PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elric Wolfsbruder (ranked 609 p4p, 18 weight class) and Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 1222 p4p, 47 weight class). Wolfsbruder's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cradel to the grave. Bjorn Ragnarsson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Elric Wolfsbruder's chin.

Wolfsbruder
vs
Ragnarsson

186 cm
32
271 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

209 cm
30
278 lbs
19 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Elric Wolfsbruder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Wolfsbruder finds it's way through Ragnarsson's defenses.

It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Wolfsbruder tries to score with a low kick but Ragnarsson moves his leg out of the way.
Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson wants to slow Wolfsbruder down by chopping away at his legs.
Wolfsbruder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Wolfsbruder strikes.
Wolfsbruder slips under a jab.
Wolfsbruder seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. Wolfsbruder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ragnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Wolfsbruder's belly button to the back.
Wolfsbruder misses the jab.
Ragnarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder staying out of range there.
Wolfsbruder is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolfsbruder misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick as Wolfsbruder jumps back.
Wolfsbruder cracks Ragnarsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfsbruder lands with a nice body punch.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target.
Ragnarsson misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ragnarsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Wolfsbruder blocks it.
Wolfsbruder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolfsbruder is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ragnarsson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ragnarsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wolfsbruder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ragnarsson thows a leg kick but Wolfsbruder checks it

and Wolfsbruder counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Wolfsbruder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolfsbruder.
Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder is trying to force a seperation but Ragnarsson has the dominant position.
Wolfsbruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder blocking some punches.
Wolfsbruder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wolfsbruder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfsbruder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wolfsbruder working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Wolfsbruder avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolfsbruder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ragnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Wolfsbruder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wolfsbruder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
A shot in the inside from Wolfsbruder.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolfsbruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolfsbruder blocks an uppercut.
Ragnarsson misses with an elbow strike.
Ragnarsson blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Wolfsbruder.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolfsbruder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Wolfsbruder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wolfsbruder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Wolfsbruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ragnarsson.
A short left from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Wolfsbruder.
A right hand to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Wolfsbruder avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolfsbruder.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wolfsbruder tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolfsbruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolfsbruder tries to break free but Ragnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Wolfsbruder.
Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolfsbruder.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Wolfsbruder has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Elric Wolfsbruder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab lands there for Wolfsbruder.
Ragnarsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wolfsbruder moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson.
Wolfsbruder tries to counter by clinching up but Ragnarsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Wolfsbruder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder works Ragnarsson's body with a nice hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ragnarsson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsson saw that one coming.
Ragnarsson with a nice cross.

Ragnarsson closes the distance and pushes Wolfsbruder back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ragnarsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wolfsbruder's brow.
Ragnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wolfsbruder.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder works on Ragnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolfsbruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Wolfsbruder.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Wolfsbruder breaks from the clinch.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That has opened up Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut even more.
Ragnarsson slips a straight right by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Wolfsbruder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Wolfsbruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wolfsbruder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ragnarsson at a distance.
Wolfsbruder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Wolfsbruder moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfsbruder lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnarsson's head back.
Ragnarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wolfsbruder is out of range and Ragnarsson settles back down.
Wolfsbruder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Ragnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ragnarsson is breathing heavily.
Wolfsbruder scores with a decent looking hook.
Wolfsbruder lands a slapping body shot.
Ragnarsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolfsbruder.
Jab from Wolfsbruder.

The cut above Bjorn Ragnarsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wolfsbruder looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Wolfsbruder ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ragnarsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfsbruder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wolfsbruder lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolfsbruder throws the kick towards the body but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Wolfsbruder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wolfsbruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnarsson's sensitive parts.
Elric Wolfsbruder is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wolfsbruder punishes Ragnarsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ragnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wolfsbruder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wolfsbruder loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
Ragnarsson swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfsbruder closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder swats away the attempt to clinch by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson needs to keep his hands up - Wolfsbruder had a free shot at his head there.

Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wolfsbruder lands with a good body shot.
Wolfsbruder scores with a hook.

Ragnarsson is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elric Wolfsbruder!
Elric Wolfsbruder retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Elric Wolfsbruder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.