PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Egon Wildfang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Bombadil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bombadil has chosen Climbing Up the Walls as his entrance music. Tom Bombadil will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Wildfang
vs
Bombadil

200 cm
22
294 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

225 cm
23
326 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Egon Wildfang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Bombadil!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wildfang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wildfang showed some decent athleticism there.

Bombadil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bombadil is not content to let Wildfang control the position.
Wildfang working the head and body with strikes.

Bombadil is defending against the submission attempts here by Wildfang.
Bombadil wants to get back to full guard.
Wildfang is trying to control the action in half guard but Bombadil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wildfang prevents Bombadil from improving his position.

Bombadil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wildfang trying to control the action but Bombadil is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bombadil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wildfang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bombadil!
Wildfang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bombadil takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bombadil is squirming around, avoiding Wildfang's attempts to control the action.

Wildfang goes for an armbar but Bombadil turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bombadil.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bombadil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bombadil must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombadil won't allow Wildfang to sweep him here.
Wildfang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wildfang controlling Bombadil's posture.
Bombadil trying to control the position from guard on top but Wildfang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bombadil stopping the sweep attempt from Wildfang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombadil looking to sit in guard and control but Wildfang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bombadil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wildfang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bombadil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wildfang momentarily.

It looks like Egon Wildfang has been cut.
Wildfang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wildfang misses the shot to the body.
Bombadil lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bombadil loads up on a big right hand but Wildfang slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombadil misses with a few strikes there.
Bombadil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wildfang was well out of range. Poor timing from Bombadil.
Wildfang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bombadil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wildfang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wildfang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wildfang tries to bum rush Bombadil with a series of wild strikes but Bombadil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bombadil throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wildfang is breathing heavily.
Bombadil tries to clinch but Wildfang moves out of range.
Bombadil swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wildfang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bombadil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wildfang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bombadil lands the left hand.
Tom Bombadil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bombadil swinging wildly here.
Wildfang lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Bombadil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Egon Wildfang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A big right from Bombadil misses.
Bombadil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bombadil misses with a double jab.
Tom Bombadil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wildfang tries to work over Bombadil's front leg with a kick but Bombadil checks it.
Bombadil tries to move into range but Wildfang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wildfang throws a hook but Bombadil blocks it.
Wildfang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bombadil.
Bombadil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wildfang lands a glancing blow to the side of Bombadil's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Wildfang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wildfang.
Tom Bombadil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Wildfang closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wildfang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bombadil knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Wildfang is looking for a kimura but Bombadil is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wildfang to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildfang is trying to control. Bombadil wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bombadil has hold of Wildfang's hands but Wildfang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wildfang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bombadil regains half guard.
Bombadil is breathing heavily.
Wildfang trying to control the pace.
Wildfang is trying to control the action in half guard but Bombadil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Wildfang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bombadil misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombadil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wildfang.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wildfang is looking to take a break and control but Bombadil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bombadil is looking to control Wildfang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bombadil avoid being mounted?
Wildfang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bombadil!

Wildfang is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bombadil can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wildfang wants to control the pace but Bombadil is squirming around nicely.
Wildfang is looking to take Bombadil's back but instead Bombadil gets back to half guard. Nice work.

Wildfang seems to be working for a kimura but Bombadil defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bombadil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wildfang uses his free foot to push down on Bombadil's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bombadil.
Wildfang lands a big elbow.
Bombadil tries to hold on but Wildfang pushes him away.
Bombadil slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wildfang is trying to control the action in half guard but Bombadil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bombadil won't allow Wildfang to pass to mount.
Wildfang trying to control the action but Bombadil is working from the bottom.
Wildfang is looking to pass Bombadil's guard but actually Bombadil recovers to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildfang wants to pass the guard but Bombadil is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wildfang stands and throws Bombadil's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bombadil prevents Wildfang from moving into mount.
Bombadil seems a little lost for a moment, as Wildfang dominates the positioning.
Wildfang taking a break here but Bombadil is having none of it and regains half guard.
Wildfang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bombadil does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bombadil trying to hold on to Wildfang's head to control him but Wildfang postures up.
Wildfang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bombadil does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Egon Wildfang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Egon Wildfang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wildfang throws a lazy right hand but Bombadil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Wildfang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wildfang pushes down on Bombadil's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bombadil gets back to full guard.
Wildfang passes Bombadil's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wildfang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wildfang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Wildfang wants to finish this one by submission but Bombadil is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wildfang.

Wildfang wants to finish this one by submission but Bombadil is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wildfang.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombadil is trying to reverse the position but instead Wildfang has taken his back - oops!

Wildfang is looking for the choke from the back position but Bombadil is controlling his hands well.
Bombadil takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Bombadil can't escape the position.
Bombadil is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Wildfang working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wildfang misses with a punch to the head.
Bombadil trying to control the action but Wildfang just sinks the hooks in.
Bombadil staying busy and making it hard for Wildfang to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombadil is in bad spot here.

Bombadil fending off the submission attempt from Wildfang.
Bombadil trying to control but not successfully.
Bombadil tries to roll but Wildfang sticks to his back.

Wildfang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bombadil knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bombadil for a finish.

Wildfang working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Bombadil is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Wildfang has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Bombadil taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Egon Wildfang!
Egon Wildfang retains his super heavyweight title!