PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aapeli Vipunen (ranked 229 p4p, 10 weight class) and Elric Wolfsbruder (ranked 341 p4p, 13 weight class). Vipunen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Solonen ft. Kosola - LÄSKI!. Wolfsbruder is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cradel to the grave. Elric Wolfsbruder has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Vipunen
vs
Wolfsbruder

200 cm
35
300 lbs
15 - 1 - 0

186 cm
32
271 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aapeli Vipunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Elric Wolfsbruder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfsbruder throws a body punch but Vipunen moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Vipunen.
Vipunen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolfsbruder.
Vipunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vipunen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wolfsbruder on the side of the head.
A big right from Wolfsbruder misses.
Wolfsbruder looks to score with a jab to the body but Vipunen is just out of range.
Wolfsbruder misses with a wild body shot.

Vipunen closes the distance and clinches.
Vipunen blocks a body shot from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vipunen backwards.
Vipunen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vipunen jumps guard but Wolfsbruder stands there with Vipunen around his waist. Vipunen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vipunen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vipunen blocks an uppercut.
Vipunen has had enough of the clinch but Wolfsbruder keeps him there for the moment.
Wolfsbruder tries to throw a body punch but Vipunen avoids it by throwing Wolfsbruder back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vipunens head.
Wolfsbruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vipunen fails to land.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vipunen jumps guard but Wolfsbruder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wolfsbruder misses with the head strike.
Wolfsbruder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vipunen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vipunen tries a body shot but Wolfsbruder blocks it.
Wolfsbruder tries to throw a body punch but Vipunen avoids it by throwing Wolfsbruder back against the cage.

Vipunen breaks the clinch.
Wolfsbruder lands a right hook to the body.
Wolfsbruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vipunen moves away.
Wolfsbruder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vipunen keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolfsbruder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vipunen rather than just go for the knockout.
Wolfsbruder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vipunen looks to land a body kick but Wolfsbruder moved away.
Wolfsbruder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vipunen is looking to clinch.
Vipunen moves in looking to clinch but Wolfsbruder pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wolfsbruder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vipunen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolfsbruder. Vipunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vipunen misses with a wild body shot.
Wolfsbruder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wolfsbruder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vipunen.
Wolfsbruder lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the body from Wolfsbruder misses
and Vipunen counters with a one-two to the body.
Wolfsbruder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vipunen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vipunen throws a body punch but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
Vipunen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wolfsbruder counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Vipunen moves into the clinch.
Vipunen blocks a body shot from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vipunen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vipunen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolfsbruder backwards.
Vipunen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolfsbruder looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vipunen manages to break the clinch.
Wolfsbruder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vipunen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wolfsbruder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wolfsbruder lands a lovely overhand right.
Wolfsbruder throws the left hand but Vipunen avoids the punch easily.
Vipunen blocks a jab.
Vipunen throws a low kick, looking for Wolfsbruder's leg but Wolfsbruder calmly moves out of range.
Wolfsbruder misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Vipunen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vipunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolfsbruder.
A lazy left from Vipunen finds it's target.
Wolfsbruder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolfsbruder tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight left.
Vipunen cracks Wolfsbruder with an open hand slap.
Wolfsbruder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vipunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolfsbruder.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen misses the shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook.
Wolfsbruder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wolfsbruder looks to land a body kick but Vipunen moved away.
Vipunen throws a sloppy head kick and Wolfsbruder moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Vipunen scores with a four punch combination!
Vipunen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vipunen moves away from the strike by Wolfsbruder.
Vipunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolfsbruder manages to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder throws a front kick aimed at Vipunen's knee but Vipunen avoids it well.
Wolfsbruder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vipunen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Wolfsbruder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wolfsbruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vipunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfsbruder.
An attempted straight right counter from Vipunen misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vipunen throws a lazy right hand but Wolfsbruder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Wolfsbruder - just one landing.
It looks like Vipunen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Vipunen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolfsbruder throws a shot to the body.
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 drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook.
Vipunen throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolfsbruder avoids the body shot from Vipunen.
A slow jab from Wolfsbruder misses its intended target.
Vipunen moves out of range of the body kick from Wolfsbruder.
Vipunen throwing a counter right hand but Wolfsbruder manages to avoid it.
Vipunen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wolfsbruder to score with a decent uppercut.
Vipunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolfsbruder throws a leg kick but Vipunen moved away.
Vipunen ducks right into an uppercut from Wolfsbruder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Wolfsbruder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vipunen, pushing him back against the cage.
Wolfsbruder misses with the head strike.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Vipunen.
Vipunen blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipunen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolfsbruder is breathing heavily.
Wolfsbruder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Vipunen.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.

Vipunen pulls guard effortlessly.

Vipunen has his foot on Wolfsbruder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wolfsbruder works his way back into a safe position though.
Wolfsbruder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolfsbruder slips nicely into half guard.
Wolfsbruder tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vipunen.
Wolfsbruder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vipunen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vipunen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Vipunen looking for submissions off his back.
Vipunen is staying active underneath Wolfsbruder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vipunen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vipunen.
Wolfsbruder passes Vipunen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wolfsbruder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wolfsbruder wants to control but Vipunen is keeping him busy.

Vipunen looking for submissions off his back.
Wolfsbruder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wolfsbruder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen is refusing to be controlled, as Wolfsbruder sits in half guard.

Vipunen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vipunen is staying active underneath Wolfsbruder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wolfsbruder is looking to stall here but Vipunen recovers full guard.

Vipunen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolfsbruder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vipunen keeping full guard, as Wolfsbruder tries to pass.

Wolfsbruder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Vipunen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wolfsbruder passes Vipunen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Vipunen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolfsbruder pulls his head out easily.
Wolfsbruder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wolfsbruder trying to pass the guard but Vipunen defending well.
Vipunen trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Vipunen actively working from the bottom here.

Vipunen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Elric Wolfsbruder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Vipunen moves out of range of the strikes.
Vipunen connects with a body shot that sends Wolfsbruder's belly button to the back.
Vipunen misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Wolfsbruder misses.
Wolfsbruder throws a wild body kick that Vipunen sees coming a mile off.
Wolfsbruder moves out of range as Vipunen strikes.
Vipunen slips a jab from Wolfsbruder.
Vipunen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wolfsbruder takes a swing at Vipunen's ribcage but misses.
Wolfsbruder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vipunen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vipunen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolfsbruder tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wolfsbruder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfsbruder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolfsbruder throws out the jab.
Wolfsbruder lands a glancing blow to the side of Vipunen's head.
Vipunen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolfsbruder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vipunen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolfsbruder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipunen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wolfsbruder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wolfsbruder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vipunen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vipunen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolfsbruder throws out the jab.
Vipunen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight right.
Vipunen scores with a nice body kick.
Vipunen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolfsbruder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vipunen throws a wild body kick that Wolfsbruder sees coming a mile off.
Vipunen digs a good hook to Wolfsbruder's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Vipunen blocks the leg kick.
Wolfsbruder thuds his shin into the meat of Vipunen's side.
Vipunen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vipunen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wolfsbruder checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aapeli Vipunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wolfsbruder counters with a good low kick that Vipunen was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfsbruder throws a poor cross that misses
and Vipunen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight right.
Vipunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolfsbruder connects with the punch.
Vipunen avoids the body shot from Wolfsbruder.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolfsbruder misses the target.
Vipunen blocks a jab.
Vipunen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vipunen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder is looking to land body kicks.
Vipunen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vipunen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook. Vipunen ducked under it nicely.
Wolfsbruder lands with a shot to the body.
Vipunen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wolfsbruder counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Vipunen misses.
Vipunen backing away here, and Wolfsbruder unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wolfsbruder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vipunen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vipunen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolfsbruder throws out the jab.
Wolfsbruder scores with a nice head shot.
Wolfsbruder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wolfsbruder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Vipunen misses.
Vipunen throws the kick towards the body but Wolfsbruder avoids it.
Wolfsbruder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vipunen throws a body kick that misses.
Vipunen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elric Wolfsbruder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vipunen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolfsbruder wants to counter with a clinch but Vipunen pushes him away.
Vipunen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolfsbruder is just out of range.
Wolfsbruder tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vipunen misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vipunen's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolfsbruder. Vipunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolfsbruder catches Vipunen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfsbruder moves out of range of the body kick from Vipunen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wolfsbruder, as that shot connected.
Vipunen staying out of range there.
Vipunen moves out of range of the strikes.
Vipunen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vipunen to score with a decent uppercut.
Vipunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolfsbruder.
Vipunen connects with a right hand. Wolfsbruder shakes it off.
Vipunen throws a body kick that misses.
Wolfsbruder checks a leg kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elric Wolfsbruder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wolfsbruder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elric Wolfsbruder!
A relieved looking Elric Wolfsbruder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.