PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julius Wolf (ranked 394 p4p, 48 weight class) and Chakrii Weecharangsan (ranked 3259 p4p, 349 weight class). Weecharangsan has chosen Sarama as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Wolf
vs
Weecharangsan

170 cm
25
165 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

177 cm
22
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chakrii Weecharangsan!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weecharangsan throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf.
Wolf changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Wolf darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Weecharangsan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wolf is on him like a limpet, forcing Weecharangsan back against the cage.
Weecharangsan lands a nice uppercut.
Weecharangsan's coach down at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weecharangsan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wolf jumps guard but Weecharangsan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wolf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weecharangsan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wolf tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Weecharangsan defends well and Wolf ends up having to push Weecharangsan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weecharangsan lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Julius Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weecharangsan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Weecharangsan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan connects with a jab.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Weecharangsan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weecharangsan avoids it really well and circles away.
Weecharangsan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Weecharangsan does it's job there.
Weecharangsan lands a head kick!
Wolf tries to move into range but Weecharangsan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Wolf is rocked!
Weecharangsan is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Wolf flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Wolf is out cold! Weecharangsan holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chakrii Weecharangsan!
Chakrii Weecharangsan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.