PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Berkthar Bankenfuere (ranked 24664 p4p, 6191 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 669 p4p, 590 weight class). Theros Ironfeld told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bankenfuere
vs
Ironfeld

205 cm
19
278
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
19
275
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Very confident

Knockaround Guys Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Berkthar Bankenfuere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironfeld scores with a hook to the body. Bankenfuere takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ironfeld scores with the left hand. Bankenfuere knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Berkthar Bankenfuere has been cut.
Bankenfuere takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bankenfuere has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bankenfuere cracks Ironfeld with an open hand slap.
Bankenfuere misses with a hook
and Ironfeld counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Ironfeld.
Bankenfuere throws a big counter combination but Ironfeld scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ironfeld takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ironfeld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bankenfuere avoids it really well and circles away.
A lazy left from Ironfeld finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Ironfeld. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironfeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bankenfuere is looking to counter punch.
Bankenfuere looks to land a combination but Ironfeld avoids it well.
Ironfeld has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld fails to land with a series of punches.
Bankenfuere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ironfeld slips a jab and a cross from Bankenfuere.
Bankenfuere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ironfeld.
Bankenfuere blocks a jab.
Ironfeld tries to move into range but Bankenfuere moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Bankenfuere, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ironfeld misses with a two punch combination.
Bankenfuere misses with a body kick.
Bankenfuere takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bankenfuere avoids the body shot from Ironfeld.
Bankenfuere seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bankenfuere throws a nice looking combination but Ironfeld bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ironfeld is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bankenfuere rather than just go for the knockout.
Ironfeld throws a body shot but no joy.
Bankenfuere takes one on the button.
Bankenfuere misses with an attempted mid kick.
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!
Bankenfuere throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bankenfuere at a distance.
Ironfeld misses with a wild combination.
Ironfeld digs a good body shot into Bankenfuere's ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ironfeld.
Some wild striking there from Bankenfuere.
Bankenfuere tries to bum rush Ironfeld with a series of wild strikes but Ironfeld uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ironfeld connects with a body shot that sends Bankenfuere's belly button to the back.
Berkthar Bankenfuere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bankenfuere takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bankenfuere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bankenfuere dodges the punch combination from Ironfeld.
Bankenfuere was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ironfeld thuds his right hand into Bankenfuere's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bankenfuere stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bankenfuere looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ironfeld dips to his left and cracks Bankenfuere with an uppercut!
Bankenfuere misses with a combination
and Ironfeld counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bankenfuere thinking.
Bankenfuere cracks a nice hook into Ironfeld's ribs.
Bankenfuere ducks under a wild hook from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld throws a body shot but no joy.
Ironfeld ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ironfeld avoids the head kick by Bankenfuere.
Some wild striking there from Bankenfuere.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bankenfuere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bankenfuere throws a combination that misses
and Ironfeld counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bankenfuere is breathing heavily.
Bankenfuere throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Ironfeld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Bankenfuere.
Ironfeld fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ironfeld lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bankenfuere at a distance.
Ironfeld clobbers Bankenfuere with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Ironfeld shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ironfeld postures up in Bankenfuere's guard and throws a big left but Bankenfuere blocks it.
Bankenfuere on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bankenfuere tries to get out of the position.
Ironfeld throws a big elbow that misses.
Ironfeld with a nice head shot there.
Ironfeld has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ironfeld trying to control but Bankenfuere is working from the bottom.
Ironfeld is working Bankenfuere over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ironfeld controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theros Ironfeld dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Ironfeld cracks Bankenfuere with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ironfeld scores with a hook to the body. Bankenfuere takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ironfeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bankenfuere moves away.
Ironfeld connects with a body shot that sends Bankenfuere's belly button to the back.
Bankenfuere takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bankenfuere goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Ironfeld moves away from the strike by Bankenfuere.
Ironfeld is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bankenfuere with a body shot.
Ironfeld has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Bankenfuere. That snapped Ironfeld's head back.
Berkthar Bankenfuere is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ironfeld wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bankenfuere throws a series of punches but Ironfeld avoids them all with ease.
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!
Bankenfuere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ironfeld.
Bankenfuere misses with a wild body shot.
Ironfeld slips under a jab from Bankenfuere.
Ironfeld lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld throws a looping overhand right but Bankenfuere ducks down to avoid it.
Bankenfuere moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut is getting worse.
Bankenfuere feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ironfelds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ironfeld ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Ironfeld.
Ironfeld fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bankenfuere looks to land a combination. Ironfeld sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ironfeld connects with a body shot.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Ironfeld coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ironfeld cracks Bankenfuere with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bankenfuere tries to bum rush Ironfeld with a series of wild strikes but Ironfeld uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bankenfuere misses with a hook
and Ironfeld counters with a straight right hand.
Ironfeld lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ironfeld swinging wildly here.
Bankenfuere swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld lands with a straight right. Bankenfuere didn't see that one coming.
Ironfeld lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Ironfeld. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Bankenfuere tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ironfeld bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bankenfuere's head.
Bankenfuere misses with a few strikes there.
Ironfeld looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ironfeld lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bankenfuere walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ironfeld with a hook.
Bankenfuere looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Ironfeld misses.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironfeld doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ironfeld jabs at Bankenfuere's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ironfeld connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Bankenfuere does no damage.
Ironfeld misses with a left hand
and Bankenfuere counters with a one-two to the body.
Ironfeld thuds a left hand into Bankenfuere's body.
Bankenfuere takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bankenfuere walks into a jab.

Jeez, Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bankenfuere has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bankenfuere there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ironfeld works Bankenfuere's body with a nice hook.
Ironfeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bankenfuere moves away.
Bankenfuere throws a big counter combination but Ironfeld scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ironfeld defending well as Bankenfuere loads up on a big left hand.
Ironfeld appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ironfeld misses with a left hand
and Bankenfuere counters with a right hand to the body.
Ironfeld cracks a nice hook into Bankenfuere's ribs.
A punch combination from Bankenfuere misses.
Ironfeld swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ironfeld takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bankenfuere throws a nice looking combination but Ironfeld bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ironfeld showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bankenfuere.
Ironfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bankenfuere defends it well.
Bankenfuere misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Ironfeld was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ironfeld digs a good hook to Bankenfuere's body.
Ironfeld throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ironfeld lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ironfeld scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bankenfuere gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Theros Ironfeld!