PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Red Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Pirozhkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes to the cage accompanied by Shawnee Sioux War Dance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wolf
vs
Pirozhkov

168 cm
30
148 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

175 cm
25
135 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Pirozhkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pirozhkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf connects with a jab.
Wolf lands a right hook to the body.
Wolf thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pirozhkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Wolf scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolf. That's going to slow Pirozhkov down.
Wolf lands a nice looking body shot.
Wolf is looking to wear down Pirozhkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wolf looks to land a combination. Pirozhkov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirozhkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf scores with the left hand. Pirozhkov knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Wolf misses.
Pirozhkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolf lands a slapping body shot.

Pirozhkov gets the takedown into side control.

Pirozhkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pirozhkov tries for a kimura but Wolf is defending well.

Pirozhkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wolf rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pirozhkov's guard! Nice work there by Wolf!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pirozhkov keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pirozhkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wolf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Pirozhkov is looking for a triangle but Wolf pushes his legs off easily.

Pirozhkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolf is aware though and is defending well.

Pirozhkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wolf uses it to pass to side control.
Wolf wants to stand but Pirozhkov has his arm trapped.
Pirozhkov is trying to work for a sweep but Wolf has mounted him!
Pirozhkov is looking to improve his position but Wolf isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf controlling the position easily from mount.
Pirozhkov tries to hold on but Wolf pushes him away.
Pirozhkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Wolf has a good base and remains in mount.
Pirozhkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pirozhkov tries to improve his position but instead Wolf has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pirozhkov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wolf in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Wolf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wolf scores with a jab. Pirozhkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pirozhkov.
Pirozhkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wolf throws a series of punches but Pirozhkov avoids them all with ease.
Wolf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf throws a head kick that misses.
Pirozhkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pirozhkov misses with a hook.
Wolf lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf throws out a loose jab but Pirozhkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Red Wolf is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Wolf does it's job there.
Red Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Red Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pirozhkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
A jab from Wolf misses.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf scores with a leg kick.
Pirozhkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
Wolf swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pirozhkov is defended easily by Wolf.
Wolf throws a hook but Pirozhkov avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolf lands a right hook to the body.
Wolf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pirozhkov blocks a jab.
Pirozhkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf tests Pirozhkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wolf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf scores with a hook to the body. Pirozhkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wolf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wolf.
Wolf stuffs the takedown.
Pirozhkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wolf circles away.
Red Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pirozhkov.
Wolf lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wolf looks to land a right hand but Pirozhkov moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf fakes the leg kick and cracks Pirozhkov in the body.
Wolf lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pirozhkov manages to avoid it.
Wolf throws a head kick but Pirozhkov moves out of range.
Pirozhkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Pirozhkov is just out of range.
Wolf stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pirozhkov.
Wolf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wolf lands a nice hook to Pirozhkov's body. Pirozhkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a double jab.
Wolf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pirozhkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pirozhkov avoids a kick to the body.
Pirozhkov looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
Red Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pirozhkov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Wolf.
Wolf missing with a left hand there. Pirozhkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pirozhkov.
Pirozhkov moves away from the strike by Wolf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Wolf.
Pirozhkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Pirozhkov 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 Pirozhkov off to one side.
Red Wolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolf lands with a right hand.
Pirozhkov looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
Wolf throws a hook but Pirozhkov avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolf throws a right and a left that Pirozhkov avoids nicely.

Pirozhkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wolf tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pirozhkov is in Wolf's guard.
Pirozhkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf is retaining full guard.
Pirozhkov stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf.
Pirozhkov wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Arthur Pirozhkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Red Wolf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wolf, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Wolf!
Red Wolf took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.