PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yu Jian Bing (ranked 4551 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branimir Wolf (ranked 5556 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jian Bing
vs
Wolf

173 cm
25
158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

173 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yu Jian Bing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Branimir Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jian Bing throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wolf's waist but Wolf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jian Bing off to one side.
Wolf looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Jian Bing shoots in and gets a takedown into Wolf's guard.
Jian Bing postures up and lands a big shot to Wolf's brow.
Wolf will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jian Bing wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
Wolf pulls Jian Bing in close to prevent any damage.
Jian Bing has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jian Bing is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf has a closed guard, preventing Jian Bing from standing up.

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

Jian Bing closes the distance and pushes Wolf back into the cage.
Jian Bing drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wolf pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jian Bing chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wolf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jian Bing's waist but Jian Bing gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wolf off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jian Bing is defended easily by Wolf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yu Jian Bing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Jian Bing with that takedown attempt.
Wolf lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wolf has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jian Bing.
Jian Bing dives in and grabs Wolf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wolf pushes down on Jian Bing's head and hops out.
Jian Bing dives in for a single leg takedown but Wolf sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Jian Bing closes the distance and pushes Wolf back into the cage.
Jian Bing is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wolf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jian Bing can't find room to land a body shot as Wolf controls the action.
Wolf managing to block the knees to the body from Jian Bing.

Jian Bing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jian Bing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolf but Wolf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jian Bing looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wolf with a poor takedown
and Jian Bing counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolf leaves Jian Bing with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Wolf. No joy for Jian Bing on that attempt.
Wolf dives in and grabs Jian Bing's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jian Bing pushes down on Wolf's head and hops out.
We've been informed that Wolf has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jian Bing shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wolf as he avoids it easily.

Jian Bing clinches up with Wolf and pushes him back against the cage.

Jian Bing breaks the clinch.

Jian Bing moves into the clinch.
Jian Bing taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jian Bing - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jian Bing connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wolf's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jian Bing slows down the pace here.
Jian Bing jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wolf walks away with a smile on his face. Jian Bing gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yu Jian Bing dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wolf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jian Bing looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jian Bing lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jian Bing scores with a hook to the body. Wolf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice sprawl there from Wolf as Jian Bing shoots in.
Jian Bing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf can do to turn this around?

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jian Bing can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jian Bing drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wolf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yu Jian Bing. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jian Bing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolf is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jian Bing shoots in looking for a takedown. Wolf tries to sprawl out of it but Jian Bing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wolf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jian Bing fails with a takedown attempt.
And Wolf tries to counter it with a takedown but Jian Bing pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jian Bing will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wolf throws out a counter right but Jian Bing avoids it with no problem.
Jian Bing throws a nice head kick!

Jian Bing forces Wolf back against the cage and clinches.

Jian Bing successfully pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jian Bing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jian Bing throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jian Bing has a closed guard, preventing Wolf from standing up.
Wolf preventing the sweep.

Wolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jian Bing has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf has managed to get both his arms back between Jian Bing's legs - danger averted.
Jian Bing is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf stops Jian Bing from standing up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wolf tries to clinch up.
Wolf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jian Bing tries to avoid it but Wolf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jian Bing to the ground. Jian Bing escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Jian Bing rushes Wolf and presses him up against the cage.
Jian Bing leaning against his opponent.
Wolf is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wolf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jian Bing tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wolf smiles and moves away.

Jian Bing takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jian Bing pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Wolf.

Jian Bing instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jian Bing gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jian Bing looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yu Jian Bing dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

Jian Bing has his takedown stuffed
and Wolf counters with a three punch combo that has Jian Bing backing up. Jian Bing nods at Wolf to acknowledge the strikes.
Jian Bing tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jian Bing somewhat.

Jian Bing darts in and clinches Wolf up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Jian Bing.
Wolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jian Bing leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wolf tries to pull guard but Jian Bing won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jian Bing stalling in the clinch.
Jian Bing stops a takedown attempt from Wolf.
Jian Bing has Wolf pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wolf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yu Jian Bing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jian Bing drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wolf pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jian Bing blocks a head kick by Wolf.
Wolf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wolf wants it to stay on the feet.

Jian Bing feints and as Wolf raises his hands in defense, Jian Bing changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jian Bing pushing down on Wolf's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jian Bing not doing much here.
Jian Bing works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf defending against the ground and pound.
Jian Bing cracks Wolf with a big right hand but Wolf just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jian Bing in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jian Bing tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jian Bing is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wolf will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Jian Bing tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jian Bing has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jian Bing controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jian Bing fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jian Bing tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wolf defends well and Jian Bing ends up having to push Wolf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt.
Jian Bing is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wolf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Wolf clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jian Bing breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Branimir Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yu Jian Bing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolf has his takedown stuffed
and Jian Bing makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yu Jian Bing showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jian Bing 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yu Jian Bing!