PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacen Dolcetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnboy Wolfguy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Dolcetti
vs
Wolfguy

177 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

181 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacen Dolcetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnboy Wolfguy!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfguy throws a combination. Dolcetti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Wolfguy closes the distance and clinches.
Dolcetti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wolfguy keeps control of Dolcetti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wolfguy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dolcetti takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wolfguy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dolcetti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wolfguy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dolcetti is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Wolfguy manages to break the clinch.

Dolcetti drives through and clinches with Wolfguy against the ropes.

Wolfguy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dolcetti is not content to let Wolfguy control the position.
The strikes coming from Wolfguy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dolcetti is not content to let Wolfguy control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfguy just content to control the position.
Wolfguy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wolfguy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dolcetti is trying to control Wolfguy's posture but Wolfguy avoids it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wolfguy swings for the body but Dolcetti moves out of range.
Dolcetti misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolfguy. That's going to slow Dolcetti down.

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.
Dolcetti loads up on a big right hand but Wolfguy slips the punch.
Wolfguy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dolcetti swivels and escapes.

Dolcetti gets a clinch.
Dolcetti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wolfguy.
Jacen Dolcetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnboy Wolfguy.
Wolfguy tries to pull guard but Dolcetti won't allow it.
Wolfguy trying to land knees to the body.
Wolfguy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wolfguy tries to land knees in the clinch but Dolcetti avoids the damage to the body.
Wolfguy wants a takedown but no success here.

Dolcetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolfguy misses the target.

Wolfguy closes the distance and pushes Dolcetti back into the ropes.
Dolcetti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dolcetti is pressed up against the ropes. Wolfguy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dolcetti down to the mat. Dolcetti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dolcetti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wolfguy avoids it really well and circles away.
Dolcetti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Wolfguy counters with a single leg into guard. Dolcetti didn't expect that.

Dolcetti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wolfguy defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfguy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolcetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfguy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dolcetti manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Dolcetti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wolfguy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wolfguy has escaped and now he's on top!
Dolcetti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four 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.
Wolfguy wants to control from the top but Dolcetti keeps moving.
Wolfguy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dolcetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolfguy lands a couple of elbows.

Dolcetti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolfguy being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wolfguy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wolfguy showed some decent athleticism there.

Wolfguy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dolcetti defends it well.
Wolfguy is looking to take a break and control but Dolcetti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolcetti is looking to improve his position.
Wolfguy trying to pass the guard but Dolcetti defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolcetti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wolfguy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dolcetti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dolcetti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dolcetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolfguy.
Wolfguy tries to clinch up.
Wolfguy tried to score with a low kick but Dolcetti checks it.
Dolcetti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wolfguy.
Dolcetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolfguy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dolcetti at a distance.
Johnboy Wolfguy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dolcetti fails with the takedown.
Wolfguy scores with a one two! Dolcetti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolcetti throws a nice looking combination but Wolfguy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dolcetti thows a body shot but no joy.

Dolcetti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wolfguy is refusing to be controlled, as Dolcetti sits in half guard.
Wolfguy keeping hold of Dolcetti's head, controlling as best he can.
Dolcetti is keen to just control but Wolfguy is a slippery customer.
Dolcetti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dolcetti is pressing down on Wolfguy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolfguy is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfguy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dolcetti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dolcetti's back!

Wolfguy has his opponent's back but Dolcetti is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Wolfguy.

Dolcetti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dolcetti works his way into side control.
Dolcetti working the ground and pound from side control.
Dolcetti lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wolfguy down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfguy tries to improve position but can't.

Dolcetti has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dolcetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolfguy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Wolfguy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wolfguy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnboy Wolfguy has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dolcetti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wolfguy won't allow Dolcetti to sweep him here.
Wolfguy wants to pass the guard but Dolcetti is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacen Dolcetti dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dolcetti fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolfguy thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolfguy throws a series of punches but Dolcetti avoids them all with ease.
Dolcetti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolfguy doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dolcetti!
Dolcetti looks to land a combination but Wolfguy avoids it well.
Dolcetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolfguy swings for the body but Dolcetti moves out of range.
Dolcetti tries to clinch there but Wolfguy circles away.

Wolfguy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dolcetti's half guard.
Wolfguy is keen to just control but Dolcetti is a slippery customer.
Dolcetti wants to control but Wolfguy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wolfguy trying to control the action but Dolcetti is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolcetti trying to control but Wolfguy postures up.
Wolfguy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dolcetti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wolfguy tries to pass to full mount but Dolcetti defends it.
Dolcetti is trying to maintain the position but Wolfguy is very close to passing his half guard.
Wolfguy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dolcetti has his takedown stuffed

and Wolfguy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wolfguy decides to return to a standing position.

Wolfguy has Dolcetti up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dolcetti fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacen Dolcetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wolfguy decides to pull guard.
Dolcetti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dolcetti won't allow Wolfguy to sweep him here.
Wolfguy trying to control the position.
Dolcetti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolcetti trying to control but Wolfguy is working from the bottom.
Dolcetti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dolcetti wanted to stand there but Wolfguy had control of the position.
Dolcetti advances to half guard.
Dolcetti passes to side control.

Dolcetti has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wolfguy rushes Dolcetti and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Dolcetti gets underhooks to prevent Wolfguy's takedown attempt.
Wolfguy looking for a takedown.
Dolcetti tries for a takedown but Wolfguy manages to get underhooks.
Wolfguy can't get the takedown.
Wolfguy stops a takedown attempt from Dolcetti.
Wolfguy lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Wolfguy.
Wolfguy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Dolcetti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wolfguy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dolcetti.
Dolcetti prevents a body shot from Wolfguy.
Dolcetti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wolfguy just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Dolcetti prevents a takedown attempt there.

Dolcetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacen Dolcetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolfguy tries to clinch but Dolcetti moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnboy Wolfguy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wolfguy 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnboy Wolfguy!