PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nazim Bardakci (ranked 1045 p4p, 134 weight class) and Julius Wolf (ranked 1858 p4p, 227 weight class). Bardakci's entrance music is Edis - Çok Çok. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bardakci
vs
Wolf

177 cm
22
163 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

170 cm
23
165 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Bullet Proof System

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nazim Bardakci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bardakci tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolf swivels and escapes.
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wolf sprawls well. Wolf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bardakci gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wolf sprawls well. Wolf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bardakci gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bardakci 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. Bardakci is in Wolf's guard.
Bardakci postures up and lands a big shot to Wolf's brow.
Bardakci with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bardakci won't allow Wolf to sweep him here.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Bardakci from controlling successfully.
Wolf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bardakci manages to get himself to full guard.

Bardakci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Bardakci is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bardakci keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Bardakci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolf's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wolf throws a big right hand that misses.
Bardakci is trying to control the position but Wolf postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf trying to control but Bardakci is working from the bottom.
Wolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bardakci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolf trying to control but Bardakci is working from the bottom.
Wolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bardakci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wolf shoots for a double leg takedown but Bardakci sprawls well. He's pushed Wolf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bardakci stuffs the takedown.
Bardakci shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolf defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardakci misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Wolf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bardakci is trying to improve his position.
Bardakci sneaks back into half guard.
Bardakci is pressing down on Wolf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wolf pushing down on Bardakci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wolf is trying to control. Bardakci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bardakci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wolf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bardakci wants to control the action here but instead Wolf manages to pass to full mount!

Wolf jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bardakci manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Wolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bardakci knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Wolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf trying to control the action but Bardakci is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julius Wolf will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wolf shoots in for a double leg but Bardakci sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bardakci seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wolf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bardakci counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Bardakci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bardakci wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wolf is controlling Bardakci's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bardakci is thwarting Wolf's attempts to control the position.

Bardakci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bardakci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bardakci.
Bardakci trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bardakci is looking for a kimura here.
Wolf is looking to improve his position.

Bardakci is looking for a kimura here.
Bardakci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wolf trying to control here.
Bardakci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wolf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolf.
Wolf managing to control the position.
Bardakci throws a big elbow that misses.
Wolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bardakci's guard.

Wolf throws a big elbow that misses.
Wolf trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bardakci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Bardakci wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.

Wolf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardakci won't allow Wolf to sweep him here.
Bardakci trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bardakci throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bardakci with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wolf is trying to keep Bardakci in close.
Wolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bardakci is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wolf holds on and takes a little breather.
Nazim Bardakci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bardakci stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf.
Wolf managing to control the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bardakci being controlled here momentarily.
Bardakci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bardakci wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Bardakci scoring with some ground and pound.
Bardakci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wolf looking to control.
Wolf has his hands on Bardakci's head, controlling the position.
Bardakci postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bardakci got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bardakci has managed to get both his arms back between Wolf's legs - danger averted.
Bardakci trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazim Bardakci dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wolf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wolf dives in for a single leg takedown but Bardakci sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wolf shoots in but no luck this time.
Wolf tries for a takedown but Bardakci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nazim Bardakci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Wolf.
Bardakci tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolf swivels and escapes.
Bardakci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolf pinned against the cage. Wolf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wolf tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wolf stuffs the takedown.
Wolf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bardakci defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wolf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bardakci trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bardakci won't allow Wolf to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bardakci is aware though and is defending well.
Wolf wants to sweep here but Bardakci controlling him for the moment.
Bardakci is pushing down on Wolf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wolf is fighting to maintain full guard but Bardakci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bardakci thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolf's head.
Wolf manages to get to full guard.
Wolf trying to control the position here.

Wolf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bardakci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wolf keeping full guard, as Bardakci tries to pass.
Wolf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bardakci postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Wolf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bardakci trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf is trying to control the position but Bardakci postures up.
Wolf is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bardakci throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bardakci cracks Wolf with a solid left hand.
Bardakci wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.

Wolf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bardakci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Bardakci thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardakci is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolf has wrist control.
Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Bardakci postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wolf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bardakci, into his guard.

Bardakci keeping full guard, as Wolf tries to pass.
Bardakci trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bardakci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
Wolf looking to pass the guard.
Wolf postures up and lands a big shot to Bardakci's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolf is pushing down on Bardakci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bardakci is fighting to maintain full guard but Wolf has managed to sneak the leg through.
My spies in Damage Inc. inform me that Wolf has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bardakci is looking to improve his position.
Wolf is looking to advance position but Bardakci won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julius Wolf.
I think Wolf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Julius Wolf!
After the fight, Julius Wolf was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.