PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elric Wolfsbruder (ranked 512 p4p, 1190 weight class) and Hellas Pankratios (ranked 19 p4p, 44 weight class). Wolfsbruder comes to the cage accompanied by Cradel to the grave. Elric Wolfsbruder had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Wolfsbruder
vs
Pankratios

186 cm
38
271
25 - 17 - 1

200 cm
39
291
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sydney Fight Gear
Core Combat

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elric Wolfsbruder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hellas Pankratios!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfsbruder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pankratios ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wolfsbruder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pankratios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolfsbruder.
Pankratios throws the left hand but Wolfsbruder avoids the punch easily.
Wolfsbruder slips under a jab.
As Pankratios tries to get set, Wolfsbruder tries to push him back and clinch up but Pankratios manages to avoid the attempt.
Wolfsbruder with a jab.
Wolfsbruder misses the jab.
Pankratios shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolfsbruder but Wolfsbruder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wolfsbruder throws out a loose jab but Pankratios uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pankratios throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pankratios takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wolfsbruder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pankratios stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pankratios thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wolfsbruder gets tackled into the cage by Pankratios. Pankratios maintains the clinch.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pankratios lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Wolfsbruder.
Still in the clinch, Wolfsbruder scores with a nice short uppercut.

Wolfsbruder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight left.
And Pankratios tries to counter it with a takedown but Wolfsbruder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pankratios connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pankratios ducks under a wild hook from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder scores with a jab to the head.
Wolfsbruder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pankratios or perhaps it was just good defense by Wolfsbruder, which made it look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wolfsbruder throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Pankratios tumbling to the canvas!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios trying to keep a closed guard but Wolfsbruder is proving a slippery customer.
Wolfsbruder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pankratios is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Pankratios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfsbruder stopping the sweep attempt from Pankratios.

Pankratios had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolfsbruder defends it easily.
Wolfsbruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Pankratios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfsbruder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pankratios swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pankratios avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolfsbruder wants to pass the guard but Pankratios is keeping the position.
Pankratios wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wolfsbruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Pankratios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pankratios is trying to control the position but Wolfsbruder postures up.
Wolfsbruder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pankratios works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wolfsbruder won't allow Pankratios to sweep him here.
Wolfsbruder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pankratios is keeping the position for now.
Pankratios looking to control.
Wolfsbruder preventing the sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wolfsbruder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolfsbruder's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pankratios shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's four 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.
Pankratios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wolfsbruder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pankratios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolfsbruder throws out the jab.
Wolfsbruder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wolfsbruder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pankratios takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wolfsbruder thumps Pankratios with a low kick.
Nice shot by Pankratios.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut.
Pankratios swings for the body but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
Elric Wolfsbruder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pankratios takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wolfsbruder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pankratios.
Pankratios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolfsbruder throws out the jab.
Wolfsbruder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elric Wolfsbruder dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wolfsbruder throws a jab when Pankratios was well out of range.
Wolfsbruder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pankratios throws a hook but Wolfsbruder blocks it.
Pankratios bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wolfsbruder's head backwards.
Pankratios defending well as Wolfsbruder loads up on a big left hand.
Wolfsbruder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pankratios connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wolfsbruder scrambles back to his feet.
Wolfsbruder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pankratios can do to turn this around?
Wolfsbruder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pankratios.
Pankratios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolfsbruder scores with a hook to the body. Pankratios takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pankratios throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolfsbruder.
It looked like Wolfsbruder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pankratios misses with a right hand
and Wolfsbruder counters with a stiff right hand.
Pankratios walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wolfsbruder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wolfsbruder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pankratios manages to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pankratios manages to avoid it.
Pankratios steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wolfsbruder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pankratios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pankratios steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wolfsbruder.

Wolfsbruder bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Pankratios! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Pankratios lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Pankratios trying to control but Wolfsbruder is working from the bottom.
Pankratios looking to pass the guard.
Wolfsbruder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolfsbruder working a defensive guard here.
Wolfsbruder has Pankratios pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pankratios is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pankratios tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolfsbruder is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wolfsbruder holds on and takes a little breather.
Wolfsbruder wants to sweep here but Pankratios controlling him for the moment.
Wolfsbruder keeping moving, preventing Pankratios from controlling successfully.
Wolfsbruder 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.
Pankratios tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolfsbruder is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pankratios is one step ahead there.
Pankratios trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pankratios is fighting to break Wolfsbruder's control of his arms but Wolfsbruder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pankratios trying to control but Wolfsbruder is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wolfsbruder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pankratios throws an off balance right hand
and Wolfsbruder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight right.
Wolfsbruder cracks Pankratios with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pankratios.
Donk. Pankratios catches Wolfsbruder right on the button with a cross.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook. Pankratios ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios moves forwards but Wolfsbruder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pankratios moves out of range as Wolfsbruder strikes.
Pankratios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolfsbruder manages to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook but Pankratios avoids it easily.
Pankratios tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wolfsbruder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pankratios looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfsbruder clobbers Pankratios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A leg kick checked by Pankratios.
Wolfsbruder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wolfsbruder swats away the attempt to clinch by Pankratios.
The fighters circling - Wolfsbruder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pankratios lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wolfsbruder at a distance.
Wolfsbruder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elric Wolfsbruder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Wolfsbruder misses with a hook.
Pankratios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pankratios takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Elric Wolfsbruder is winning the standup battle so far.
Pankratios throws a hook but Wolfsbruder blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Wolfsbruder misses the target.
Pankratios is looking to clinch but Wolfsbruder is avoiding it.
Nice shot by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder needs to keep his hands up - Pankratios had a free shot at his head there.
Wolfsbruder thumps Pankratios with a low kick.
Wolfsbruder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pankratios scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight right.
Pankratios with the counter takedown but Wolfsbruder avoids it easily.
Pankratios cracks Wolfsbruder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder throws a big shot that misses.
Wolfsbruder throws a looping overhand right but Pankratios ducks down to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Pankratios. That snapped Wolfsbruder's head back.
Wolfsbruder works Pankratios's body with a nice hook.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook but Pankratios avoids it easily.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook. Pankratios ducked under it nicely.
Pankratios blocks a leg kick.
Pankratios throws a fast counter high kick but Wolfsbruder manages to duck under it in time.
Wolfsbruder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Pankratios counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pankratios.

Wolfsbruder scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pankratios has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pankratios drops his hands momentarily and Wolfsbruder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pankratios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Wolfsbruder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pankratios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolfsbruder throws out the jab.
Pankratios misses with a straight right.
Wolfsbruder looks to score with a jab to the body but Pankratios is just out of range.
Pankratios shoots in for a double leg but Wolfsbruder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot by Wolfsbruder.
A left lands for Wolfsbruder.
Pankratios misses with a two punch combination.
Wolfsbruder ducks under a wild hook from Pankratios.
Pankratios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wolfsbruder looks to land a right hand but Pankratios moved out of range.
Pankratios drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wolfsbruder defends it well.
Wolfsbruder tests Pankratios's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hellas Pankratios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pankratios tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wolfsbruder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pankratios under the eye.

Pankratios is rocked!
Pankratios moves out of range of the leg kick from Wolfsbruder.
Pankratios keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Wolfsbruder, right into the meat of the thigh.

Pankratios is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wolfsbruder's half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pankratios connects with a nice short shot to Wolfsbruder's temple.
Wolfsbruder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Pankratios wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolfsbruder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pankratios missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pankratios is trying to control. Wolfsbruder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder is controlling Pankratios's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nice strikes from Pankratios there.
Pankratios missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wolfsbruder desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wolfsbruder continues to stall.
Pankratios throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wolfsbruder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pankratios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfsbruder is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfsbruder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pankratios working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elric Wolfsbruder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wolfsbruder, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elric Wolfsbruder!
Elric Wolfsbruder made sure to mention his sponsor, Core Combat in his post fight interview.