PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaycen Solo (ranked 263 p4p, 474 weight class) and Aaron Wolf (ranked 43 p4p, 74 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aaron Wolf enters the cage!

Solo
vs
Wolf

190 cm
24
222
12 - 6 - 0

202 cm
25
216
13 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaycen Solo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf lands an overhand right.
Wolf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Solo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Solo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Solo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wolf parries the strikes from Solo easily there. Solo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wolf to escape.
Wolf is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Solo off and has taken his back!
Solo tries to escape the position.
Solo trying to control the position but Wolf manages to sink in the hooks.
Well, with Wolf on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Solo is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf controls the action.
Solo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo is trying to break free.
Solo just trying to survive but Wolf is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wolf keeps control of the position as Solo tries to break free.
Wolf controls the action.
Solo trying to control but not successfully.
Solo rolls, trying to escape but Wolf keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Solo is trying to break free.
Wolf is trying to stick to Solo's back but Solo is turning into Wolf. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wolf's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Solo.
Solo throws a big right hand that misses.
Solo postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it.
Wolf managing to control the position.
Solo throws a big right hand that misses.
Solo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
Solo landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf trying to keep a closed guard but Solo is proving a slippery customer.
Solo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solo throwing strikes from guard but Wolf blocks nicely.
Solo works over Wolf with some ground and pound from guard.
Solo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Solo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Solo landing with the ground and pound.

That has opened up Aaron Wolf's cut even more.
Wolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solo is one step ahead there.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Solo works over Wolf with some ground and pound from guard.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Solo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wolf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolf pulls Solo in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wolf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Wolf wants to free his trapped foot but Solo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jaycen Solo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Wolf's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Solo is just out of range.
Solo has a takedown stuffed.
Wolf cracks Solo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Solo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Solo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Solo slips a nice elbow through Wolf's hands, connecting with Wolf's forehead.

The cut above Aaron Wolf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Solo looks to land a strike but Wolf avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Solo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solo's guard.

Solo has a closed guard, preventing Wolf from standing up.
Wolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solo wants to control the position but Wolf says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf prevents Solo from improving his position.
Wolf trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it.
Solo is trying to control but can't.
Wolf is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Jaycen Solo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Solo is looking to improve his position.

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 trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it.
Solo is looking for a sweep. Wolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wolf uses his free foot to push down on Solo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Solo.
Solo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Solo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wolf wants to stand but Solo is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo tries to hold on but Wolf pushes him away.
Solo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Solo regains half guard.
Solo trying to control here.
Wolf tries to stand but can't do so whilst Solo controls his leg.
Solo manages to get to full guard.
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Solo has his hands on Wolf's head, controlling the position.
Wolf won't allow Solo to sweep him here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Solo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aaron Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solo moves out of range of the leg kick from Wolf.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Solo doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolf misses with a body shot

so Solo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Solo with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron Wolf's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Wolf stuffs the takedown.
Solo shoots in for a double leg but Wolf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Solo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wolf as he avoids it easily.
Solo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wolf avoids it really well and circles away.
Solo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wolf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Solo fails with the takedown.
A good leg kick by Wolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Solo misses with a takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Solo drops his hands momentarily and Wolf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wolf lands a really nice looking cross but Solo seems unphased.

Solo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf cracks Solo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh Solo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Wolf. Beautiful body shot.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolf connects with a leg kick.

Solo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Wolf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Solo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Wolf works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wolf works his way to full guard. Good work.
Solo seems to have got his legs back now.
Solo throws an elbow that misses. Wolf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Solo's guard. Nice move by Wolf!

Solo is pulling down on Wolf's head to control his posture.
Wolf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Solo has control of Wolf's left arm, preventing Wolf from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf stands and throws Solo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wolf working away.
Solo is looking for a sweep.
Wolf works to advance to full mount. Solo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Solo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Wolf biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solo trying to control the hands but Wolf won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wolf keeps control of the position as Solo tries to break free.
Wolf is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Wolf really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Wolf's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solo.
Solo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aaron Wolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Solo 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.
Wolf looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Solo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wolf 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.
Solo has Wolf pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
Solo pulls Wolf in close to prevent any damage.
Solo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wolf controls the pace.
Wolf being controlled here momentarily.

That's two 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.
Wolf preventing the sweep.
Solo managing to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wolf throws a looping overhand right but Solo ducks down to avoid it.
Wolf stuffs the takedown attempt from Solo. Solo gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolf feints a counter leg kick.
Solo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wolf connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solo moves away.
Wolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Solo 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 Solo off to one side.
Wolf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Solo goes for a double leg but Wolf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wolf continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Wolf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Solo slips under a jab from Wolf.
Wolf has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solo.
Solo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wolf can pounce on him.
Wolf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Solo. That did some damage!
Solo shoots in and drives through. Wolf sprawls well.
Solo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Solo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wolf sprawls and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands a jab to Solo's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf scores with a jab.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolf is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolf misses with a leg kick

so Solo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Solo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Solo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wolf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Solo throws an elbow that misses. Wolf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Solo's guard. Nice move by Wolf!

Solo wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Wolf dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Wolf's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solo manages to avoid it.
Solo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Solo shoots in for a takedown but Wolf shows good takedown defense.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Solo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wolf as he avoids it easily.
Wolf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Solo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolf throws out the jab.
Solo 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 Solo off to one side.
Wolf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo has his takedown stuffed
and Wolf counters with an inside leg kick.

Solo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wolf!

Wolf bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solo moves away.
Wolf looks to land a right hand but Solo moved out of range.
Wolf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf scores with a nice head shot.
Wolf swings for the body but Solo moves out of range.
Wolf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Solo.
Wolf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solo manages to avoid it.
Solo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wolf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wolf swings for the body but Solo moves out of range.
Solo misses with a takedown attempt - Wolf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wolf lands the left hand.
Solo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolf as he jumps to the side.
Jaycen Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Wolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Solo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wolf sprawls well initially but Solo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf moves into full guard.
Solo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wolf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Solo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Solo.
Solo is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolf has wrist control.
Solo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wolf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Solo throwing strikes from guard but Wolf blocks nicely.
Solo throws an elbow that misses. Wolf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Solo's guard. Nice move by Wolf!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wolf's guard.

Solo preventing the sweep.
Solo throwing strikes but missing.
Wolf pulls Solo in to control the position.
Solo is in close to Wolf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Solo throws an elbow that misses. Wolf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Solo's guard. Nice move by Wolf!

Solo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Solo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Solo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Solo lands a couple of elbows.
Solo being controlled here momentarily.
Wolf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Solo working some strikes from top position.
Solo throws a big elbow that misses.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solo is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolf has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wolf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Wolf!
Aaron Wolf is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Aaron Wolf made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jaycen Solo was interviewed post fight and said 'Excellent job by my opponent. I look forward to learning from this experience and coming back a better fighter.'.