PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Reem (ranked 602 p4p, 23 weight class) and Elric Wolfsbruder (ranked 643 p4p, 33 weight class). Reem comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Reputation. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wolfsbruder's choice of entrance music: Cradel to the grave. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Reem
vs
Wolfsbruder

194 cm
30
241 lbs
18 - 9 - 1

186 cm
30
271 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Woodshins' Ship

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 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umberto Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Elric Wolfsbruder!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem throws a body punch but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
Wolfsbruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook
and Reem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolfsbruder thinking.
Wolfsbruder scores with a hook to the body. Reem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reem walks into a straight right hand from Wolfsbruder.
The crowd cheers as Reem lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wolfsbruder doesn't seem phased though.
Wolfsbruder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolfsbruder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolfsbruder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Reem slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem throws a leg kick that is checked

and Wolfsbruder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wolfsbruder as Reem tries to tie him up.
Reem blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem avoiding damage.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reem lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reem lands a left hand.
Reem pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reem cracks Wolfsbruder with a nice body shot.
Reem looking to stall.
Reem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Umberto Reem.

Wolfsbruder gets tackled into the cage by Reem. Reem maintains the clinch.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem lands with a left to the head.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder's coach down at Scotty's Yard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wolfsbruder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wolfsbruder has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.

Wolfsbruder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfsbruder throws the left hand but Reem avoids the punch easily.
Reem swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Reem takes the fight into the clinch.
Wolfsbruder is looking to break free of the clinch but Reem has double underhooks.
Reem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder lands a right hand.
Wolfsbruder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Wolfsbruder.
Reem stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Wolfsbruder as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolfsbruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Reem.
A short uppercut from Reem.
Wolfsbruder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Reem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Wolfsbruder has had enough of the clinch but Reem keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Wolfsbruder.
Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder lands a right hand.
Wolfsbruder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reem backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfsbruder controls his hands.
Reem wants to stall.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolfsbruder is keeping busy.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Reem lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem lands an uppercut.
Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Reem.
Reem avoiding damage.
Wolfsbruder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elric Wolfsbruder will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wolfsbruder scores with a punch to the head.
Wolfsbruder throws a leg kick

and Reem moves into the clinch.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfsbruder.
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem stalling the fight.
Reem content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wolfsbruder tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Wolfsbruder back against the cage.
Reem lands a right hand.
Reem taking a breather.
Reem stalling in the clinch but Wolfsbruder improves position.
Reem works on Wolfsbruder's body with a couple of short punches.
Wolfsbruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Umberto Reem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Wolfsbruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reem lands a nice shot to the body.
Reem has Wolfsbruder pushed against the cage.
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolfsbruder backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolfsbruder backwards.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Reem.
Wolfsbruder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow.
Wolfsbruder being controlled against the cage.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
A nice left hand lands by Reem.
Reem trying to control the position but instead, Wolfsbruder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reem into the cage.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolfsbruder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Reem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Reem.
Wolfsbruder misses with a body punch.
Reem gets through Wolfsbruder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reem trying to control the position but instead, Wolfsbruder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reem into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reem.
Wolfsbruder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Reem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wolfsbruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reem.
Reem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wolfsbruder up against the cage.
Reem trying to stall but Wolfsbruder improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem has a couple of punches blocked by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with the head strike.
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolfsbruder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolfsbruder scores with a shoulder strike.
Wolfsbruder scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Wolfsbruder on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wolfsbruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wolfsbruder is breathing heavily.
Wolfsbruder has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Good body shot from Reem.
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!
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolfsbruder backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem prevents a body shot from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch to the body.
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reem pushes Wolfsbruder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Reem.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolfsbruder is keeping busy.
Reem lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfsbruder.
A short right from Reem on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reem blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Wolfsbruder is trying to break the clinch but Reem has him pressed against the cage.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem digs a right hand underneath Wolfsbruder's ribcage. Wolfsbruder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Reem on the inside.
Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Reem moves into the clinch.
Wolfsbruder lands an uppercut.
Reem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reem tries a body shot but Wolfsbruder blocks it.
Reem stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reem scores with a shot to the side of Wolfsbruder's head.
Reem lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Reem - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Reem.
Reem pushes Wolfsbruder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reem taking a breather.
Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfsbruder controls his hands.
Reem wants to stall.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolfsbruder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reem misses with some punches.
Reem tries to work over Wolfsbruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wolfsbruder can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Wolfsbruder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem is leaning against Wolfsbruder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wolfsbruder as Reem tries to tie him up.
Reem lands with a left to the head.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Reem lands a nice uppercut.
Reem lands a left hand.

Wolfsbruder is rocked!
Wolfsbruder tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Wolfsbruder back against the cage.
Wolfsbruder is still on wobbly legs! Can Reem finish him?
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolfsbruder seems to have recovered his senses.
A hook to the body from Reem.
A left hand lands to the body for Reem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Reem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reem lands a shot to the body.
Reem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reem stalling the fight.
Wolfsbruder letting Reem take a breather here.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wolfsbruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Reem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Reem.
Reem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolfsbruder can do to turn this around?
Reem works on Wolfsbruder's body with a couple of short punches.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem is pushing Wolfsbruder up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wolfsbruder is trying to force a seperation but Reem has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Reem.
Reem stalling in the clinch but Wolfsbruder improves position.
Reem blocks a body shot from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem trying to stall but Wolfsbruder improves his position.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolfsbruder's elbow.
Reem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wolfsbruder or not.
Reem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder misses the shot to the body.
Reem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Elric Wolfsbruder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wolfsbruder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reem counters with a huge left! Wolfsbruder is in big trouble! He's backing up but Reem isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Wolfsbruder from any more damage. A dominating finish by Reem!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Umberto Reem waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.