to mount but Wolf blocks the move with his legs.
Hussainzada working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Hussainzada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wolf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hussainzada remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussainzada creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wolf tries to buck Hussainzada off but Hussainzada is having none of it.
Hussainzada scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Hussainzada tries to advance to mount but Wolf denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shahwali Hussainzada dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hussainzada scores with a takedown into Wolf's guard.
Hussainzada wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
Wolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hussainzada slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussainzada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolf is keeping the position for now.
Hussainzada controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussainzada wants to get up but he can't break Wolf's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hussainzada scoring with some ground and pound.
Hussainzada scoring with some ground and pound.
Hussainzada showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Hussainzada bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wolf takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussainzada tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hussainzada working away.
Hussainzada taking a breather here.

Hussainzada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wolf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hussainzada works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussainzada working the ground and pound.
Hussainzada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf can do to turn this around?
Wolf is trying to escape the position but Hussainzada is controlling the position.

Hussainzada stands up and beckons Wolf to his feet.

Hussainzada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wolf is trying to defend but Hussainzada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hussainzada sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussainzada's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hussainzada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hussainzada trying to control the pace.
Hussainzada tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wolf.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussainzada scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shahwali Hussainzada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hussainzada 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shahwali Hussainzada!