PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Maurice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Wolfgang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maurice comes to the cage accompanied by Doce Discipulos. This should be fireworks!

Maurice
vs
Wolfgang

185 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
21
179 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Poweful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

MMA's Best Nutrition
Lucid Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Maurice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Wolfgang!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maurice closes the distance and clinches up with Wolfgang, looking for a takedown. Maurice pushes Wolfgang against the cage but Wolfgang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maurice avoids the body shot from Wolfgang.
Maurice will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maurice tries to clinch there but Wolfgang circles away.
Maurice tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolfgang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wolfgang misses with a wild body shot.
Maurice slips under a jab.
Maurice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maurice there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wolfgang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maurice, pushing him back against the cage.

Wolfgang breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maurice tries to clinch up
and Wolfgang counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Wolfgang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maurice fails with the takedown
and Wolfgang counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Maurice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maurice has his takedown stuffed
and Wolfgang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maurice thinking.
Maurice tries for a takedown but Wolfgang circles away easily
and Wolfgang counters with a nice body shot.
Maurice misses with a takedown
letting Wolfgang counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maurice.
Wolfgang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolfgang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maurice with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maurice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maurice is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Wolfgang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maurice takes one to the chin there.
Maurice misses with a takedown attempt
and Wolfgang counters with a right hand to the body.
Good exchange - Wolfgang coming out on top.
Maurice closes the distance but Wolfgang moves to the side
and Wolfgang counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang with a jab.

Wolfgang darts in and clinches Maurice up against the cage.
Wolfgang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maurice has him pressed against the cage.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but Maurice blocks it.
Maurice looking to throw knees to the head but Wolfgang is blocking nicely.
Wolfgang is pressed up against the cage. Maurice has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wolfgang down to the mat. Wolfgang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab from Wolfgang.
Wolfgang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Maurice had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wolfgang cracks Maurice with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wolfgang scores with a jab. Maurice acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maurice closes the distance but Wolfgang moves to the side
and Wolfgang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang lands a really nice looking cross but Maurice seems unphased.
Maurice with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wolfgang counters with a straight right hand.

Wolfgang has closed the distance and engaged Maurice in a clinch.
Wolfgang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Wolfgang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maurice misses with a takedown

and Wolfgang moves into the clinch.
Wolfgang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolfgang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maurice's face.
Wolfgang wants to break free but Maurice has control.
Wolfgang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maurice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wolfgang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maurice keeps control of Wolfgang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Wolfgang dominated that round.
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.

Maurice fails with the takedown

and Wolfgang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wolfgang.
Wolfgang is trying to break free.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but Maurice blocks with his arms.
Maurice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wolfgang trying to land knees to the body.
Wolfgang has had enough of the clinch but Maurice keeps him there for the moment.
Wolfgang misses with a knee to the head.
Wolfgang tries to break the clinch but Maurice is controlling the position.
Maurice keeps control of Wolfgang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maurice takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wolfgang landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maurice tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wolfgang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wolfgang is trying to break the clinch but Maurice has him pressed against the cage.
Maurice tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wolfgang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolfgang lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wolfgang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Wolfgang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurice looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maurice prevents Wolfgang from breaking the clinch.
Wolfgang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Maurice decides to pull guard.
Wolfgang wants to control from the top but Maurice keeps moving.
Maurice controls Wolfgang momentarily but Wolfgang frees himself.
Wolfgang wants to pass the guard but Maurice is keeping the position.
Maurice tries to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maurice looking for a sweep. Not yet Maurice, not yet.

Maurice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wolfgang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Wolfgang.
Wolfgang scores with a jab to the head.
Maurice doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wolfgang counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Maurice. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wolfgang breaks from the clinch.
Wolfgang tests Maurice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wolfgang lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maurice's hands.
Wolfgang connects with the punch.
Wolfgang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wolfgang lands with a nice body punch.

Wolfgang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Wolfgang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolfgang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maurice with a poor takedown
and Wolfgang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolfgang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wolfgang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wolfgang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wolfgang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maurice blocks it with crossed arms.
Maurice tries to break the clinch but Wolfgang is controlling the position.
Wolfgang is trying to break free.
Maurice takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wolfgang is pressed up against the cage. Maurice has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wolfgang down to the mat. Wolfgang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maurice closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Wolfgang.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maurice darts in trying to clinch
and Wolfgang counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Wolfgang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Maurice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wolfgang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maurice tries to clinch but Wolfgang moves away
and Wolfgang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maurice shoots and misses
and Maurice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maurice with a poor takedown
and Wolfgang counters with a series of strikes. Maurice will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Maurice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Wolfgang lands but Maurice takes it in his stride.
Maurice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Wolfgang.

Wolfgang closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolfgang misses with a knee strike.
Wolfgang tries to break the clinch but Maurice is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but Maurice blocks it.
Maurice keeps control of Wolfgang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wolfgang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maurice's face.
Wolfgang is trying to break free.
Wolfgang wants to break free but Maurice has control.
Maurice tries for a takedown but Wolfgang manages to get underhooks.
Wolfgang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maurice blocks it with crossed arms.

Wolfgang breaks the clinch.

Wolfgang takes the fight into the clinch.

Wolfgang manages to break the clinch.
Maurice fails with the takedown
and Wolfgang counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Wolfgang closes the distance and clinches.
Wolfgang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maurice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wolfgang misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maurice manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Maurice looking for a guillotine here but Wolfgang defends easily.
Wolfgang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maurice is keeping the position for now.

Maurice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maurice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wolfgang's guard.
Wolfgang wants to sweep but no luck.
Maurice wants to get up but he can't break Wolfgang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Wolfgang has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Maurice doesn't defend quickly enough and Wolfgang has managed to lock this one up! Can Maurice escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wolfgang on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dante Wolfgang!